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Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:52:25 +0000DWP rule change could have major impact on blue badge holders
The Department for Work and Pensions is reviewing eligibility criteria for the mobility component of PIP, which could have implications for Motability Scheme users and Blue Badge holders
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:50:11 +0000Lloyds Bank gives free cash eligibility rules update to joint account customers
The bank has explained what you need to do if you want to switch to Lloyds and get a joint account, and what the switching incentive rules are
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:48:33 +0000Exact date UK petrol and diesel drivers face major change from next month
The new scheme was confirmed in Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget and will require fuel retailers to report real-time prices, helping motorists find the cheapest fuel
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:46:17 +0000Free bus pass new government statement in full as major over 60s update issued
The Department for Transport has issued a statement on the issue of free bus travel for over 60s in England after a petition forced a debate in the House of Commons
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:43:54 +0000Families invited to special adoption event as figures show 190 children waiting to be adopted in North East
ARC Adoption North East joins adoption agencies across the country to encourage families to consider adoption
Gazette Live
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:46:28 +0000Concern over 'balaclava-clad males' in VW Golf later found abandoned in Middlesbrough
Cleveland Police is appealing for information after the car was seen driving in an antisocial manner around the Saltersgill Avenue area
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:36:27 +0000Deputy head barred after watching child rape videos is jailed over English tutor job interview
Richard Swinnerton taught at a Middlesbrough primary school when the National Crime Agency raided his home
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:30:49 +0000Alert issued by Met Office as forecasters warn of dense fog patches across Teesside
A weather warning for fog is in place until 9am on Friday morning
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:55:21 +0000Met Office issues yellow fog warning for Teesside as travellers warned of delays
Fog is expected to become widespread across the North East
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:51:19 +0000Ruling expected in nurses' transgender changing room tribunal case
Eight nurses from Darlington Memorial Hospital await an employment tribunal ruling on their legal challenge over a transgender colleague's use of female changing facilities