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Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:02:08 +0000
Jesmond police incident LIVE: Updates as shopfront smashed and taped off
The front of Jules B in Osborne Road has been smashed and the area is taped off with police at the scene

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:41:06 +0000
Martin Lewis urges retirees to consider important rule for 'better life'
The Money Saving Expert endorsed a listener's approach to enjoying retirement funds rather than saving them for later years

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:38:37 +0000
The Wanted singer Max George rushed to hospital as he shares health update
The Wanted singer Max George has been rushed to hospital on Tuesday morning and shared an update from his hospital bed

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:35:05 +0000
These UK drivers who do more than 10,000 miles face new £300 rule
The Government has outlined plans for a new pay-per-mile car tax scheme affecting electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids to be introduced in April 2028

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:31:52 +0000
Free bus pass age to rise from April 2026 as two month warning issued
The Department for Transport has confirmed that the age at which someone is eligible for a free bus pass in England will rise by 12 months from April 2026

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:27:51 +0000
Older drivers warned of three car tax changes in April 2026
Older drivers face three major car tax changes from April 2026 as Vehicle Excise Duty rates are set to rise for vehicles registered before 2001, luxury cars and high-emission models

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:41:25 +0000
Supermarket issues urgent health risk warning after box packed with wrong product
The affected product has been wrongly packed, which makes it a health risk for people with a particular allergy - here are the full details

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:03:44 +0000
Tyne and Wear Metro suspension LIVE: Service resumes as delays remain after 'signal fault'
Trains were suspended between Pelaw and South Hylton in both directions due to 'a signalling issue on Network Rail infrastructure'

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:52:58 +0000
'Vengeful' woman who posted father's mistress naked images on escort site 'recalled to prison'
Eleanor Brown, 26, from Morley, West Yorkshire, was jailed for three years, reduced to two years on appeal, for posting explicit images of her father's mistress on an escort website as revenge for the affair

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:58:00 +0000
Treasury minister issues tax update ahead of April 2026 changes
He said the Government had been forced to make some tough decisions

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:12:00 +0000
Tyneside council taking action over damaged grass verges as calls made to remove them
Grass verges damaged by workers employed by the council will be

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:08:00 +0000
Science Minister says AI can bring stronger North East communities and renewed pride of place
The officials were speaking at a conference in Northumberland

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:04:00 +0000
What you need to know about North Tyneside Council's draft Local Plan
Residents still have time to be heard on how the council could shape the future of North Tyneside in its Local Plan.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:42:00 +0000
Council has 'slipped its clutch' on closures as Newcastle park café shut says councillor
Newcastle councillor Doc Anand said that the closures of cafés in Exhibition and Paddy Freeman's Parks extended beyond food and drink

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:34:00 +0000
New flats above Newcastle department store set for approval after 'looming presence' scaled back
Councillors will consider plans for a major redevelopment above Newcastle city centre's TJ Hughes

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:19:00 +0000
Woman broke back leaping from upstairs window to flee 'black sheep' of Tyneside gangland family
Colin Ferry, of Wallsend, became abusive and violent when his partner got a takeaway pizza delivered to the wrong address

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:18:31 +0000
North East snow forecast: Up to 10cm February blizzard to batter 16 counties across UK
Weather maps show up to 10cm of snow could fall across the North East as a two-day blizzard is forecast to sweep 16 counties in England next week

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:16:00 +0000
North East greyhound enthusiast wins national award at just 20-years-old
Since leaving school, Shannon Brown has been dedicated to racing, as well as finding retired dogs their 'forever homes'

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:07:00 +0000
North East finance officer who caused charity to fold must pay back a fraction of dirty cash
Steven Hughes abused his position of trust to steal £120,000

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
NHS alert for all using sertraline - five symptoms of rare but serious side-effect
Millions of Brits are prescribed sertraline every year - here's what the NHS says about common and serious side effects to watch for

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 20:53:11 +0000
Investigation launched into US firm's £6bn deal to take over dozens of North East care homes
Welltower Inc. completed deals to take "over 600" care homes in October, included dozens in the North East.

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 20:41:01 +0000
Drone footage shows damage to South Shields pier battered by huge waves
Photographer Steven Lomas captured new footage revealing the extent of the serious damage to South Shields pier

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 20:35:34 +0000
Drivers facing petrol price rise despite launch of UK Fuel Finder service
The programme is part of cost-cutting measures for UK motorists

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 20:30:51 +0000
DWP national pilot to be trialled in North East targeting 'rogue' landlords
The initiative would enable councils to reclaim Housing Benefit or Universal Credit costs that have been paid to landlords who commit offences

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 20:20:02 +0000
Council-run café and toilets close 'before two-week deadline' in Newcastle's Exhibition Park
The café in Exhibition Park has closed until the council finds a new independent operator, though it's not clear when or who that will be

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