Exactly when snow will hit the North East again as cold warning extended

Northumberland rapist caged for 11 years over vile child sex offences

Four new UK driving laws and rules being planned including eye tests for over 70s

Met Office issues new 14-hour weather warnings - full list of 33 areas affected

Rescuers called after van overturns into Northumberland burn amid spate of incidents in heavy snow

One taken to hospital after crash at busy Newcastle roundabout causes tailbacks

Second DWP Cold Weather Payments triggered for UK households in 18 postcodes

Drivers over 70 will forced to give up licence as new eye tests confirmed

DWP to 'step up' face to face assessments as thousands on PIP warned

Durham Reform leader defends position as former businesses owe thousands

Motorists face drink driving change as new limits confirmed in major overhaul

HMRC says 'the clock is ticking' ahead of key January deadline - what to know

Barclays issues savings alert to customers with change 'within weeks'

Northumberland pub twice voted county's best closes with 'immediate effect' as statement issued

Sneak peek inside Grainger Market restoration as new photos show progress on £9m plans