County Durham news

• Pledge to stamp out hate crime following spike in anti-Semitic attacks in Sunderland

  20-09-2019 22:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A recent report showed that hate crimes against the Jewish Community had reached a record high
  
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• GP closure plan in Easington Colliery put on hold by health bosses

  20-09-2019 21:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following a meeting, health bosses agreed the closure proposals should be put on hold
  
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• 'Foul abuse' from drivers and traffic chaos: Residents call for action near Northumberland school

  20-09-2019 21:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The concerns relate to the streets around Cleaswell Hill School in Guide Post
  
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• Sunderland food shop on fire: Investigation after yet another blaze hits street

  20-09-2019 21:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two fire crews raced to the Hot Dip Stop, which sells breakfasts and salads in Sunderland
  
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• Caught red handed with over 63,000 smuggled cigarettes - but duo are spared jail

  20-09-2019 20:49
  
  Newcastle duo's plot was foiled when they arrived back to Britain from South Africa
  
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• Alan Shearer awards Sam Fender his number one album in perhaps the most Geordie celebration ever

  20-09-2019 20:22
  
  Big Al, a Toon top and a working man's club in North Shields - this picture has it all
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Friday September 20

  20-09-2019 20:15
  
  The winning EuroMillions numbers and Thunderball for Friday September 20 are below - live updates below
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: National Lottery and Thunderball winning numbers for Friday September 20

  20-09-2019 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions numbers and Thunderball for Friday September 20 are below - live updates below
  
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• £85,000 of cocaine stuffed behind a bath panel during police raid at Newcastle home

  20-09-2019 20:02
  
  A man and woman were charged with possession with intent to supply a Class A drug
  
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• The 89-year-old from Cowgate known as ‘Nana Betty’ who is grandmother to more than 100 children

  20-09-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Betty Playford, 89, dedicated herself to improving the Cowgate community for over 40 years
  
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• Row erupts again over Lib Dem leader's 'Barbie doll' slur as councillors stage walkouts

  20-09-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Lib Dem leader Jonathan Wallace faced a barrage of attacks on Thursday over sexist remarks he made about Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness
  
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• Drunk woman set three fires in her ex partner's flat after their abusive relationship broke down

  20-09-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amy Burrell, of Sunderland, who had suffered domestic abuse, admitted arson but was spared prison
  
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• Two people seriously injured after being cut free from car following crash near Alnwick

  20-09-2019 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services scrambled to the collision on the B6341 at around 1.47pm on Friday
  
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• Watch The Crown trailer for season three as an Oscar-winning actress joins the cast

  20-09-2019 18:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Olivia Colman takes over as the Queen in the upcoming new series of the Netflix hit which will make its debut this winter
  
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• Woman fighting for her life in hospital after falling from the cliffs at Marsden

  20-09-2019 17:54
  
  Emergency services were called to Marsden cliffs at 2.05pm after a woman fell from the cliffs
  
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• Lane7 boss talks about plans for North Shields bowling alley

  20-09-2019 17:49
  
  The firm won't just be offering 10-pin bowling at its second Tyneside venue
  
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• Katie Price goes for a sunbed in Chirton after a night out with Geordie Shore's Chloe Ferry

  20-09-2019 17:34
  
  Model and tabloid regular Katie Price went for a sunbed after a night out with Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry
  
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• County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service host national safety exercise - The Northern Echo

  20-09-2019 17:34 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service host national safety exercise  The Northern EchoA FIRE and rescue *service* has joined forces with a water company for a national exercise which tested capabilities to restore water to 50000 homes.
  
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• Climate strike: Students take to Newcastle streets demanding action against climate change

  20-09-2019 17:32
  
  The protest was part of a global demo demanding leaders take action on climate change
  
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• Councillor speaks out on problem-plagued block of flats in Stakeford

  20-09-2019 17:29
  
  Residents had previously questioned reports of improvement, but councillors were once again assured of progress
  
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• Chloe Ferry wakes up in bed with Katie Price after wild night in Newcastle with Basshunter

  20-09-2019 17:12
  
  Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry enjoyed a night out with Katie Price in Newcastle on Thursday
  
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• Depressed HMP Durham sex offender dies alone after family refused overnight stay

  20-09-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prisoner was serving a 16 year sentence at the North East jail for sickening crimes
  
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• Council rejects calls to ban bottled water from Gateshead's public buildings amid climate crisis

  20-09-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The borough’s Lib Dem opposition leader, Jonathan Wallace, urged councillors on Thursday to phase out the sale of plastic bottles from all Gateshead Council premises
  
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• Cap on pubs could be introduced in Durham city as council looks to squash drink problem

  20-09-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council is considering plans for a special policy in Durham city that could limit the number of licenced premises
  
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• Calls for extra Metro security to deal with 'blitzed' stag and hen parties arriving at Newcastle Airport

  20-09-2019 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Transport leaders were told this week that airport staff had raised concerns about drunken groups flying into Newcastle and causing problems on their journey out of the airport
  
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• Sunderland Brexit meeting lasts a marathon seven-and-a-half hours

  20-09-2019 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors finally wrapped up a marathon seven and a half-hour council meeting, which had to be held over two days, with a call for Sunderland's MPs to break the Brexit deadlock
  
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• Durham County Poets and their Hand Me Down Blues - Cashbox Magazine Canada

  20-09-2019 14:56 via cashboxcanada.ca
  Durham County Poets and their Hand Me Down Blues  Cashbox Magazine CanadaCanadian folk and roots outfit Durham County Poets are offering up their fourth and newest release, this time celebrating all things blues and the artists that ...
  
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• Emergency services called after car flips onto its roof on Bensham street

  20-09-2019 14:41
  
  The incident happened on Rectory Road, in Bensham, Gateshead, at around 8.15am on Friday - a 30-year-old man suffered minor injuries
  
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• Viewers of ITV quiz show The Chase left taken aback by Bradley Walsh's dig at Paul Sinha

  20-09-2019 14:39
  
  Paul 'The Sinnerman' Sinha was the Chaser and hoping to overcome the contestants appearing on the ITV show
  
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• When will the new Silverlink cycle and pedestrian bridges open? Here's the latest

  20-09-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new triple-decker roundabout at the junction of the A19 and Coast Road opened in March but the cycle bridges are still closed
  
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• Teens burst in to Chapel House GP surgery hurling abuse on bikes and skateboards

  20-09-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Almost a dozen abusive kids caused chaos as stunned patients watched on, yet when they were told police were coming they just told staff 'bring it on'
  
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• Child abuse victims at County Durham school 'retraumatised' after facing justice system - ChronicleLive

  20-09-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Child abuse victims at County Durham school 'retraumatised' after facing justice system  ChronicleLivePupils from Stanhope Castle School gave evidence as part of the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse.
  
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• Child abuse victims at County Durham school 'retraumatised' after facing justice system

  20-09-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pupils from Stanhope Castle School gave evidence as part of the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse
  
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• Love Island's Maura reveals she stormed out of villa but it was never shown on TV

  20-09-2019 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One of this year's Love Island contestants has revealed they stormed out of the villa but their exit wasn't shown
  
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• Thomas Cook collapse fears and what it might mean for your holiday

  20-09-2019 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of holidaymakers could be hit as the travel agent's shares plummet
  
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• Vera filming is spotted in Whitley Bay as work on the new series approaches its end

  20-09-2019 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Long-running shoot has seen Brenda Blethyn and co. in action across the North East making the 10th series of the drama
  
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• HMS Prince of Wales, the Royal Navy's newest aircraft carrier, squeezes out of dockyard

  20-09-2019 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The sister ship of HMS Queen Elizabeth was partly built in the North East and departed Rosyth dockyard on Thursday
  
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• 'We've lost everything' - Gateshead couple's heartbreak as home destroyed in alleged arson attack

  20-09-2019 12:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The family had lived in the home for almost 45 years and say they are lucky to be alive
  
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• Newcastle climate strike LIVE: Activists protest at Civic Centre for 'biggest climate strike yet'

  20-09-2019 12:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Protesters from the UK Schools Climate Network are gathering outside Newcastle Civic Centre on Friday morning to demand action over climate change
  
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• Why Newcastle University archaeologists believe pigs helped build Stonehenge

  20-09-2019 12:00
  
  Pig fat found near the site was thought to have been evidence of food for workers, but Newcastle University archaeologists think differently
  
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• Sunderland councillor defends actions and slams trolls after video of bar fight emerges

  20-09-2019 12:00
  
  Councillor Melanie Thornton, who represents the Copt Hill Ward, has slammed people who have been trolling her since the video appeared
  
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• Decision day looms for plans to bring Hard Rock Cafe to historic Newcastle Quayside building

  20-09-2019 11:55
  
  The iconic rock and roll-themed restaurant could move into the ground floor of the Grade-I listed Guildhall
  
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• Northumbria Police needs your help in deciding who deserves to be crowned Dog of the Year

  20-09-2019 11:36
  
  The new award has been launched to recognise the bravery of our police dogs after the introduction of Finn’s Law
  
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• County Durham entrepreneurs on track for success - Business Up North

  20-09-2019 11:17 via businessupnorth.co.uk
  County Durham entrepreneurs on track for success  Business Up NorthEntrepreneurs are set to boost their businesses by taking part in a six-month accelerator programme designed to help new County Durham companies flourish ...
  
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• A19 crash: Woman taken to hospital as drivers warned of severe delays

  20-09-2019 11:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The collision took place on the northbound carriageway, at the A183 roundabout, in Sunderland, at around 8.15am on Friday
  
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• Action for Children launches new creative arts project for Northumberland families

  20-09-2019 10:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over 15 local artists have helped the charity with its new arts project giving families the chance to explore their creative flair
  
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• Eerie pictures show what it's like inside the abandoned Camelot theme park

  20-09-2019 09:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Camelot theme park in Chorley, Lancashire, was visited by plenty North East families before it closed down in 2012
  
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• Martin Lewis reveals the cheapest time to book your flights for summer 2020

  20-09-2019 09:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Holidaymakers can save hundreds of pounds by taking advantage of easyjet's cheap flights, the Money Saving Expert says
  
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• Gun-toting robber jailed for five years over raid which saw him get away with just a laptop

  20-09-2019 09:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Dillon, armed with an imitation firearm and backed by Michael Carty and John Henderson, left a business manager fearing he was about to be killed
  
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• SSI steelworks explosion: Two killed in blast as South Bank site goes up in flames

  20-09-2019 09:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cleveland Police has said two people have died following an explosion at the former SSI steelworks site in Middlesbrough
  
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