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North Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Developer fined over drainage at housing development

North East mayor Kim McGuinness. Photo: LDRS.

Mayor confirms planning decisions will be reviewed 'in the region'

Roadworks are planned on the A1 north of Morpeth.

The free tool to find out about roadworks and planning notices in Northumberland

Cllr Colin Horncastle.

Concern at plans to give regional mayors more powers on planning decisions

Cllr John Riddell in Beadnell where coastal defence works are being carried out.

Council schemes to protect two coastal communities near completion

Coldingham Sands.

Ballot opens for Coldingham Bay beach hut waiting list

Christmas at Bamburgh Castle. Photograph: Stuart Boulton.

Bamburgh Castle's new Christmas experience strikes a festive chord

Alnwick Castle. Picture: Jane Coltman

Residents encouraged to have their say on new neighbourhood plan

Members of the 2026 Gilsland Agricultural Show committee.

Planning underway for 2026 Gilsland Agricultural Show

Door-to-door luxury coach holidays from the North East

Ad Feature Door-to-door luxury coach holidays from the North East

One in 10 people prefer to get financial advice from AI than a human.

Half of Brits would turn to AI for financial advice
Half of Brits would turn to AI for financial advice including ways to save, ideas for reducing bills and guidance on setting goals.
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Northumberland developer reveals top tips to declutter

Northumbrian Water's engagement team in Berwick.

Water bills to rise funding £2.6bn upgrade

Brian Brynes has shared his insights as part of Financial Planning Week and has suggested a monthly ‘financial date night’.

This simple move could change your finances for years

Armira’s backing underpins growing demand for AI-driven operational infrastructure across the aviation sector.

Ad Feature Assaia secures funding to enhance AI leadership in airport operations

Huge sums are giving people more influence than ever before, according to new research

The £7 trillion wealth transfer changing who controls money in the UK

New home plans surge by a third

New home plans surge by a third

It comes as just 21 per cent feel very confident when it comes to planning for a comfortable post-work life

These behaviours help boost your confidence in investing and saving

A poll of 1,000 parents with kids aged 2-10, found 42 per cent struggle to get their children involved in cooking.

Mess is reason quarter of parents struggle with kids in kitchen

A third began thinking about preparing for Christmas as early as January 2025

More than a third of adults have started budgeting for Christmas

Wildlife like the badger are said to be at risk under the terms of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Wildlife Trust boss sounds alarm over Planning Bill threat to nature

McVities lit up a series of London landmarks

London's landmarks lit up - with images of chocolate biscuits

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
This scene shows a classic work Christmas do including plenty of prosecco and turkey dinners - but can you find the ten £10 notes paying for it all?
Charlotte Minett

Here's how I spent my 31st birthday on a 14-hour flight from Ho Chi Minh to London in Vietnam Airlines' business class - all the perks, surprises and complimentary cocktails that entailed.

My 31st birthday on Vietnam Airlines' luxury flight

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

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

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
More than half of adults save money specifically to cover Christmas costs – with January being the most popular month to start putting money aside.
Oliver Lewis

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

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

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The American Golf Luxury Advent Calendar features 24 days of golfing treats, including balls, tees, accessories and more, all presented in festive red, white and blue packaging.

American Golf's £129 luxury advent calendar is a golfer's dream

The appearance of the doll pays tribute to the navy, long-sleeved dress Dion wore when she performed Titanic theme song My Heart Will Go On at the Academy Awards in 1998.

Barbie unveils Celine Dion doll for £69.99

Dad-of-three Brian Forbes has spent £6,000 preparing for disaster this year, stocking his specially equipped garden shelter with food, power banks, radios and night vision goggles.

Dad's £6,000 disaster preparations include 25 years of food

The River Coln could be fenced off in places after concerns that tourists are disturbing protected wildlife by paddling in the water.

Tourists face river ban in beauty spot village

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