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Temperatures surge to mid 20s - are we experiencing a Spanish plume?

Watch: Spanish plume explained as UK temperatures surge to mid 20s

Chris Taylor and Grime Gran hit the streets of London to find out what Brits call their Bits

Brits use comical names for different body parts - what's your go-to?

Almost a quarter (24.5%) of England’s alcohol-related deaths were in the North.

North East England reports highest alcohol-specific death rates - addiction expe...

Warming hands.

Watch: Eight yellow cold health alerts in place across the UK

The now open runways at Manchester Airport.

Watch: Met Office issues new snow and ice warnings

Flooding near Exeter in 2023.

Watch: Red alerts issued for 164 areas where flooding is “expected”

Driving in the snow.

Watch: Map shows how snow, sleet and rain will move across UK tonight

Car drives along snowy road.

Watch: Further snow possible - where and when it could snow next

Snow falls in Basingstoke.

Watch: Airports close as snow blankets roads and cars across the UK

Stock image of car being pushed out of snow.

Watch: Snow map shows when and where snow will fall tonight

Storm Darragh causes disruption and damage across the UK.

Watch: Storm Darragh causes disruption and damage across the UK

Strong winds are expected to hit the UK.

Watch: Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for wind and rain

Local authorities providing social housing are owed on average £3.1 million per authority.

New research reveals local authorities in North East are owed £3.9 million in re...

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)

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Nigel Booth

Why buying their own home is so much harder for women

These are the areas of South Tyneside with the highest Covid-19 case rates.

South Tyneside areas with highest Covid-19 infections in the past week

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

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
House prices are on the up according to the latest data – but there are still huge differences across the country.
Jon Ball

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

Coronavirus transmission in the UK is decreasing compared to last week.

Latest data shows the North East's R number is falling

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 to get married in the North East

European Elections 2019

European elections: When the North East results will be announced - and why we h...

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

Are you facing rising childcare costs?

Families facing 'postcode lottery' with holiday childcare costs

One in four homes will be bought with the help of parents during this year.

North East parents stump up average of Â£12,000 to help children on property lad...

How homeowner confidence compares where you live

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

A spot of sunbathing in September sun.

It's going to be a scorcher

Young people in the North East are more than 8,000 in debt on average - not including student loans.

Young people in North East have some of UK's highest debt levels

Homeless figures double in England.

Rough sleeping figures double in England

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How's your driving? North East has UK's safest motorists according to insurers

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