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Co-op Funeralcare has announced plans to offer water cremation in the UK later this year

Water cremations on offer in UK - what are they & how do they work? Sam Johnson

Another major UK supermarket is introducing new vacuum packaging for its beef mince products - despite complaints against Sainsbury’s who became the first chain to make the controversial switch earlier this year.

Another supermarket makes controversial switch to vac-pack mince Sophie Wills

Co-op is making a major change to its loyalty card scheme to help customers save more money

Co-op makes major change for loyalty card customers to save money Chelsie Sewell

Baked beans are one of the UK's most popular products

Which? survey looks at best budget baked beans that beat Heinz Sam Johnson

Co-op to remove best before date from 150 fruit & veg products Daniel Mcneil

From left: Jade Hutchinson of Co-op Funeralcare, Paul Boyle from Veterans Response< Caroline Collinge and Amanda Lenney of the Co-op and Ian Driver of Veteran’s Response.

Co-op helps Veterans' charity Tony Gillan

Co-op have unveiled energy saving measures

Co-op launch dimmer lights trial to help tackle rising energy costs

The Bede’s Helping Hands Food Bank community fridge scheme will start next week.

New 'community fridge' launches in South Tyneside Chris Cordner

Co-op launches new ‘freeze me’ milk range to tackle food waste Isabella Boneham

Mary Purvis, 102

South Shields care home resident celebrates 102nd birthday Sam Johnson

The Russian products being removed by UK supermarkets Isabella Boneham

From left: Billy Robinson, vice Chair of the Boldon Colliery Heritage group, George Henderson, group chairman, Cllr Sandra Duncan, CAF chair Alison Strike and group member Sean Hudson.

Historic clock repaired with £9,000 help Tony Gillan

The iconic Club biscuit has been given a salted caramel twist (Photo: McVitie’s)

McVitie’s launch new flavour Club for first time in over 10 years Claire Schofield

The UK is set to face a beer and crisp shortage due to a lack of delivery drivers and strike action (Shutterstock)

Why Britain could be set for a beer and crisps shortage Iain Leggat

Co-op, Tesco Express and Lidl have said they will adjust the opening hours of their stores in England to enable workers to enjoy watching England v Italy in the Euro 2020 final (Photo: Shutterstock)

Co-op, Tesco Express and Lidl to change opening hours for Euro 2020 England v It... Helen Johnson

The new-look courtyard at Palmer Community Hospital

Hospital courtyard transformed into oasis for NHS staff

The clock previously hung outside Boldon's Royal British Legion building

Campaigners secure £9,000 for restoration of historic clock James Harrison

Many shoppers are regularly buying so-called bags for life to use just once (Photo: Shutterstock)

Co-op to remove plastic bags for life from sale as shoppers regularly use them ‘... Alex Nelson

The Co-op will open up inside the former Grey Horse pub in Whitburn.

New Co-op store ready for launch in former village pub building Fiona Thompson

Cadbury has hidden 200 Gold Creme Eggs worth up to £5,000 in shops across the UK... Claire Schofield

Watch this year’s Co-op Christmas advert here - and what the story is about Iain Leggat

Co-op and Waitrose are slashing prices on essential products - here’s why Iain Leggat

These items are being urgently recalled - do you have any at home? (Photos: Shutterstock)

These 11 supermarket products are being urgently recalled - including Lidl, Co-o... Rosalind Erskine

Pepperoni slices have been recalled due to E. coli (Photo: Shutterstock)

This supermarket sliced pepperoni has been recalled because it may be contaminat... Rhona Shennan

Coronavirus is continuing to affect people across the region

Coronavirus: here are today's developments from the North East and nationwide Kevin Clark