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Tue, 5 May 2026 08:55:58 +0000
DWP confirms PIP rule change to affect nearly four million claimants
New DWP rules extending the gap between PIP health assessments are now in force

Tue, 5 May 2026 08:28:48 +0000
North East community college set for new building years on from confirmed concrete problems
The Department for Education has agreed to place the school on its School Rebuilding Programme

Tue, 5 May 2026 08:16:39 +0000
UK gardeners urged to pour chilli powder on lawns this May
Adding chilli powder to bird food is a wildlife-friendly method to deter squirrels and keep birds well-fed during the crucial May nesting season

Tue, 5 May 2026 08:13:29 +0000
Drivers face £4,850 car tax after Rachel Reeves charge
New car tax bands are now in force and drivers could face a £4,850 road tax charge on certain vehicles - here's everything you need to know about the new UK car tax rules confirmed by Rachel Reeves

Tue, 5 May 2026 08:08:52 +0000
UK households urged to act and pour washing up liquid down drains today
Heavy rain has been battering the UK over the bank holiday weekend, putting drains to the test - experts say washing up liquid and hot water is a simple solution to clear blocked kitchen sink drains

Gazette Live

Tue, 5 May 2026 08:14:44 +0000
Roof terrace for nursery at Yarm School approved by Stockton Council
The school can build a rooftop garden as 'essential and practical external amenity space for the enjoyment of the youngest babies

Tue, 5 May 2026 07:08:13 +0000
'Shocking' incident sees stolen Ford Fiesta driving around Pallister Park and narrowly missing children
Cleveland Police officers have seized three vehicles following the 'shocking' incident in Pallister Park

Mon, 4 May 2026 23:01:00 +0000
Plans submitted to turn two empty Hartlepool houses into new eight-flat development
A planning statement says the development would 'bring underutilised properties into viable long-term use'

Mon, 4 May 2026 23:01:00 +0000
Local elections previewed from the one area of Teesside heading to polls on May 7
A third of seats on Hartlepool Borough Council are up for election, one in each of the area's 12 wards

Mon, 4 May 2026 23:01:00 +0000
Plans for new short-term holiday accommodation in village approved
Proposals note the site in Greatham will be professionally managed and be able to host up to four adults

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