County Durham news

• Millennium Bridge lights up for World Suicide Prevention Day

  10-09-2019 22:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The colours represent suicide prevention charity If U Care Sure Foundation, which aims to get people talking about mental health
  
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• Apple unveils iPhone 11 Pro with triple lens rear camera - and announces launch date of Apple TV+

  10-09-2019 22:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The technology giant launched the the iPhone 11 and two versions of the iPhone 11 Pro in its latest line-up of flagship handsets
  
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• Legendary floating nightclub Tuxedo Royale embarks on its final voyage - to the scrapyard

  10-09-2019 20:33
  
  The derelict vessel made its way to Able Seaton Port on Tuesday, where the 'full recycling process will be completed'
  
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• Search to find missing teenager last seen near Newcastle's Centre for Life

  10-09-2019 20:21
  
  Katherine Patterson, 19, is described as having mousey blonde hair and hazel eyes
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Tuesday September 10

  10-09-2019 20:00
  
  The winning EuroMillions numbers and Thunderball for Tuesday, September 10 are below - live updates below
  
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• CBS 17 Cares | Durham County Sheriff’s Office - CBS17.com

  10-09-2019 19:50
  CBS 17 Cares | Durham County Sheriff’s Office  CBS17.comDURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – CBS 17 Cares honored first responders at the Durham County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday. CBS 17's Crystal Price spoke with ...
  
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• Wideopen biker says he was chased by a bear during ride around the USA

  10-09-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gordon Wilson, 61, of Wideopen, North Tyneside, is covering 48 states in 48 days for the Great North Air Ambulance
  
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• Tour of Britain rolls out of the North East after two dramatic days of racing

  10-09-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mathieu van der Poel claimed victory on stage four, capping off two days of exciting bike racing in Northumberland and Tyneside
  
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• Stunning animation gives first look at Tyneside container park

  10-09-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This container community has been billed "first of its kind" in the North East
  
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• Revealed: The North East areas ranked from least to most deprived

  10-09-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new study looks issues including health, crime, qualifications and economy to determine the most deprived local authority areas in the UK
  
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• Heartbreaking story of family man who seemed to have it all but lost his life to depression

  10-09-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark 'Foz' Foster-Moore had a good job in finance, a loving relationship and a beautiful son, but took his own life when mental illness overwhelmed him - now his friends have shared his story for World Suicide Prevention Day
  
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• Number of pupils being excluded in Northumberland falls

  10-09-2019 18:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new framework is being drawn up for alternative education provision for excluded pupils
  
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• Best pictures from the Tour of Britain 2019

  10-09-2019 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Best pictures from the Tour of Britain 2019
  
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• Rescuers battle rising tide to save man trapped after car plunges off South Tyneside cliff

  10-09-2019 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened at Frenchman's Bay in South Shields at around 11.20pm on Monday
  
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• Two HMP Northumberland officers suspended over sexual harassment claims

  10-09-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two members of staff at the beleaguered prison has been suspended pending an investigation
  
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• South Shields interchange has cost businesses hundreds in lost footfall, councillor claims

  10-09-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bus service shake-up at South Shields transport interchange hitting businesses and elderly residents, councillors claim
  
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• New hotel promises 'VIP' Diamond Strip experience after calming fears over rats and litter

  10-09-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors heard on Tuesday morning that the firm behind the Metropolitan Hotel plans had shifted its focus away from hen parties and other large groups
  
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• Decision to approve £50m Durham County Council HQ won't be investigated - Chronicle Live

  10-09-2019 17:00
  Decision to approve £50m Durham County Council HQ won't be investigated  Chronicle LiveThe Local Government Ombudsman has refused to probe the decision to approve plans for a new Durham County Council office, believed to be its new £50m ...
  
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• Decision to approve £50m Durham County Council HQ won't be investigated

  10-09-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Local Government Ombudsman has refused to probe the decision to approve plans for a new Durham County Council office, believed to be its new £50m riverside HQ
  
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• Beauty pageant contestant shares horrific pictures of her injuries after alleged attack

  10-09-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emma Clark claims she was attacked by a man after competing in a beauty pageant show in Newcastle city centre
  
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• Woman cut from car and taken to hospital following collision in Blyth

  10-09-2019 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services - including the air ambulance - were called to William Street and found that a person was trapped in a car
  
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• One person taken to the RVI after car overturns on Shields Road in Byker

  10-09-2019 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the scene on Tuesday morning and one person has been taken to the A&E at the RVI
  
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• Businesswoman Helen McArdle donates £2.5m to Sunderland University's nursing department

  10-09-2019 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The entrepreneur established a chain of care homes across the North East and won a lifetime achievement prize at the North East Business Executive Awards
  
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• Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis warns households could be fined £1,000 for ignoring this letter

  10-09-2019 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The form, which may at first seem like junk mail, is designed to check whether or not voter registration records are correct
  
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• Firms unveil masterplan to transform Jarrow Hall into world class attraction

  10-09-2019 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Heritage development and design firm Tricolor, based in Newcastle, has joined forces with Groundwork South and North Tyneside to create the plan to enhance Jarrow Hall as a tourist attraction and museum
  
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• South Africa Trade Mission flies the flag for County Durham - Bdaily

  10-09-2019 14:26
  South Africa Trade Mission flies the flag for County Durham  BdailyBusinesses from across County Durham and the North East are seizing the opportunity to export to South Africa by taking part in a trade mission later this month.
  
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• Hotspur Award revived to celebrate the best of the North East

  10-09-2019 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Journal teams up with the Northumbrian Association to give award for individuals and organisations that have benefited the region
  
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• Shortlist is unveiled for the North East Charity Awards 2019

  10-09-2019 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winners of 11 categories will be announced at a glittering grand final next month
  
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• Man who lashed out after reading his girlfriend's text message hit with court fine

  10-09-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Burrows, of Whitley Bay, found a message that said 'your boyfriend is at my house haha' - which he assumed was about another man
  
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• 10 jobs in North Tyneside you can apply for now, including Odeon, Boots, H&M and Subway

  10-09-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of businesses in North Tyneside are looking for new staff, including stores at the Silverlink Shopping Park in Wallsend
  
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• Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's reveal how much contaminated chicken they sold

  10-09-2019 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The data from the Food Standards Agency shows the level of campylobacter found in samples taken at all major supermarkets in the UK
  
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• Neighbour helps police catch shameless burglar who crept into a home while family were having tea

  10-09-2019 13:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rocky Brennan, 33, of Chester-le-Street, helped himself to a range of goods including designer bags, cash and car keys but was caught trying to flee the area
  
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• Loneliness and social isolation under spotlight in new South Tyneside Council plan

  10-09-2019 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Earlier this month the authority's People Select Committee heard a report on issues around vulnerable people in the borough
  
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• Cocker Spaniel rescued by emergency services after falling from cliffs

  10-09-2019 13:08
  
  Dexter was rushed to the vets by his owners following the ordeal on Monday afternoon
  
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• Tour of Britain road closures in place for County Durham section - ExplorAR Durham Cityguide

  10-09-2019 12:50
  Tour of Britain road closures in place for County Durham section  ExplorAR Durham CityguideTour of Britain road closures in County Durham will be in place throughout the day, with rolling road blocks and advanced warning signs.
  
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• Growing County Durham containers firm locks down new partnership - Bdaily

  10-09-2019 12:37
  Growing County Durham containers firm locks down new partnership  BdailyA containers specialist in County Durham has entered a new partnership to boost its ongoing growth. Sedgefield-based firm Parsons Containers has obtained a ...
  
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• Why the North East's iconic landmarks will be lit up green and white on Tuesday night

  10-09-2019 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Millennium Bridge, Penshaw Monument, Northern Spire Bridge and Roker Lighthouse will all be lit up for a very moving reason - and people will wear their clothes inside out
  
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• Council boss predicts Clean Air Zone will stay - and that public will want £50-a-day toll to be even harsher

  10-09-2019 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council chief Martin Gannon says that public opinion is shifting, just months after a huge backlash over the idea of charging vehicles to drive into Newcastle
  
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• DWP's Universal Credit change is coming next month - here's how it will affect you

  10-09-2019 11:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions will be introducing the change in October that should benefit those receiving Universal Credit
  
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• NHS pushing ahead with Peterlee urgent treatment centre overnight closure plans

  10-09-2019 11:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Care bosses have updated Durham County Council on plans to shut Peterlee Urgent Treatment Centre from midnight - 8am and replace it with a 'home visiting' service
  
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• Investigation after man was attacked and robbed on the High Level Bridge

  10-09-2019 11:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two suspects knocked the victim to the ground and assaulted him before taking his mobile phone and money
  
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• Met Office gives verdict on 'Beast from the East' returning as UK faces coldest winter in decades

  10-09-2019 10:05
  
  A university study has claimed that another 'Beast from the East' will hit the UK
  
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• How North East MPs voted as Boris Johnson's general election bid is rejected again

  10-09-2019 09:45
  
  The Prime Minister suffered another humiliating Commons defeat after his second bid for a snap election was rejected by MPs on Monday night
  
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• Brexit: Boris Johnson fails in second snap general election bid amid angry scenes in the Commons

  10-09-2019 09:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some Labour MPs shouted 'shame on you' and held up signs bearing the word 'silenced' as the ceremony unfolded
  
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• North East charity launches a safety card to help keep disabled kids safe

  10-09-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pathways 4 All, Benton, has launched a free service that provides children with disabilities across the North East with a safety card that has emergency contact details on to help keep them safe.
  
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• KFC wants to open 20 new drive-thru restaurants in the North East - here are the locations

  10-09-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The full list of locations include the Northumberland towns of Berwick and Hexham, as well as Gosforth and St James' Park in Newcastle
  
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• Internet troll falsely accused dad of sex abuse in social media hate campaign

  10-09-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alan Colley, of Kenton, used his Facebook page to take part in a vicious conspiracy theory about an innocent man
  
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• Inquest told doctors could not have prevented death racing pundit Doug Moscrop

  10-09-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 77-year-old household name died at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital on April 17 - two days after an operation to repair an aneurysm on his aorta
  
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• Health committee slam NHS chiefs over Shotley Bridge Hospital plans

  10-09-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  County bosses have slammed NHS chiefs over planned hospital upgrades which have now been put on hold due to uncertainties over government funding
  
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• Durham council bosses slam NHS chiefs over Shotley Bridge Hospital plans

  10-09-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  County bosses have slammed NHS chiefs over planned hospital upgrades which have now been put on hold due to uncertainties over government funding
  
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