DVLA: Sleep Condition Drivers Face £1000 Fine
The DVLA warns drivers with excessive sleepiness from conditions like sleep apnoea must declare it or risk a £1000 fine and prosecution. Check if you're affected.
The DVLA warns drivers with excessive sleepiness from conditions like sleep apnoea must declare it or risk a £1000 fine and prosecution. Check if you're affected.
Disabled Blue Badge holders could be hit with a £1,000 fine and a driving ban for failing to declare certain medical conditions to the DVLA. Learn the rules to stay legal.
A major UK trial is investigating if metformin, a cheap diabetes medication, can stop the growth of deadly abdominal aortic aneurysms, offering new hope to thousands of patients.
Discover the standout North East businesses of 2025, from tech triumphs to green energy leaders, driving regional economic growth. Read the full list now.
County Durham wellness brand Glow is creating 50 new jobs with five new stores planned for 2026, starting with a Newcastle city centre opening. Discover the multimillion-pound investment plans.
Katie-Jo Bartlett, 19, from Newcastle, saw colours on her exam paper and had an unsteady gait. Initially dismissed as exam stress, she was later diagnosed with a brain tumour. Read her story.
The Sunshine Fund reflects on a busy 2025 of fundraising events, from a skydive to a coastal trek, supporting disabled children across the North East. Discover their year and how to get involved for 2026.
I'm A Celebrity winner Angry Ginge has disclosed a serious unaired medical incident involving rapper Aitch in the jungle, during a record-breaking livestream. Discover the shocking details.
A 12-year-old boy feared he would be killed when Michael Jarvie pointed a paintball gun at his head in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Read the full court details and sentence.
A male driver has died following a medical emergency in Moseley, Birmingham. Emergency services rushed to Wake Green Road but could not save him. Read the full story.
A male driver has died following a medical emergency on Wake Green Road in Moseley, Birmingham. Emergency services were called at 7.28am on December 22. Read the full story.
A passenger on the EasyJet flight from Malaga describes the moment fellow travellers saw the 'fragile' 89-year-old woman. Read the full shocking account.
Reform Studio on Newcastle's Quayside is the first business backed by the new £35m North East Elevate Fund. The wellness centre will offer reformer pilates, yoga, and sound healing, creating jobs and boosting the local economy.
Newcastle-based digital consultancy hedgehog lab acquires Scottish innovation firm Label Sessions, creating a unique proposition combining AI delivery with a network of 500+ experts. Read the full story.
The DWP announces major changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), introducing mandatory bi-annual medical assessments to control costs and target support. Learn what it means for claimants.
London's Harley Street Health Centre celebrates 27 years of trusted private GP care, built on transparent pricing, rapid results, and patient-first service. Discover the clinic's legacy.
A pupil has tragically died after a major emergency response at St Wilfrid's RC College in Newcastle. The school is closed as the community mourns.
Digital challenger bank Atom officially opens its multimillion-pound headquarters in Newcastle's historic Pattern Shop, marking a major investment in the North East's fintech sector. Read more.
Rosie Slater, 32, admitted conning fans with fake Oasis concert tickets. She will be sentenced in April 2026. Police urge the public to buy only from reputable sellers.
A rescue cat named Batman gets a new lease on life after major surgery for a rare bone condition at Charter Vets in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Discover his incredible journey from a scrap car to recovery.
NHS Midlands urges public to use 111 for urgent medical help as junior doctors begin a five-day strike. Health Secretary's offer rejected. Key festive period impacted.
A coroner found Kristian Hudson's fatal heart disease could have been treated if a simple protein test had been performed. His family demands accountability to prevent future deaths.
Aston Villa and Newcastle United will keep their full squads during the Africa Cup of Nations, giving them a crucial edge over weakened Premier League rivals. Could this impact the title race?
Developer Richborough unveils plans for 650 dwellings and a new country park on land off Whitmore Road. Public consultation open until December 7.
A unique studio apartment in central Newcastle, featuring a bed suspended from the ceiling in a blue fabric pod, has hit the market for £199,000. Discover this Manhattan-inspired space.
Newcastle's SkinBioTherapeutics reports soaring revenue and reduced losses, driven by its AxisBiotix range and a major new deal with Superdrug. The firm anticipates significant growth in 2026.
The Sunshine Fund's free Santa Grotto Bus is back in Newcastle city centre, visiting SEND schools and offering festive joy. Donations to the charity's Big Give campaign are doubled, funding life-changing equipment for North East children.
Daniel Carr, 41, received a suspended sentence for assault, stalking, and attacking a police officer. Read the shocking details of the abuse and court outcome.
Hamzah Albar intervened as Ian Hudson attacked a woman. The hero passerby has been formally commended by a judge. Read the full story of courage in Sunderland.
A coroner's jury found missed tests for a rare brain disorder and inadequate care possibly contributed to the death of 12-year-old Mia Lucas after she was sectioned.