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Fri, 9 Jan 2026 09:57:16 +0000
Government statement as drivers to get compensation for speeding fines
Transport minister confirms police have begun contacting affected drivers after 2,650 wrongful camera activations were found on English motorways and A roads since 2021

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 09:52:04 +0000
Greggs boss issues 'no doubt' warning over weight loss jabs
Greggs CEO Roisin Currie has said there is "no doubt" appetite-suppressing medication is having an impact on the bakery chain's business, though she highlighted a "broader health trend" is also emerging.

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 09:49:15 +0000
DWP issues major update on PIP mobility changes as warning issued
The DWP has confirmed that any changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will not be applied until after a comprehensive review of the disability benefit is completed by Autumn 2026

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 09:26:49 +0000
13-hour weekend snow warning for North East with more icy conditions forecast
The Met Office is predicting more snowfall and icy conditions are on the way ahead of a 'very different' spell of weather next week

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 09:15:51 +0000
Majority of Brits want to rejoin EU as poll says UK should reverse Brexit
Nearly six in 10 people who would vote in a second referendum said they would cast their ballot to return to the EU, according to a Deltapoll survey for The Mirror

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 08:40:11 +0000
Lloyds Bank warning to anyone using Google Pay 'we may restrict' payments
Lloyds Bank has clarified rules for Google Pay including payment restrictions and the chip-and-PIN requirement for credit card setup

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 08:14:25 +0000
Met Office verdict on exact date freezing weather will end as Storm Goretti batters UK
The latest forecast promises that the weather will feel 'very different' from next week following a snowy and icy start to 2026

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 07:39:20 +0000
Fatal North East house fire probe continues after death of elderly woman
An elderly woman was pronounced dead after a fire broke out in a property on Sandwood Park on Monday evening

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 07:13:54 +0000
Go North East to hold huge recruitment day with bus driver jobs up for grabs
Those applying on the day could be fast tracked to interview and even win a place at the elite driver training academy

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 06:59:43 +0000
Rapist set to be deported after admitting attacks on woman in North East
Jose Sibi will serve part of his sentence in the UK

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 06:54:06 +0000
County Durham mum to buy family home after £300,000 National Lottery scratchcard win
The lucky winner scooped up the top prize on the 'Single Double Triple' Scratchcard, after occasionally playing the game 'as a treat'

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 04:40:00 +0000
River Island confirms exact dates for 27 stores to close this month
River Island has announced the exact dates that 27 of its stores will close in late January, as the fashion retailer continues with its restructuring plan

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 02:00:00 +0000
Garage could be demolished to make way for new holiday let plans in Tynemouth
A disused garage in Tynemouth could be transformed into a new one-bedroom holiday let

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000
Funeral details announced for 'precious' girl who died following medical episode at school
Aimee Wood, who has been described as a 'radiant light', tragically died after a medical emergency at her South Shields school

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 00:45:00 +0000
Prominent Newcastle estate agency collapsed owing more than £328,000, report shows
Administrators were called into the estate agency amid cash flow issues and ongoing challenges

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 00:30:00 +0000
Gateshead woman slashed man in face while accusing him of calling her brother a 'nonce'
Caitlin Simpson, of Gateshead, has been jailed for wounding with intent and a separate racist attack on a takeaway worker

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 00:15:00 +0000
19 North East postcodes to get DWP Cold Weather Payment cash boost from today
Snow and ice have been wreaking havoc with the Met Office issuing another weather warning

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 00:03:00 +0000
Tyne Tunnel operator reports rising profits since cashless toll system came into force
Tyne Tunnels operator TT2 reported a post-tax profit of £6.5 million in 2024/25 and has paid a multi-million pound dividend to its shareholders for the first time

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 22:13:21 +0000
Dog killed and owner injured after being struck by vehicle in South Shields
Two men have been charged in connection with a suspected attempted assault which resulted in a dog being killed

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 21:32:56 +0000
Police appeal for missing Northumberland man last seen leaving hotel
Colin, from Prudhoe, was last spotted leaving the Grand Hotel in Seaburn just before 2am

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Woman smashed Newcastle Brown Ale bottle over man's head in shocking city centre attack
Victoria Murray left her victim covered in alcohol and needing stitches after assaulting him on Percy Street in Newcastle city centre

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 19:55:35 +0000
Man in 40s arrested after vehicle crashed into twice and windows smashed in Newcastle
Police are investigating a report of a disturbance on Walker Road in Newcastle

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 19:28:36 +0000
Heartbreak as Newcastle restaurant confirms closure months after making Michelin guide
In a statement posted to social media, Hide, on Chillingham Road in Heaton, told customers of the decision 'with much sadness and a heavy heart'

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 19:21:14 +0000
Home Bargains confirms 18 new store openings in UK and promises 'more to come'
The bargain retailer has seen success in 2025, and they aren't interested in slowing down anytime soon

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 19:15:10 +0000
Kevin Keegan cancer diagnosis sees charities show support for Newcastle United legend
The charities have shown their support in force, saying 'We’re with you all the way Kev'

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