Big TV licence fee change Sunday update as director-general gives 'option'
27-09-2026 12:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk

Big TV licence fee change Sunday update as director-general gives 'option'

Boss says BBC News to be on streaming sites like Netflix YouTube TikTok and added it's fair if 'everyone' funds it
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List of DWP and money changes coming in this month
List of DWP and money changes coming in this month
Metrocentre in Gateshead is sold in deal worth more than £500m
Metrocentre in Gateshead is sold in deal worth more than £500m
50 North East criminals jailed in September including 24 years for 'very evil' man
50 North East criminals jailed in September including 24 years for 'very evil' man
Objections to plans for nine-bed HMO in Gateshead
Objections to plans for nine-bed HMO in Gateshead
North East councillor claims he quit gym over users blocking equipment while 'on their phones and gossiping'
North East councillor claims he quit gym over users blocking equipment while 'on their phones and gossiping'
New policy to warn of higher risk of gambling harm in deprived North East areas
New policy to warn of higher risk of gambling harm in deprived North East areas
Friend of murdered Alice Ruggles in huge fundraising effort for fight against stalking
Friend of murdered Alice Ruggles in huge fundraising effort for fight against stalking
Byker Post Office burglar snared after being overheard discussing break-in with pals
Byker Post Office burglar snared after being overheard discussing break-in with pals
Police search for missing Jarrow man who may have travelled to Hexham
Police search for missing Jarrow man who may have travelled to Hexham
Missing Jarrow man found safe and well
Missing Jarrow man found safe and well
Casualty taken to hospital after car and bus involved in crash in Northumberland
Casualty taken to hospital after car and bus involved in crash in Northumberland
Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, September 30
Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, September 30
Council issues safety warning after porpoise washes up on Northumberland beach
Council issues safety warning after porpoise washes up on Northumberland beach
'Danny Dyer smokes Parma Violet vapes' - Celebs including Eastenders actor and Nigella targeted by bizarre graffiti in Newcastle
'Danny Dyer smokes Parma Violet vapes' - Celebs including Eastenders actor and Nigella targeted by bizarre graffiti in Newcastle
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