County Durham news

• Ex-England star David James booted off Strictly Come Dancing after showdown

  20-10-2019 21:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former footballer was eliminated with partner Nadiya Bychkova despite rallying following a bad start to the competition
  
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• The 10 best places to see a ghost in the North East

  20-10-2019 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you’re sick of seeing rubbish ghost and ghoul costumes, then how about coming face to face with the real thing?
  
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• Brave Newcastle schoolboy's dream comes true after losing both his legs and arm to meningitis

  20-10-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Scotswood youngster who lost both his legs and his arm to the devastating disease has defied the odds
  
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• Shocking CCTV footage shows moment 'vindictive' arsonist set fire to cars at Ashington dealership

  20-10-2019 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Footage shows the moment an arsonist set fire to the cars at the Ashington dealership
  
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• 15 stunning pictures showing the beauty of autumn in the North East

  20-10-2019 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Photographer Tim McGuiness has been out and about capturing autumnal scenes in our area
  
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• Can you give these cats a home? These adorable animals are desperate to be adopted

  20-10-2019 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In County Durham, 456 cats were rescued as a result of calls to the charity's cruelty line last year
  
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• Cyclist suffers 'life-threatening injuries' after alleged hit-and-run in Ashington

  20-10-2019 14:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 25-year-old cyclist was hit by a Volkswagen Bora car and he was taken to hospital on Saturday night
  
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• Eddie Hearn on Lewis Ritson's world title hopes and fighting at St James' Park

  20-10-2019 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lewis Ritson beat Robbie Davies Jr in a thrilling fight at Newcastle's Utilita Arena on Saturday
  
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• Man fighting for life in hospital after alleged assault in North Shields

  20-10-2019 13:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 28-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital after being found with a serious head injury in the early hours of Sunday morning
  
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• Police still searching for driver who fled scene after crashing into fence at South Shields home

  20-10-2019 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were first called to Landseer Gardens in Whiteleas on Saturday morning after a car was left abandoned in a front garden
  
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• X Factor Celebrity fans want #JusticeforJenny as The Chase Vixen rejected by judges

  20-10-2019 13:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ITV talent show sparked fury when Jenny Ryan left and Ricki Lake was put through to the live shows
  
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• Vicky Pattison reveals she is 'truly feeling content' with boyfriend Ercan Ramadan

  20-10-2019 13:00
  
  The former Geordie Shore star posted on Instagram a picture of herself asleep on her boyfriend
  
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• Kelvin Bainbridge's heartbroken friends pay tribute to teen who died in Spennymoor crash

  20-10-2019 12:51
  
  The 19-year-old suffered fatal injuries when he crashed during a police pursuit in the County Durham town on Friday
  
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• Myra Hindley and Rose West's 'romance' at HMP Durham ended in row 'over who was most famous'

  20-10-2019 12:06
  
  New details of the evil pair's relationship have been revealed in a new book
  
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• Kelvin Bainbridge, 19, named as teenager killed in Spennymoor after police pursuit

  20-10-2019 11:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 19-year-old suffered fatal injuries when his car crashed into a wall in the County Durham town on Friday
  
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• Serial killer Levi Bellfield found badly hurt in HMP Frankland cell after apparent 'suicide attempt'

  20-10-2019 11:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Staff at the Durham jail save life of murderer locked up for killing Milly Dowler, Amelie Delagrange  and Marsha McDonnell, it has been claimed
  
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• Paul Gascoigne describes 'year of hell' after being cleared of sexually assaulting woman on train

  20-10-2019 10:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Newcastle United player said he was looking forward to getting on with his life
  
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• From empty loos and store rooms to bars and shops: thriving firms on the Tyne and Wear Metro

  20-10-2019 10:00
  
  Nexus is helping the platforms of the Metro line to provide a platform for new businesses
  
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• Sunderland mum left seriously injured in crash wants former friend sacked from NHS nurse job

  20-10-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Natalie Cave needed four operations after her ankle was crushed under the wheels of an Audi
  
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• A jacuzzi, bar and its own wind turbine - this swanky £2.3m Bishop Auckland home oozes luxury

  20-10-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With its own bar and a ground floor leisure complex, this unusual mansion comes with every imaginable luxury
  
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• Hate crimes are rising in the North East with more people attacked over sexuality and race

  20-10-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crimes directed at people because of their sexuality were up by almost 60% in County Durham in 2018/19 compared to the previous year
  
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• EE confirms around 50 jobs are at risk at its North Tyneside base

  20-10-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BT Group, which owns the company, is restructuring its office across the UK
  
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• Chris Ramsey on why he fears performing 'sexy' dance routine on Strictly Come Dancing

  20-10-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The stand-up comedian said performing a 'sexy' dance routine is a big challenge
  
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• Watch the incredible moment Lewis Ritson walked to the ring to the Blaydon Races

  20-10-2019 00:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie fighter is a massive Newcastle United fan and a 9,000-strong home crowd were in fine voice at the Arena to support him
  
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• Killers, gun-runners and drug traffickers: Europe's most wanted female criminals unmasked

  20-10-2019 00:00
  
  Europol has released the names and faces of the most wanted female criminals from across the continent
  
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