The ten most expensive streets in the NE area - and one postcode that features five time times

The North East's most expensive street has an average house price of more than £1.8m

Mum-of-three Kelly Robinson won a huge £76,923 this week and plans to take her family back to Mexico on holiday

Lucky neighbours scooped the prize00:01, 29 Aug 2026Kelly and Micky(Image: Postcode Lottery)A group of neighbours are celebrating after scooping a £76,923 prize with the Postcode Lottery.‌Emotional mum-of-three, Kelly Robinson, broke down at the news and said it was a gift from her brother who died last year aged 40.‌A

Many supermarkets across the country will have different opening times over the weekend

Mark your calendars: many bank branches will observe closures on Wednesday, August 26, for the Id-E-Milad and Thiruvonam festivals. Although branches will be closed, customers can still use ATMs and online services. Don’t forget that banks will also shut down for a regular holiday on Sunday, August 30, followed by Raks

A number of services will be effected on Sunday and Monday and commuters have been told to travel only if necessary, as union members strike over safety concerns