County Durham news

• Octopus issues advice on energy bill changes that will affect millions of households

  26-09-2023 09:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The energy supplier criticised energy standing charges and reassured households that there is help available to anyone struggling with their payments this winter
  
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• Opening of Newcastle's new leisure centre delayed by six months for a second time

  26-09-2023 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The centre was originally supposed to open next summer, but has been pushed back twice as costs spiral
  
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• Inside one of the Government's '40 new hospitals': The state-of-the-art Morpeth mental health unit set open this year

  26-09-2023 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sycamore - at Northgate Park Hospital - set to open this autumn to care for men with mental health needs who need to be in a medium-secure environment.
  
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• A1 crash LIVE: Updates as huge delays with 999 crews at scene of collision near Durham

  26-09-2023 08:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Traffic is queuing on the A1(M) following a crash involving a car with emergency services dealing with the incident
  
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• A1 crash LIVE: Updates as huge delays after serious collision near Durham

  26-09-2023 08:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Traffic is queuing on the A1(M) following a crash involving a car with emergency services dealing with the incident
  
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• Calls for answers on future of Britishvolt site at Cambois in Northumberland after months of setbacks

  26-09-2023 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The project has been dogged by issues
  
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• Barrack Road Garage in Newcastle could be demolished to make way for student flats

  26-09-2023 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The garage was built in the late 1980s
  
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• Newcastle lout assaulted brother over £5 and coughed on police officer while claiming to have Covid

  26-09-2023 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Weatherson, of Newcastle, admitted assaulting his brother and a police officer and having a weapon in the city centre
  
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• New Durham Constabulary Chief Constable Rachel Bacon vows to take force 'from strength to strength'

  25-09-2023 23:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mrs Bacon is presently serving as Deputy Chief Constable of South Wales Police
  
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• Viewers praise ITV's chilling new Yorkshire Ripper drama The Long Shadow

  25-09-2023 23:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The drama focuses on the five-year hunt to find the Yorkshire Ripper and the impact his crimes had on his victim's families
  
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• DWP £300 cost of living payment, winter fuel payment and other money changes coming from October

  25-09-2023 22:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nine key money changes coming as of next month - from the Warm Home Discount scheme to new Visa fees.
  
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• Dr Michael Mosley says we're all showering wrong - and it's affecting our immune system

  25-09-2023 22:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The renowned TV doctor has explained how piping hot showers could lead to our our immune systems lacking.
  
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• Antiviral Coronavirus medicine could be linked to virus mutations, according to a new study

  25-09-2023 22:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts say that regulators must now be proactive in monitoring the effects of drugs which cause mutations.
  
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• Martin Lewis urges over 45s to see if they can boost state pension if they fall short of National Insurance contributions

  25-09-2023 21:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Money Saving Expert Martin has explained that gaps in National Insurance could cost you later in life. Thankfully, there are ways to plug these.
  
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• Youth arrested on suspicion carrying offensive weapon in County Durham after reports of prearranged fights

  25-09-2023 21:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Patrols are being carried out in reported locations of pre-arranged fights and stop searches will be conducted should officers suspect weapons are being carried
  
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• Woman suffers eye injury after being attacked near County Durham pub

  25-09-2023 21:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened on Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, on Saturday evening
  
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• How did Peter Sutcliffe get caught? Yorkshire Ripper focus of ITV's The Long Shadow

  25-09-2023 21:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV thriller The Long Shadow will look at the huge investigation and manhunt to track down the Yorkshire Ripper
  
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• Full list of the new films and TV shows coming to Netflix in October 2023

  25-09-2023 21:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From a new limited series on David Beckham to a documentary about the rise and fall of a vape company - here's everything coming to Netflix next month.
  
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• North Shields school put in 'lockdown' after reports of police incident in nearby street

  25-09-2023 20:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Percy Main Primary School, in North Shields, was placed in 'lockdown' on Friday afternoon while police dealt with an incident on a nearby street
  
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• Nissan to go all-electric in Europe by 2030 despite Sunak delay

  25-09-2023 20:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister has moved to delay the switch to electric vehicles but Nissan is pressing ahead with its plans anyway
  
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• Wearside Jack: How Sunderland hoaxer John Humble derailed Yorkshire Ripper manhunt

  25-09-2023 20:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As ITV drama The Long Shadow brings the investigation to snare Peter Sutcliffe to life we take a look back at how Humble fooled detectives into thinking the serial killer could be at large in the North East
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, September 25

  25-09-2023 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday, September 4.
  
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• 'Every parent's nightmare' - Coroner's warning over risk posed by helium balloons after death of Gateshead boy, 5

  25-09-2023 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Karlton Noah Donaghey died aged just 5 in June 2022. He had suffocated after breathing in helium from a balloon at his home.
  
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• PC apologises at inquest to parents of Kelvin Bainbridge who died in police pursuit

  25-09-2023 18:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kelvin Bainbridge died following a six-minute police pursuit through Spennymoor
  
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• Jonnie Irwin makes TV return as host of BBC Escape to the Country amid cancer battle

  25-09-2023 18:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jonnie journeyed through Somerset during the show, with the aim of helping house hunters Janet and Brian find a new forever home
  
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• Loose Women's Ruth Langsford set for This Morning 'reunion' as star joins ITV panel

  25-09-2023 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ruth Langsford will be reunited with a former This Morning co-star live in the Loose Women studio this week
  
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• BBC Strictly's Angela Rippon keeping major 'secret' after iconic dancefloor debut

  25-09-2023 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Rippon wowed the judges and BBC viewers alongside Kasi Widdrington on Saturday
  
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• Police investigating parcel theft from Post Office release image of man they want to trace

  25-09-2023 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is reported that an offender entered Horsley Hill Post Office before collecting a parcel which belonged to another person
  
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• ITV's The Long Shadow cast as seven part Yorkshire Ripper thriller launches

  25-09-2023 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Ripper thriller The Long SHadow will make its debut on ITV on Monday night with a star studded cast
  
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• Hunt for knifeman continues one week on from Tynemouth street stabbing

  25-09-2023 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and paramedics were called to Front Street last Saturday
  
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• Sunderland rapist locked up for 15 years after victim opens up on years of torment

  25-09-2023 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Frederick Newton, of Hylton Road, Sunderland, was found guilty of rape after a trial and he has now been handed a prison sentence
  
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• Sadistic Newcastle dog owner caught on CCTV killing his pet by pushing her into icy river in 'hideous' attack

  25-09-2023 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wicked Stephen Peveller, of Newcastle, callously threw the Pomeranian into railings then pushed her into the River Wear in shocking scenes which were caught on CCTV
  
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• Ruth Langsford's Loose Women 'reunion' with This Morning star confirmed as star joins ITV panel

  25-09-2023 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ruth Langsford will be reunited with a former This Morning co-star live in the Loose Women studio this week
  
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• Loose Women's Coleen Nolan rushed to hospital after heart scare on major TV show

  25-09-2023 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loose Women star Coleen Nolan suffered a heart scare while appearing on Channel 5's Celebrity Big Brother
  
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• 'Self-important' County Durham paedophile hunter to spend longer behind bars after 'misleading' court

  25-09-2023 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sam Miller, 29, has been re-sentenced and will serve 10 months prison
  
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• Nigel Harman forces Strictly Come Dancing 'shake-up after first live show

  25-09-2023 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing star Nigel Harman topped the leaderboard in the first live show of the new series on Saturday
  
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• Loose Women's Ruth Langsford set for This Morning' reunion' on ITV show

  25-09-2023 16:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ruth Langsford will be reunited with a former This Morning co-star live in the Loose Women studio this week
  
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• Monty Don shares '12-inch rule' gardening method to revive your lawn now for next spring

  25-09-2023 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Gardeners' World expert said that the process will 'rejuvenate' your grass and help it to thrive after winter
  
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• Spectacular stars and morning city scene win 2023 Northern Photography Prize

  25-09-2023 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning photographs are among 16 currently on display at The Biscuit Factory in Newcastle
  
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• Angela Rippon keeping Strictly Come Dancing 'secret' after iconic debut on BBC show

  25-09-2023 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Rippon wowed the judges and BBC viewers alongside Kasi Widdrington on Saturday
  
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• Ambulances stuck in North East hospital queues saw delays rise by 8,000 hours in a year

  25-09-2023 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ambulance handover delays continued to be a serious issue through the beginning of 2023, figures show.
  
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• England's Lauren James heads to Newcastle restaurant and 'celebrity hotspot' after Lionesses win

  25-09-2023 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  England Lionesses and Chelsea star Lauren James headed for a bite to eat in Newcastle after the Scotland game in Sunderland
  
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• Teen Kelvin Bainbridge was one of Durham's most wanted criminals at time of fatal pursuit inquest hears

  25-09-2023 14:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kelvin Bainbridge died following a six-minute police pursuit through Spennymoor
  
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• Baby hedgehog dies after being 'kicked' by teenagers in 'callous' attack in Northumberland

  25-09-2023 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The RSPCA says the hedgehog was seen being kicked by four teenage boys in Ashington - now an appeal for witnesses has been made
  
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• Strictly's Angela Rippon keeping major 'secret' after iconic debut on BBC show

  25-09-2023 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Rippon wowed the judges and BBC viewers alongside Kasi Widdrington on Saturday
  
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• County Durham grandad's 'horrific' brain tumour 'went off like a paint gun'

  25-09-2023 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Beck was diagnosed with a brain tumour after he suddenly forgot how to drive and struggled to write
  
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• Ben Shephard causes This Morning 'alarm' for ITV co-star as he takes over as host

  25-09-2023 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ben Shephard's arrival on This Morning proved triggering for another well known star on the ITV daytime show
  
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• Weather warning as Storm Agnes to bring strong winds to North East this week

  25-09-2023 13:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Met Office forecasters say strong winds associated with Storm Agnes are expected to move North East on Wednesday, with the chance they could be 'significantly disruptive'
  
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• Lilidorei's first Halloween promises frights and delights at Alnwick Garden adventure playground

  25-09-2023 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Halloween transformation will take place for a week at the end of November and beginning of December
  
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• Sunderland University lecturer is UK's only academic selected for Bill Gates Snr Fellowship for Alzheimer's research

  25-09-2023 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dr Sam Danso has focused his career on the application of AI to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
  
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