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Sun, 4 Jan 2026 09:41:28 +0000
UK snow maps show exact dates blizzards will hit the North East again in January
The Met Office forecasts potential for 'some significant snow accumulations in places' across the region in the coming days

Sun, 4 Jan 2026 05:11:00 +0000
Millions on statins warned not to eat this fruit
Experts have said doing so could cause a 'toxic' issue

Sun, 4 Jan 2026 02:49:00 +0000
Bid to get North East murderer who stabbed her neighbour to death locked-up for longer fails
Brenda Heslop was jailed for life with a minimum of 20 years for killing vulnerable pensioner John Hardy

Sun, 4 Jan 2026 02:44:00 +0000
Major Sunderland regeneration projects and developments to watch in 2026
From Crown Works Studios to the redevelopment of a swathe of Sunderland's high street, here's a round-up of some key projects and developments to watch in 2026

Sun, 4 Jan 2026 02:01:00 +0000
Nuisance neighbour caught hurling abuse at victim on Ring doorbell camera
Adele Brannan, 32, pleaded guilty to a charge of harassment at Newcastle Magistrates' Court

Sun, 4 Jan 2026 02:00:00 +0000
DWP benefit overpayments you may need to repay - and how to check if you're owed money
Figures show more than a million benefit claimants will have to pay back money they have been given as a result of mistakes either they have made or where the DWP has got it wrong

Sun, 4 Jan 2026 00:28:00 +0000
The 'secluded' farmhouse with huge stables and outbuildings which is up for auction
The farmhouse boasts unrivalled tranquillity in the picturesque countryside

Sun, 4 Jan 2026 00:05:00 +0000
From dumped nappies to killed fish: The most bizarre cases dealt with by North East courts during 2025
These are some of the bizarre cases that came before the North East's courts last year

Sun, 4 Jan 2026 00:04:00 +0000
North East nurse loses seven stone in just 10 months after suffering health issues
Debbie Houghton decided to lose weight and join a Slimming World group after suffering from a number of health issues

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:39:42 +0000
Major BBC star and fan favourite 'ruled' out of Strictly job due to scheduling clash
Many Strictly Come Dancing fans' pick to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman now looks unlikely to get the coveted BBC job

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:12:08 +0000
North East boxing club's 'priceless close-knit community' - in the words of the members
Rampage Boxing and Fitness is owned by Daniel 'Rampage' Robson, and is based on Medomsley Road in the County Durham town

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 20:20:50 +0000
Café owner speaks of 'tragic accident' that resulted in deaths of two people at Withernsea
Paul Whitehead, of the Castle Café, wanted to speak out after seeing comments about the tragedy on social media

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 20:11:41 +0000
Huge BBC star voted off The Masked Singer as their identity stuns ITV panel
Discjockey was the first act to be voted off The Masked Singer's new series as the ITV show returned on Saturday

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 19:31:27 +0000
20 pictures of the snow in the North East that could easily be postcard photos
From brave swimmers to children on sledges, the region embraced the wintery conditions during the first weekend of the year

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 19:12:56 +0000
Masked Singer's Moth has identity rumbled 'in seconds' as girl group star a dead cert
Moth was the first act to perform as The Masked Singer returned to ITV for a new series on Saturday night

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000
Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Saturday, January 3
We will be bringing you tonight's winning National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball results - live breaking updates below

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
DHL driver stole £50,000 of iPhones he was meant to deliver
Richard Kell, of Newcastle, said he sold the £1,500 handsets for £100 each

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 17:41:04 +0000
Person rescued from cliffs at South Shields during 'challenging' 999 call-out in early hours
One person was lifted to safety by winchmen and later taken to hospital after emergency services were called to South Shields

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 17:39:32 +0000
Families dust off their sledges and take to the snowy slopes of North Tyneside
The wintry conditions mean that sledges have finally been dusted off - with families taking to the slopes of North Tyneside

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 17:05:12 +0000
DVLA cancels driving licences due to health condition that could pose a danger
Eyesight-related conditions are among the most common reasons someone might have to hand their licence over

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 17:00:17 +0000
British Gas '11am rule' UK households are being urged to follow as snow hits
Households are being encouraged to act now to reduce the risk of getting frozen pipes and being left without heating or hot water

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 16:56:17 +0000
Hundreds of jobs created in the North East this year: the key companies growing
We round up some of the key announcements from this year which brought new jobs to the region

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 16:51:11 +0000
The beautiful moment Newcastle bride with alopecia ditches wig for her wedding
Dani G says it was the 'most beautiful' she had ever felt when she got married to her now husband Jack

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 16:48:39 +0000
Swiss bar owners charged with manslaughter after 40 died in New Year fire
Jacques and Jessica Moretti, who own Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, have been pictured for the first time since the New Year fire as police open a criminal investigation

Sat, 3 Jan 2026 15:26:13 +0000
DWP Cold Weather Payments to be paid to UK households in these 441 postcodes
An estimated 647,000 households could receive the £25 payment after temperatures plummeted and snowfall

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