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National Highways has issued a severe weather alert

National Highways issue severe weather alert in parts of the UK Sam Johnson

DVLA reveals the most common driving offences in Britain Daniel Mcneil

Usual and unusual ways people prefer to snack on their crisps Richard Jenkins

North East weather: Met Office predicts wintry conditions for region following 'beast from the east' fears.

Met Office predicts if Tyne and Wear will see another 'beast from the east' Jason Button

Nurses braving freezing temperatures to form a picket line.

Biggest NHS walkout in history gets underway today Patrick Hollis

Sunderland winger Amad

Tony Mowbray explains what he expects to happen with Amad next month Phil Smith

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Read This UK’s favourite supermarkets study shows divide between north and south Sophie Wills

Amad Diallo celebrates after scoring for Sunderland.

Mowbray explains Amad's situation at SAFC Phil Smith

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How busy is my GP? 21 surgeries ranked by most patients per doctor Kevin Clark

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Why I disagree with the argument that zoos help with conservation Anna Malia

Saving for a rainy day (photo: adobe)

Cost of living crisis - Savings help cope with emergencies Nigel Booth

New number plates: where can I charge my new EV? Fiona Evans

A file picture of a passerby in a mask as concerns are raised over the level of covid infection in the North East.

North East sees 'concerning' rise in Omicron, says expert By Ted Hennessey, PA

This is what to expect from the weather in South Tyneside this week.

What is weather going to be like for Bonfire Night? Ryan Smith

Newcastle United are credited with interest in Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge. (Photo by PETER POWELL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Gossip: Newcastle United 'weigh up' January move for £22m-rated midfielder Jordan Cronin

Read This More than half of motorists find buying a car intimidating Gemma Francis

Where cases of new Columbian Covid variant been found in the UK (Photo: Getty Images)

Where cases of new Columbian Covid variant are in UK - and its effect on vaccine... Claire Schofield

The North East now has the highest Covid-19 case rate in the country.

North East now has highest Covid-19 case rate in the country after sharp rise By Ian Jones, PA

Cases of the Delta variant have been growing in the area.

91 Delta variant cases recorded in latest figures for South Tyneside Ross Robertson

This map shows how many covid cases are near you as 21 June set to be delayed Aimee Stanton

13 English councils breach WHO 5% threshold for positive Covid tests ahead of pl... Harriet Clugston

Covid-19 hotspots are starting to emerge in further parts of north west England (Photo: Getty Images)

New Covid hotspots emerging in North West as 211 areas of England record rise in... Claire Schofield

Mobile COVID-19 surge testing units are deployed in North Shields town centre as North Tyneside Council and the NHS targets communities which are seeing concerning growth of the Indian coronavirus variant.

What local lockdown risk could mean for the North East Newsroom

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

The region has been warned to expect more icy weather as the Met Office issued a new yellow warning.

Sleet and showers predicted as Met Office issues new yellow warning for ice Fiona Thompson

Coronavirus 2020 review: how many people died from Covid-19 in England this year... Harriet Clugston

Snow falls on Cleadon Hills

Snow forecast for Christmas Eve in South Tyneside - day-by-day weather forecast Kevin Clark

The North East coronavirus case rate is still one of the highest in England

Coronavirus How the North East covid case rate compares to the rest of the UK Georgina Cutler

England’s Covid infections have fallen by 30% since lockdown began - the new stu... Rhona Shennan

'Yorkshire Ripper' serial killer Peter Sutcliffe has died in hospital Claire Schofield

Boris Johnson (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Talks with North East leaders on further restrictions continue Poppy Kennedy

Coronavirus restrictions where you live explained Helen Johnson

Coronavirus cases are growing across the country (Photo: Shutterstock)

More people are currently hospitalised with coronavirus than in March - the late... Claire Schofield

Ministers were said to be considering the new measures, which could come as early as Monday, according to media reports. Picture: PA Wire.

Pubs could close under Covid restrictions Poppy Kennedy

Travel to Wales from other parts of the UK is currently allowed (Photo: Shutterstock)

Wales is considering imposing quarantine restrictions for UK visitors Claire Schofield

Stricter coronavirus restrictions have been put in place for further areas in the North of England, as cases continue to rise (Photo: Shutterstock)

More areas in the North of England will not be able to meet in any indoor settin... Helen Johnson

People with acute clinical needs will be the top priority for testing (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the 5 groups that will be prioritised for coronavirus testing Claire Schofield

New lockdown rules were introduced on 18 September

7 fun things you can still do in the North East amid new local restrictions Claire Schofield

A national lockdown has not been ruled out, as Health Secretary Matt Hancock said it could be imposed as the “last line of defence" (Photo: Shutterstock)

Experts are recommending a 2 week national lockdown to coincide with October sch... Helen Johnson

See Blackpool Illuminations and explore North West country with autumn hotel dea... Sally Burton

NHS patients, staff, care workers and key workers first are to be prioritised for testing (Photo: Shutterstock)

Healthcare workers and teachers to be prioritised for Covid testing in England a... Claire Schofield

The effects of the pandemic are continuing to bite as redundancies and unemployment rise (Photo: Shutterstock)

Unemployment and redundancy rates are on the rise in the UK - here are the place... Ethan Shone

The nation's favourite name for chips and bread revealed - what do you call it? Sue Wilkinson