County Durham news

• Murder investigation launched after baby boy rescued from river in Greater Manchester dies

  11-09-2019 22:39
  
  Police were called to reports that a child was in the River Irwell in Radcliffe, shortly before 4.25pm on Wednesday
  
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• Two men with blade threaten staff at Gateshead petrol station during armed robbery

  11-09-2019 21:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Staff and a customer at the garage were left shaken after two men with a blade demanded money from the till
  
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• Cheryl swaps popstar life for office job - for charity

  11-09-2019 21:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie singer headed to Canary Wharf to help raise funds for the BGC Charity Day to commemorate the loss of over 700 employees in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York on September 11, 2001
  
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• County Championship: Durham set Middlesex difficult fourth innings total - BBC Sport

  11-09-2019 20:04
  County Championship: Durham set Middlesex difficult fourth innings total  BBC SportMiddlesex require another 175 runs to beat Durham in Division Two as wickets tumble on day two at Lord's.
  
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• World university rankings: How North East institutions fare on a global scale

  11-09-2019 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham University is among the top 200 institutions across the globe, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday September 11 draw

  11-09-2019 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers and Thunderball for Wednesday September 11 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Care home disgrace: This mean pair subjected severely disabled woman to sickening harassment

  11-09-2019 19:00
  
  Jessica Burgess and Lindsey Warham were employed as care workers by an autism charity at a Northumberland care home when they goaded and abused a resident
  
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• Business leaders react to new clean air toll - months after claims it could be 'catastrophic' for city centre

  11-09-2019 19:00
  
  It was confirmed last Friday that private cars will be exempt from the Clean Air Zone fees coming into force in 2021, much to the relief of traders who feared a severe drop in footfall
  
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• Bedlington teacher banned for life after having sex with 'vulnerable' former pupil

  11-09-2019 19:00
  
  The 36-year-old has been banned from ever teaching again after admitting shameful behaviour
  
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• Motorcyclist taken to hospital after one vehicle collision in Consett

  11-09-2019 18:43
  
  Medomsley Bank in Consett has been closed by police while they carry out investigation works
  
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• Warm September could lead to mosquito, wasp and midge invasion - expert fears

  11-09-2019 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Temperatures in England could hit 25C on Friday with the weekend set to be bright and sunny for most of the UK
  
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• Teenage girl who was missing for over 48 hours has been found, police confirm

  11-09-2019 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Katherine Patterson, 19, from Hexham had not been seen since the morning of Monday, September 9
  
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• Police 'increasingly concerned' for welfare of teenage girl who has been missing for over 48 hours

  11-09-2019 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Katherine Patterson, 19, from Hexham was last seen in the Walkergate area of Newcastle on the morning of Monday, September 9
  
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• CCTV appeal after a 23-year-old man was left fighting for life following city centre fight

  11-09-2019 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man suffered life-changing injuries as a result of an assault and police believe the man in the images may be able to help with their investigation
  
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• Piers Morgan loses it on Good Morning Britain over Fireman Sam - again

  11-09-2019 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The invariably irritated host flew of the handle on ITV this morning over one fire service's stance on using Fireman Sam to recruit firefighters
  
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• Life on Wearside and County Durham in 2008 ....here's 15 reminders - Sunderland Echo

  11-09-2019 17:54
  Life on Wearside and County Durham in 2008 ....here's 15 reminders  Sunderland EchoIt's the year when an American star came to Wearside and snow settled on a particular part of Sunderland city centre.
  
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• Life on Wearside and County Durham in 2008 ....here's 15 reminders in photo form - Sunderland Echo

  11-09-2019 17:54
  Life on Wearside and County Durham in 2008 ....here's 15 reminders in photo form  Sunderland EchoIt's the year when an American star came to Wearside and snow settled on a particular part of Sunderland city centre.
  
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• Emmerdale's Asan N'jie sacked after altercation with Jamie Lomas at TV Choice Awards

  11-09-2019 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emmerdale actor Asan N'jie has been sacked from the ITV soap after the altercation at Monday night's awards
  
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• Seaham sandwich shop which breached planning rules wins bid to serve hot food

  11-09-2019 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Local firm 'Tastebuds' has been based at 55a The Avenue for around a year, taking over from a former greengrocers at the site
  
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• The amount of liabilities South Tyneside Council has linked to PFI contracts revealed

  11-09-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Private finance initiatives (PFIs) involve public authorities partnering with private sector firms to deliver projects; Several schools are included in South Tyneside
  
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• North East MPs on Labour deputy Tom Watson's calls for second EU referendum

  11-09-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tom Watson says there should be a referendum before any general election and believes a single-issue Brexit election may not break the deadlock in Parliament
  
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• Meet the 70-year-old man who has done all 39 Great North Runs - and shows no sign of slowing down

  11-09-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ed White had never done a race before when he heard athlete Brendan Foster being interviewed on TV about 'this new run' in 1981
  
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• Lebanese restaurant owner fined £20,000 after suspected illegal worker discovered

  11-09-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of agencies were involved in the inspections at the Lebaneat restaurants in Durham and Yarm
  
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• Holiday hell as Sunderland dad 'falls ill' on dream family trip to Turkey

  11-09-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Christie says his family's stay at the Limak Lara Resort Turkey, which he booked through Jet2.com, turned into a 'nightmare'
  
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• Bongo's Bingo court battle: Camp and Furnace and 'Jonny Bongo' in row over rights

  11-09-2019 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Boiler Shop in Newcastle has regularly hosted Bongo's Bingo events - but a fight at the High Court is under way
  
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• Massive £250m-plus A1 upgrade moves a step closer as plans submitted

  11-09-2019 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans to improve the dual carriageway between Birtley and the Coal House roundabout, which leads on to the Team Valley, had been due to take place this year but were delayed
  
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• New Newcastle-set gangsters TV drama Moreland's Firm spotted filming in city centre

  11-09-2019 15:57
  
  The crime drama taglined "Newcastle will never be the same" has been filming key scenes for the show
  
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• Dirty John season 2 cast and plot revealed as true crime drama returns with female killer

  11-09-2019 15:48
  
  Dirty John lit up Netflix at the start of the year and the first details have now been confirmed about season 2
  
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• The KFC £1.99 lunch offer that is cheaper than a Tesco meal deal

  11-09-2019 15:42
  
  This deal is good news for all those who like to grab their lunch on the go
  
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• Love on the dancefloor, vomit and lost shoes: Your memories of Newcastle's Tuxedo Royale

  11-09-2019 15:35
  
  The derelict vessel, known locally as 'The Boat' while docked under the Tyne Bridge, made its final voyage this week - to be scrapped
  
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• Victory for two little girls who 'changed the world' as health bosses make landmark decision

  11-09-2019 15:20
  
  A drug keeping Nicole and Jessica Rich WILL be made available on the NHS after they showed the medical world it could change the course of Batten's Disease
  
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• Love Island Greg loses 50,000 Instagram followers after dumping Amber while hers soar to 3 million

  11-09-2019 14:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island's Greg O'Shea's decision to dump Amber by text has prompted his Instagram followers to drop sharply
  
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• Rare grey African parrot reunited with its owner after it was stolen from Prudhoe home

  11-09-2019 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bobby the parrot was quickly found by police after he was snatched from his home in Prudhoe by burglars
  
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• Exploring the changing face of Newcastle suburb

  11-09-2019 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From Roman times through rural retreat for the rich to industrial workers' homes, local history event will chart the story of Benwell
  
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• Drivers set to face year of delays during £8.5m South Shields flood prevention work

  11-09-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Works by Northumbrian Water to reduce flood risk at Prince Edward Road, in South Shields, are expected to start in March and last about a year
  
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• Chi Onwurah to hold 'People's Parliament' after accusing PM of 'silencing MPs in Westminster'

  11-09-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Labour shadow minister said the shutdown of Parliament was 'preventing her doing her job and raising the issues her constituents care about'
  
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• Families watch on in horror as couple pulled from fire-engulfed Gateshead home

  11-09-2019 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men and two women were checked over by paramedics after being brought to safety by firefighters at the flat block on Marian Court
  
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• Police searching for hit-and-run driver who left scene after colliding with car in Hexham

  11-09-2019 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman driving a small black car drove off from the crash before police could arrive without leaving any details
  
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• Multi-million pound complex could 'transform' County Durham town centre - Bdaily

  11-09-2019 13:34
  Multi-million pound complex could 'transform' County Durham town centre  BdailyA town centre in County Durham is set for regeneration following the submission of plans for a new multi-million pound development. Plans have been submitted ...
  
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• CCTV image released after mobility scooter stolen in Sunderland burglary

  11-09-2019 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police want to identify the man in the CCTV image after a mobility scooter was stolen during a burglary in Sunderland
  
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• Despicable thieves steal charity collection boxes from Whitley Bay deli

  11-09-2019 12:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The burglary, which took place at Hel’s Kitchen in West Monkseaton, has been described as "disgusting"
  
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• Burglary suspects chased down after crashing car they allegedly stole on roundabout

  11-09-2019 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police spotted the stolen car in Jarrow on Wednesday morning but the driver crashed into a roundabout as they tried to get away
  
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• Why workers are tackling an hour-long trek to the highest point in Northumberland

  11-09-2019 12:00
  
  Major peatland restoration project underway on top of Cheviot, the highest peak in Northumberland, covering an area the size of 240 football pitches
  
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• NUFC Fans Foodbank fundraiser to be held 10,000 miles way in Australia

  11-09-2019 12:00
  
  Fans at work Down Under as the NUFC Sydney fans group stages auction before screening of Liverpool game
  
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• Jealous ex attacked mum in school playground as 'terrified' children watched on

  11-09-2019 12:00
  
  Michelle Clough, of Sunderland, accused her victim of 's******* my boyfriend' after discovering 'explicit messages' on Facebook
  
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• Gateshead Family Sculpture Day at Saltwell Park axed due to council budget cuts

  11-09-2019 12:00
  
  Council bosses have blamed Government cuts for forcing them to scrap a popular family event
  
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• When is the September full moon 2019? Harvest moon to be visible on night of Friday 13th

  11-09-2019 11:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Harvest Moon - the most well known of all full moons - will be visible from the UK on the second full weekend of September
  
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• Durham County Poets Bring Deep South Via Quebec Sunday At Dog Mountain - Caledonian Record

  11-09-2019 11:00
  Durham County Poets Bring Deep South Via Quebec Sunday At Dog Mountain  Caledonian RecordDurham County Poets will perform Sunday at Dog Mountain as part of the 2019 Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series.
  
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• Police 'concerned' about missing Ian Wearns from Newbiggin Hall as search is launched to find him

  11-09-2019 10:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The family of Ian Wearns, from Newcastle, have not heard from him since he left home at around lunchtime on Tuesday
  
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• Northumberland County Council staff to be trained to identify signs of domestic abuse

  11-09-2019 10:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council's housing service has applied to become a member of the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance
  
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