East of England

Hayfever sufferers have been warned their symptoms could be out in full force this week

Hayfever warning as first ‘pollen bomb’ of the year hits UK

Hoping to enjoy a carefree holiday

Unorganised holdaymakers wasting enough money when booking holiday

Saving for a rainy day (photo: adobe)

Cost of living crisis - Savings help cope with emergencies

Why buying their own home is so much harder for women

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the UK as heavy rain and thunder are set to hit (Photo: Shutterstock)

Met Office issues weather warnings as thunderstorms set to hit UK - here’s where

The Met Office expects temperatures to climb as high as 33C in some areas (Photo: ​Mark Makela/Getty Images

These are what the Met Office weather warning colours mean - and UK heatwave ale...

The weather is set to improve towards the end of this week, with a rise in temperatures and bright skies forecast for many areas around the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Scorching temperatures to hit parts of the UK this weekend - here's where

The weather in the UK is forecast to be unsettled over the next few days, with heavy rain and thunderstorms set to hit some parts (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's where in the UK Met Office thunderstorm weather warnings and flood alerts...

The weather is set to turn more unsettled across the UK as thunderstorms are set to hit certain areas (Photo: Shutterstock)

Thunderstorms bringing torrential rain and hail set to hit the UK this week - he...

Covid vaccinations at Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre.

North East’s vaccine rate slows down

Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre Covid-19 vaccine.

How region's vaccination rate compares with the rest of England

The region’s rate of people over 80s who have received their first dose of the vaccine is the highest in England.

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All UK adults will be offered their first Covid vaccine by September, Dominic Raab has said (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's how many Covid vaccines have been administered where you live

The average house price across England in November 2020 was £266,742.

House prices on the up – but huge regional differences remain

England's Covid R rate is between 1.2 and 1.3 - the regional breakdown

Covid cases are rising fastest outside south and east England - the worst affect...

A covid testing centre in the North East

30% of North East covid cases are from new faster-spreading strain, says chief

Badge snob Britons willing to burst their budget to avoid certain cars

Tier 4 restrictions for the Christmas period explained - and if travel is allowe...

38 Blue Badge holders battle for every parking space as applications soar

New figures have shown the increase in new-build house prices in each region.

Region's new build-house prices see lowest increase

Last week saw Storm Ellen bring heavy rain and strong winds to the UK, but now Storm Francis is on its way with further bad weather this week (Photo: Shutterstock)

Storm Francis to batter the UK with winds of up to 70mph and heavy rain

The Met Office is predicting another hot spell this weekend, with the temperature set to soar to 34C in parts of the country (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Met Office predicts weekend heatwave in England with temperatures to soar to 34C

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across numerous places in the UK, as heavy rain is set to hit (Photo: Shutterstock)

UK to be hit with thunderstorms and flooding as Met Office issues yellow weather...

Here's how to get urgent dental care near you if you need it

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind to most of the UK this weekend, as strong winds are set to hit (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when winds of up to 80mph are expected across the UK this weekend

How did your area rank? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the best places to live in the UK based on quality of life - how does ...

Have you ever wondered if the city you live in is viewed as a quiet place or a noisy neighbourhood? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These 10 UK cities have been named the quietest in the UK

Weddings can be expensive events

This is how much it costs to get married in the North East

Weddings can be an expensive occasion - but the price can vary depending on where you choose to get wed. This is how much it costs if you opt to get married in the North East.

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Weddings can be expensive events

This is how much it costs to get married in the North East

Weddings can be an expensive occasion - but the price can vary depending on where you choose to get wed.

This is how much it costs to get married in the North East

This is when Storm Hannah's strong winds and heavy rain are set to hit

How homeowner confidence compares where you live

School holiday childcare costs parents nearly £3,500 every year

An Arriva bus in rural Northumberland. Picture by Jane Coltman

Drastic decrease in bus miles in Northumberland

An NHS organ donor card.

North East has the highest rate of organ donation in the UK

Beadnell Bay. Picture by Jane Coltman

Northumberland among top 10 places for families to live

Homeless figures double in England.

Rough sleeping figures double in England