Five money and DWP changes coming in October 2026

30 poignant photos from funeral of adored PC Matthew Blades

Forces from around country provide cover for Cleveland Police during PC Matthew Blades funeral

Gateshead's Queen Elizabeth Hospital set for £12m maternity revamp

Emotional farewell paid to fallen PC Matthew Blades as full police ceremonial funeral takes place

Laid to rest: Touching photos and tributes from PC Blades' funeral as hundreds line streets in Hartlepool

Actor Noel Clarke charged with sex offences against five women

Surrey trench collapse 'totally avoidable' as two firms fined over £1.1m

Popular Northumberland outdoor swimming pool's £1.1 million upgrade approved

Ex-mayor issues plea for simpler North East train tickets after 'drift' on joined-up system

Jobs created at North East factory after £1.5m investment in drugs laboratories

Riverside office building to be transformed into student accommodation in South Shields

Gateshead man bombarded ex-girlfriend with messages and threatened to 'end her life'

Boutique hotel and wedding venue for sale in the North East has price slashed

Dean Taxis driver who made 'inappropriate remarks and turned up to woman's home' is sacked