DWP opens Winter Fuel Payment phone line with millions of people still to claim
From Monday, some pensioners will be able to phone in claims for help with winter fuel bills while others will receive automatic payments
Gateshead man who was previously homeless turned his life around to run his own business
Fedai Feddo, 50, is now back on his feet, with his business operating out of Manor Walks Shopping Centre in Cramlington
Treats for kids at school where teachers called 'c***' while staff walked out in protest
Teachers have gone on strike over the incidents at the school in question.
Families warned to act 'carefully' ahead of predicted Inheritance Tax change in Budget
Wednesday's Budget is expected to review Inheritance Tax and an expert is advising people on how to prepare
Driver in life-threatening condition after horror three-vehicle crash on Scots road
The collision took place just outside Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, yesterday evening.
Longbenton motorist in court accused of causing serious injury by careless driving
Mark Seaborn allegedly caused an accident on Benton Road in which a male suffered serious injuries
Horrific Limerick crash involving busload of children referred to GSOC
Emergency services responded to reports of a collision between a car and a bus on the R513 at Ballylanders, Co Limerick on Saturday. Gardai have not disclosed the reason why they have made a referral to GSOC about the collision in question.
Public told to keep an eye out for three rare British coins worth £72,900
A specialist claims there are three rare British coins out there with a combined value of 'up to £72,900'
Meet the cats looking for homes in the North East on Black Cat Day
These beautiful cats could spend longer in care due to the colour of their fur
Tory leadership frontrunner Kemi Badenoch says immigration should not be devolved to Scotland
She plans to clamp down on legal and illegal immigration and gave her views on Scotland.
Gardai set to launch murder investigation after discovery of body of missing man
Officers discovered the injured body of Stephen Ring (27) in a woodland area in Shelmalier Commons on Sunday afternoon
Blyth 'animalistic' woman attacked and abused eleven hospital and police workers
Nikita Carroll, of Blyth assaulted nurses and police officers, including spitting in their faces
Garda appeal for public to never set off fireworks near animals
Authorities warned that fireworks are illegal and dangerous, they are the cause of many injuries each year
Mindless Newcastle motorist drove on footpath during daytime police pursuit near school
Endi Serezi flouted the 30mph speed limit as he tried to escape officers in Newcastle's West End
Scots farmer mowed down boy, 12, in van after blaming kids for 'vandalism' on his land
William Stewart, from Paisley, ploughed into the innocent youngster after mounting the pavement in his dirty Iveco van.
Russell Grant's horoscopes as Libra told tough conversations will be worth the unease
Today's horoscopes, brought to you by Russell Grant.
Jamie 'Iceman' Stevenson faces legal order to stop him running crime empire after release
The Glasgow godfather will be taken from his prison cell into the High Court in Edinburgh court on Wednesday, where prosecutors will instigate proceedings for a Serious Crime Prevention Order.
Put Vladimir Putin’s gas at a peep now and stop UK firms transporting Russia's assets
Campaigners have united to demand the UK toughens its sanctions by closing a loophole that allows firms to transport Russia's gas - and Record View agrees.
Gateshead pervert caught with child abuse images for second time is spared jail
Thomas Copeland, of Birtley, who was sentenced for indecent images offences in 2013, has been back in court for similar offences
Gardai probing suspected murder of Kyran Durnin obtain order to download number of social media accounts
A number of social media accounts are forming part of the investigation as to Kyran’s disappearance and whereabouts
Gardai suspect young man was murdered and dumped in remote spot where he lay dead for several days
Officers found the remains of 27-year-old Stephen Ring in water at Carrigfoyle quarry in Co Wexford
Government to reduce number of accommodation contracts for people fleeing Ukraine war
The move was announced by Integration Minister and Green Party leader Rodric O’Gorman. The decision means many hotels in towns and villages around the country will become available to tourists and the local community
Devon commuter says 'someone will be killed' on 'treacherous' road
Petitioners say urgent action is needed
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