- Millions of pensioners face paying income tax for the first time from April
The state pension is set to rise by 4.7% in April, but the increase will push millions of pensioners into paying income tax for the first time
- North Tyneside false name drug importer snared after using his own address
Steven Bennett, of Forest Hall, imported more than 2,000 tablets of a Class C drug
- Nine parishes in Northumberland left with no functioning council due to lack of members
Parish councils require a minimum number of members to make proceedings valid
- North East £2.50 bus fare cap set for three-month extension to March 2026
North East mayor Kim McGuinness says that the cost of a single bus journey in the North East will stay 50p below the national rate until "at least" the end of March next year
- Northumberland village invited to rural energy trial which 'could become template' for others
Humshaugh is one of just four communities in the North of England chosen for the trial, which could be rolled out in other rural villages
- Wallsend man headbutted mother's partner after believing he was arming himself with knife
Peter Boyd, 40, headbutted his mother's partner before delivering "multiple kicks" to him as he lay on the floor
- Dunelm's 'beautiful' £22 item 'makes your front door look amazing'
The Artificial White Berry and Eucalyptus Wreath with Bow is a hit with shoppers on Dunelm's website, with many saying it's "beautiful" and "gets a lot of compliments"
- New life for cats found at 'death's door' in Blyth backyard after being 'thrown out with the rubbish'
Carly Brown, of Ashington, has been disqualified from keeping animals for four years
- Blyth couple celebrating 70 years of marriage say 'never go to bed cross with each other'
Lily and Colin Telford and have lived across the North East and Scotland during their life together
- Newcastle United supporters will love Hansi Flick message after Barcelona talks
Latest Newcastle United news ahead of their Champions League clash against Barcelona
