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52 per cent of 18-24-year-olds chose to invest some cash in 2024

Gen Z investors have nearly doubled yearly, new research shows

More people want to go on walks this year

Want to do more things in 2025 to make you happy? Try this new tool

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How to use your January pay to plan for spring - savings tips for 2025

Worcester City Council insists the tree in Columbia Drive poses no immediate risk and has issued a protection order for it. Inset: Chris Davis

'Menacing' 100ft tree could crush my home but council won't chop it

Neo’s impressive bending technique in the 1999 science fiction, The Matrix, topped the list

The top 20 movie stunts of all time - ranked in latest poll!

Research of 500 SME owners and decision makers found half blame the new budget for their scaled back Christmas celebrations this year

UK SME owners blame government budget for scaled-down Christmas plans

Keeping costs down is one of the main motivators when it comes to planning a ski trip this season

We're off-ski! Brits booking ski holidays sooner than ever

Retired bank worker, Nick Wisniewski, 66, is the last person living on 'Britain's loneliest street' which is all due to be knocked down - but he's refusing to move.

'I'm not moving!' Council move to evict man on derelict estate

A study of 500 SME owners and decision makers highlighted that not having enough time to focus on all their expenditure is costing them nearly £350 each month on average

Small business owners say lack of time is costing them money

Shoppers cross in front of a London bus as it travels under Christmas lights on Oxford Street in central London in 2017 (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Christmas shopping: the best tips for saving and reducing stress

Movers carry huge 466kg worth of stuff when moving home

The average house move day will see 32 boxes carried, 9,440 steps walked, and a total of 466kg of weight lifted.

Rob Knight

Lottie Thompson, centre manager at Sanderson Arcade.

New sponsorship opportunities for North East businesses at Sanderson Arcade

Asher Humphrey-Martin, left, and Scott Hunter.

Company appoints two new members to the board of directors

Couples urged to take 'compatibility test' before buying property

Couples urged to take 'compatibility test' before buying property

This is the advice over 45s would give their younger selves

A section of the road that leads to Broom House Farm near Hartburn. Picture by Google.

Bid to convert agricultural buildings into five new homes at farm site

Liam Withnail

Liam Withnail brings smash hit comedy about chronic illness to Newcastle

This mini call centre will join generations together to share advice

Himadri Madan

Going Green: Planning for extreme weather is essential

Most adults begin to think about their mortality at the age of 51

Classic cars pictured during the 2023 Morpeth Fair Day parade. Picture by Anne Hopper.

Extended programme as Morpeth Fair Day will be a three-day event in 2024

Many Brits may struggle to afford Christmas if they don't save early

Midweek meals have turned ‘boring’ and ‘repetitive’ for many adults

Stormy seas at Seahouses harbour. Picture by Jane Coltman (file image).

Met Office upgrades weather warning for Northumberland

Dad had to pay £3k and drive 1,102 miles due to Brexit passport rule

The event attracted thousands of people to Morpeth town centre.

21 pictures as thousands flock to Morpeth for Fair Day

Prince William is reportedly already planning his coronation

Prince William ‘already planning’ coronation with key change

Cadbury has announced the flavour of its two mystery bars

Cadbury launches special King’s coronation range costing £9.99 a bar

To celebrate the King’s coronation Cadbury has launched a limited edition chocolate range

Chelsie Sewell

Many could miss out on a whopping £18 billion of ‘free money’ – because they don...

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk

Rock of Ages is at Sunderland Empire between September 6 and September 10.

Review as Rock of Ages brings soundtrack of classics to Sunderland Empire

These are the top 20 pre-holiday blunders for UK holidaymakers

Britons planning to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in style are being offered top tips on how to host the perfect street party

How to host the perfect Queen's platinum jubilee street party - 6 tips to help y...

Cramlington students (from left) Olivia Polwarth, Courtney Mason, Gracie Mair and Millie Wilkinson in their summerhouse.

Talented students help design areas for people working from home

Storms are on the way. File image.

Council ready with storm support for Northumberland residents - including key co...

Traffic lights are set to be put in place on Dark Lane by the junction with the Morpeth NHS Centre. Picture from Google.

Council's call for 'Plan B' over traffic lights that are set for Morpeth junctio...

Brightly coloured and strongly scented wallflower. Picture by Tom Pattinson

‘Ne’er cast a clout until May is out’

Top renovations UK homeowners are planning to get their homes ready to host on M...

Crowds enjoying canine action at a previous The North East Dog Festival. Picture by Ben Heward Images.

Dates revealed for dog festival

Tom's February garden is settling in nicely.

GARDENING: heady heayd heady heady heayd

Cllrs Colin Horncastle and Nick Oliver, who clashed at a Tynedale Local Area Council meeting

Harsh words as Conservative councillors clash at meeting

Building conversion rules row

Fears over fast track planning rules

Where to turn for help if you're struggling with low mood, loneliness or despair

The government has announced that pubs, restaurants and cafes must offer customers non-smoking areas outside (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pubs, restaurants and cafes will need to provide outside areas for non-smokers -...

Alnorthumbria Veterinary Group: Spring peak time for lambing and calving

With the Christmas festivities well behind us, now is the time to look forward to spring, in farming and veterinary minds this means a peak of calving and lambing work Andrew Sawyer.

Andrew Sawyer

You can still enjoy a great Christmas dinner without wasting food (Photo: Shutterstock)

5 ways to cut down your food waste this Christmas

PLANNING: Decision needs discussion

Council Tax.

Northumberland residents warned of Council Tax scam

Council Tax.

Northumberland residents warned of Council Tax scam

Asda in Tweedmouth.

Noise concerns being investigated at Northumberland supermarket

County Hall in Morpeth.

Where will additional £24million of council cuts be coming from?

County Hall in Morpeth.

Where will additional £24million of council cuts be coming from?

TRAPPED: Just what are the options?

PLANNING: Damaging our communities

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