Newcastle man missing for almost three weeks may have travelled to London
Douglas Foster was last seen on Stapleford Close in Slatyford around 12.30am on November 4
Shiremoor driver left woman with broken leg after ploughing into her outside pub
Uninsured Sharon Powell was parking a friend's car when she lost control and struck the victim, who'd been sat drinking tea on a picnic bench
Former Newcastle University student poisoning death investigation launched by Laos government
Simone White, 28, was one of a number of people taken to hospital after the incident in the popular backpacking town of Vang Vieng last week
New WASPI petition demands UK Government action on State Pension age compensation scheme
A fresh online petition has been launched by the Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign (WASPI), urging the UK Government to "fairly compensate" women born in the 1950s who have been impacted by changes to their State Pension age
Storm Bert scuppers Jeremy Corbyn trip north to attend Scots Palestinian march
The former Labour leader's train to Glasgow was cancelled.
DWP loophole could see state pensioners on high incomes handed nearly £4,000 a year
Pensioners can still qualify for Winter Fuel Payments this year if they make a successful claim for Pension Credit before December 21, 2024.
Police investigating Low Fell burglaries 'keeping an open mind' over potential links as another premises targeted
Police confirmed that another premises in Low Fell was broken into in the early hours of Wednesday morning
Russian general and hundreds of North Korean troops 'killed in Ukraine strike'
Reports claim there were 18 more Russian soldiers killed and a further 18 injured.
Legal warning issued for households over clearing snow off driveways
The UK has been hit by heavy snow this morning, with the Met Office issuing three yellow weather warnings for snow and ice across the country
Octopus Energy customers can get £300 off bills as price rise hits - how you can claim
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that 300,000 homes across the UK will be handed £7,500 each to ditch their boiler and install a heat pump in 2025
Scots cops hunt thugs 'wearing hi-vis vests' after daytime street attack
Police Scotland said the men were described as "Asian" and "Polish".
DWP benefit payment rates from April 2025 - full list from PIP to state pensions
Rachel Reeves has confirmed that benefit rates will rise next year after inflation figures for September were released in 2024. Here's a full list of what you can expect
Low Fell independent traders 'worried at what they're going to find' after several burglaries in area
Police are investigating a series of burglaries in the Gateshead suburb of Low Fell, with several independent businesses reporting break-ins in recent months
The young North Tyneside gang fight thug who became a ruthless knife killer
Murderer took part in infamous Howdon street fight before stabbing his former friend to death.
Bedlington pervert found with sick images of kids on mobile phone
Bradley Somerville downloaded the vile material on messaging service Kik over a three year period
Reforms needed to tackle prison overcrowding, Justice Secretary says
Angela Constance said the early release of prisoners does not solve the whole problem ahead of a vote on the issue this week.
Historic NHS cash injection risks being squandered by SNP incompetence, Labour warns
Party health spokesperson Jackie Baillie has spoken out after the Scottish Government’s plans for a National Care Service were all but ditched last week.
Man beaten, force-fed and humiliated by foster carer horrified as she escapes jail
Angela Hassan abused three children in the 70s and 80s including the youngest Steve after they were put into her care by social services.
Furious ex-mineworkers to miss out on multi-billion pound pension scheme refund
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said ex-miners will get a bonus of £1.5billion refund to the Mineworkers Pension Scheme but thousands of former Scottish coal board employees are set to lose out.
Prolific fraudster sets up new Scots company despite police probe and claims of £50,000 theft
SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Brian Goldie, now using a new name, has set up Worldwide Aviation Ltd after his last firm folded and left people out of pocket.
Manchester Arena bombing survivors cannot continue legal claim against MI5, judges rule
More than 300 people affected by the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing cannot continue their legal action against MI5, judges at a specialist tribunal have ruled
DWP benefit claimants will be sanctioned if they refuse to work or take up training, says minister
On Sunday, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said there will be benefit sanctions for people who repeatedly refuse to work or train
Abandoned puppies that 'didn't have best start in life' now fighting crime as Durham Police dogs
PD Jasper and PD Axel are lapping up their new roles after passing their training with flying colours
Drink-driver was nearly four times over limit when stopped on way to get more booze
Tracey Craig was so drunk that she was stopped from getting back behind the wheel by concerned strangers in the street
Scots cops recognised after saving stolen baby from horror drugs den
A total of 29 officers, including constables, sergeants, detectives and inspectors, have been shortlisted in six categories for the Scottish Police Federation’s annual awards.
Police make fresh appeal for missing Stornoway teen
Aleksandr Benga, 16, was last seen at around 8.45am on Monday, November 18.
Scots dad binning dead rats every day after home swamped with infestation
Craig Lawrie is unable to have his son over at his house because of the issue.
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