Dave Stopher

For many households across the North East, rising energy costs have become one of the biggest pressures on the family budget. From Newcastle and Gateshead to Sunderland, Durham and Northumberland, homeowners are looking for practical ways to reduce their monthly bills without compromising on comfort. While switching suppliers and being mindful of daily energy usage can help, the biggest long-term savings often come from investing in your home's electrical systems and energy efficiency.

Newcastle, 20 h July 2026 – AND-E (Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Europe), one of the largest employers at Quorum Business Park in Newcastle, has won

26% also believe claiming business miles will become significantly more difficult according to Venson research

Selling a private number plate is often more involved than many owners expect. Once you have decided it is time to part with your registration, the next question is how to sell it. Some owners prefer to deal directly with buyers in the hope of keeping more of the final sale price, while others choose to work with an experienced dealer who can manage much of the process on their behalf.

Small businesses in the transport, distribution and logistics sector are entering the second half of 2026 with sustainability still in focus, but the operating environment has become more challenging. Volatile fuel costs, ongoing freight disruption and uncertainty following renewed tensions in the Middle East are making it harder for SMEs in the sector to keep momentum behind their sustainability plans.

A men’s health charity has accused the Government of years of delay after the National Screening Committee decided in May against a nationwide prostate cancer screening programme.

InTouchNow.ai , a UK-based healthcare technology company, has been named the winner of the Best Provider of Digital Healthcare Services award at the HSJ Independent Healthcare Provider Awards 2026.

Specially formulated odour-destructive reagents within the patented formula then attack the odour compound on a molecular level. This instantly changes the molecular structure of the odour, so it is no longer an odour.”

You could be affected by mis-sold car finance if you purchased a vehicle through PCP during 6 April 2007 and 1 November 2024 and were mis-sold a hidden commission.

On Sunday 30 August, Three Mile, at Great North Road, Gosforth, is holding its summer fayre with everything from games to guinea pigs for families to enjoy.