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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

Phoenix Rise - how to watch BBC coming-of-age drama & entire cast list Will Millar

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

Hoping to enjoy a carefree holiday

Unorganised holdaymakers wasting enough money when booking holiday Chris Page

Queen Consort Camilla have tested positive for Covid-19, say Buckingham Palace officials.

Queen Consort Camilla tests positive for Covid-19 Dennis Morton

The Queen Consort was set to carry out several engagements but has been forced to cancel due to illness

Queen Consort forced to pull out of events after contracting illness Chelsie Sewell

<p>Nurses braving freezing temperatures to form a picket line.</p>

Read This Biggest NHS walkout in history gets underway today Patrick Hollis

Foodbank on Ward 10 at Walsall Manor Hospital with Claire Cooper, Senior Sister.

Hospitals forced to open food banks for their own staff Sophie Wills

Amazon are closing three UK warehouses

Amazon to close three UK warehouses affecting 1200 jobs Patrick Hollis

Some of the animals looking for homes at Blue Cross

Blue Cross Animal charity releases list of animals looking homes Chelsie Sewell

Footprints visible on the frozen lake in Paddy Freeman's Park in Newcastle.

Worrying pictures reveal people risking lives by walking on frozen NE lakes Neil Fatkin

People are being urged to take care in the wintry conditions.

Fire chiefs appeal for caution following winter weather deaths Daniel Holland

Police search teams at the scene in Babbs Mill Park in Kingshurst, Solihull

Three boys die after being pulled from frozen lake Kevin Clark

Parents are giving modern rewards to their children for doing chores – with trad... Richard Jenkins

Train drivers in the Aslef trade union are voting on whether to continue strike action for up to a further six months, NationalWorld can reveal. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty

Aslef announce new 24 hour strike - here’s when workers will walk out Patrick Hollis

Tyrone Mings and Diego Carlos of Aston Villa react during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton FC at Villa Park on August 13, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Football Former NUFC target suffers serious injury blow against Everton Dominic Scurr

Asda is extending its rewards loyalty scheme scheme to an extra 32 UK stores (Photo: Shutterstock)

Asda extends rewards loyalty scheme to 48 stores - full list of locations Claire Schofield

Eddie Haughton, 50, believes a five pence reduction on fuel duty would be "better than nothing".

South Shields residents react to rocketing fuel prices Neil Fatkin

It is hoped the initiative will encourage young people to pursue careers in television on shows such as Ackley Bridge.

Channel 4 initiative to help young people pursue television careers Pamela Bilalova

44 UK stores will be temporarily hibernated (Photo: Shutterstock)

Poundland is launching online shopping after buying rival Poundshop.com Hiyah Zaidi

Research reveals new homes cut energy costs by over £400 per year.

New homes cut energy costs by over £400 per year Sally Todd, Editorial Assistant

A report published this week by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has revealed the escalating problem of child poverty in the North East.

North East child poverty 'emergency' fears raised by Joseph Rowntree Foundation Neil Fatkin

Have you had a relationship with someone at work?

Fifth of North East workers have ‘romantic encounters’ Tony Gillan

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... Rhona Shennan

First Commonwealth Games ticket ballot open for Birmingham 2022 Matt Brooks

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... Helen Johnson

Thousands of drivers with more than 12 points have been allowed to continue driving

68 points and still driving: the repeat offenders allowed to keep their licences Matt Allan

The weather is set to turn more unsettled across the UK as thunderstorms are set to hit certain areas (Photo: Shutterstock)

Read This Thunderstorms bringing torrential rain and hail set to hit the UK this week - he... Helen Johnson

Fewer claims and fewer new drivers paying high premiums have helped bring insurance prices down

Car insurance costs fall at record rate thanks to lockdown Matt Allan

New cases of the Brazilian and South African Covid-19 variants have been in England (Photo: Shutterstock)

More cases of highly transmissible Brazil and South African Covid variants found... Claire Schofield

Covid infections rates have been found to be the highest among those aged 90 and over in
England (Photo: Shutterstock)

Covid infections are the highest among people aged 90 and over - according to ne... Helen Johnson

Here’s where snow is expected across the UK this week - as 12 inches predicted in some locations
(Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s where snow is expected across the UK this week - as 12 inches predicted i... Iain Leggat

Covid cases are falling in all age groups except over 80s - the regions where ra... Claire Schofield

Covid cases are rising fastest outside south and east England - the worst affect... Claire Schofield

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

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

'World domination!': Pop and dance star Becky Hill sets her sights high Peter Ormerod

Currently use of e-scooters is only permitted on private land (Photo: Shutterstock)

Electric scooter hire schemes are coming to UK cities - but are they a good idea... Sarah Wilson

Make speeding as socially unacceptable as drink-driving, urges safety charity Matt Allan

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

Police forensics officers gather evidence on Hurst Walk, (Getty Images)

Police arrest a 27-year-old man over Birmingham stabbings Finlay Greig

What do you order at the chippy? Check out some of the nation's favourites Sue Wilkinson

The Office for National Statistics has released its latest figures on the number of deaths registered in England and Wales.

North East deaths above five-year average Debra Fox

Here are the top places in the UK for a socially-distanced camping holiday Gay Bolton