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Stacey Solomon's easy bed making hack to leave your bedroom looking 'like a five-star hotel'

The five-minute hack will leave your sheets looking crisp without breaking a sweat - and all you need is an old coat hanger

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Inside Newcastle Airport's new Aspire Lounge including first class suite with exclusive runway views

The lounge offers economy, business and first-class capabilities in one space for travellers.

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New plea for another Gosforth High Street rethink after 'dramatic' jump in injuries

A year after Gosforth High Street's contentious bollards were axed, campaigners want to see the route redesigned again after a spike in traffic collisions

Thursday, Apr 25

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Wowcher shoppers can grab charcoal BBQ grill for under £50 in summer garden deal

The deals website is offering some serious savings on outdoor cooking essentials with up to 70% off their usual price

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Asda shoppers react as supermarket cuts Blue Light discount scheme on fresh food

Asda shoppers once got 10% off fresh food through the Asda Rewards app, but they will now only see savings of five per cent

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Newcastle Airport launches its first ever three-tier lounge in partnership with Swissport

Aspire Executive Lounge will offer economy, business and first-class capabilities in one space.

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Waitrose issues 'do not consume' warning over dairy product as it could contain pieces of blue cloth

The supermarket has recalled the item and is urging customers to return it to a Waitrose store for a refund - here are full details of the affected product

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Martin Lewis issues 'urgent' three-digit code for anybody who has bank account

The ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show star, who is a BBC Sounds podcast host too, spoke out on Twitter/X over how to get in touch with your bank urgently

Mechanic claims you can 'double' your car's engine life with single button push

A mechanic with 50 years of experience has shared a simple way to 'double the life of your engine'

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Netflix viewers risk £1,000 fine due to little-known TV licence rule and streaming mistake

Netflix has millions of subscribers but many may not know about a TV licence rule which could result in a financial penalty

Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, April 24

We will be bringing you tonight's winning National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball results - live breaking updates below

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Loganair to scrap Newcastle to Aberdeen flights next month in major route shake-up

The airline is stopping three of its UK routes in May while others will see adjustments made as part of efforts to 'stabilise and bring resilience' to its flight network

North Shields food poverty charity Cedarwood Trust receives its largest ever donation from recruitment company

This comes on the day that the North East has been named as the UK's food insecurity hotspot.

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Martin Lewis sends warning to Barclaycard customers over payment changes urging them to 'check now'

The consumer guru, who founded MoneySavingExpert.com, is urging 'all Barclaycard customers to sit up, take note of this, and check now'

Four DWP Universal Credit changes coming in May 2024 including a rise in benefit payments

Among the things to note are different benefit payment dates due to the May bank holidays and a change to Universal Credit work rules

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How to challenge DWP if your PIP award decision is wrong - all the steps you need to take

If you believe the Department for Work and Pensions has made an incorrect decision regarding your Personal Independence Payment, you can ask the DWP to look at your claim again

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How to make the most of selling unwanted items online with these expert tips

Online marketplaces like Vinted, eBay and Facebook are being used to buy and sell unwanted goods

New sports bar and restaurant plans get go ahead in South Shields at former Riddicks building

The towering site has had several uses over the years including as a grocer, chain store and snooker hall, as well as serving as the popular Riddicks shoe shop for many years

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List of eye conditions that could get you up to £434 a month from DWP - check if you qualify

Attendance Allowance is designed to help people of State Pension age with daily living expenses and can also help them stay independent in their own home

Children's car seat recalled with warning to 'stop use immediately' due to safety fears

A warning has been issued over a car seat sold via Amazon and Ickle Bubba in February this year - here are more details about the product affected

Fresh housing plans approved on former Sunderland 'eyesore' service station site

Sunderland City Council's planning department has approved an application for the site off Ryhope Road, which has been vacant for decades

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Primark making major change to all UK stores after successful trial

Its click and collect service has been rolled out to a fraction of its stores in an 18-month trial

Major UK banks including HSBC, NatWest and Barclays increase mortgage rates

Barclays has increased rates by 0.1 percentage points across some of its mortgage products, while NatWest has put up the rates on a select number of two and five-year "switcher" deals for existing customers by 0.1 percentage points. HSBC…

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Ambulance service bosses push for fairer funding saying it's facing a 'challenging position'

North East Ambulance Service bosses said there was a need for sustainable funding ahead of what could be a challenging year.

'Bleak' Newcastle city centre square could be transformed into £2 million street food market

There are plans for a major overhaul of Princess Square that could see it become a foodie paradise, but the idea has sparked concern among neighbours in the Bewick Court tower block

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Work under way to remove 'structurally unsuitable' platforms from listed Howdon viaduct

While Nexus has reassured the public the viaduct remains structurally sound, it needs to remove potentially dangerous and deteriorating platforms from the listed and iconic landmark

Tuesday, Apr 23

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New Look launches dress sale with styles from £10 including 'stunning' broderie bestseller

The retailer has slashed prices on more than 300 dresses in stores and online - here are the top favourites that fashion fans are rushing to buy

Drivers caught out by new car tax change as costs rise by up to £140

More than a quarter of UK motorists admitted that they did not know the car tax Vehicle Excise Duty charges had risen over the last month.

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Vera's ITV 'replacement' concerns raised as viewers upset over end of an era

Vera will come to an end on ITV in 2025 and viewers are gutted at the end of an era for Sunday night dramas

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Amazon shoppers buzz over George Foreman summer BBQ which has a 62% discount

The George Foreman Portable Charcoal BBQ is currently selling for £49.99 on Amazon, as opposed to the usual retail price of £129.99.