County Durham news

• Xbox player tried to derail police probe into his relationship with underage girl he met on Fortnite

  08-11-2019 20:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Wood, of Washington, sent the young girl messages urging her to stay quiet about their relationship
  
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• Shields Ferry suspended 'until further notice' as urgent repairs take place

  08-11-2019 20:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  No ferries will be running over the weekend with a replacement taxi service taking passengers between North and South Shields
  
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• EuroMillions results: Winning lottery and Thunderball winning numbers for Friday November 8

  08-11-2019 20:30
  
  The winning EuroMillions numbers and Thunderball for Friday November 8 - live updates below
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning lottery and Thunderball winning numbers for Friday November 8

  08-11-2019 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions numbers and Thunderball for Friday November 8 - live updates below
  
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• Police hunting BMW driver who rammed into parked cars on North Shields street

  08-11-2019 19:48
  
  It is believed four cars were damaged by the white BMW which was driven at high speed through North King Street in North Shields
  
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• The heartwarming gesture by Berwick teenagers to honour war heroes ahead of Remembrance Day

  08-11-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three teenagers have created an art installation to show their respects ahead of Remembrance Sunday
  
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• Northumberland thief found 'sweating heavily' in car with £2,000 of stolen cable in the back

  08-11-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Kelly stole 80m of the cable from a disused electrical distribution system at Northumberland Energy Park
  
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• Miracle boy born with 2% of his brain gives back to the Newcastle hospital that saved his life

  08-11-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Noah Wall was given little chance of survival but has returned to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle to spread some festive cheer
  
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• Man taken to hospital after falling into quarry was wanted by police on prison recall

  08-11-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 24-year-old man slipped and fell into Marsden Quarry suffering back and wrist injuries on November 2
  
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• Man arrested for being drunk and disorderly who died in police custody had suffered head injury

  08-11-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police officers told an inquest they thought Mark Needham's slurred speech and sluggishness meant he was 'just drunk'
  
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• Driver has lucky escape after lorry crashed into car and blocked Low Fell road

  08-11-2019 18:03
  
  Police were called to a crash between a lorry and car on the busy road in Low Fell on Friday afternoon
  
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• Man allegedly sprayed shop worker with liquid as he was thrown out of Jarrow store

  08-11-2019 17:57
  
  Police were called to the McColls shop in Jarrow after a man was allegedly acting in a threatening way
  
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• Newcastle United fans' group speak of 'regret' over £120m development next to St James' Park

  08-11-2019 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A £120m transformation of Strawberry Place was signed off by Newcastle City Council on Friday, despite more than 1,700 objections
  
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• "The best news I've heard in years" - North Shields residents react to Aldi plans

  08-11-2019 17:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aldi wants to build a new store in North Shields
  
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• A sneak preview of the amazing statue dedicated to Langley Park miners more than 40 years after pit closes

  08-11-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christine Pringle's dad, Eric Weighill, was the last pitman to die at work in the Victoria Seam of Langley Park colliery in February 1971 and she is the driving force behind a new memorial to honour village miners
  
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• Fears losing European funding could have 'catastrophic consequences' for County Durham - Sunderland Echo

  08-11-2019 16:47 via sunderlandecho.com
  
  Fears losing European funding could have 'catastrophic consequences' for County Durham  Sunderland Echo
  
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• Fears losing European funding could have 'catastrophic consequences' for County Durham - Hartlepool Mail

  08-11-2019 16:47 via hartlepoolmail.co.uk
  
  Fears losing European funding could have 'catastrophic consequences' for County Durham  Hartlepool Mail
  
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• Gateshead food hygiene ratings: The dirtiest takeaways in town revealed

  08-11-2019 16:28
  
  These are the venues serving food with a one or zero-star food rating in Gateshead, according to the Food Standards Agency
  
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• Drugs and cash seized after Post Office staff become suspicious about 'smelly package'

  08-11-2019 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Post Office staff called police after concerns about a package and officers found it contained cannabis shatter
  
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• Sam Fender DOUBLES number of people at Newcastle's Christmas lights switch-on this year

  08-11-2019 15:14
  
  Newcastle City Council have confirmed that more than 10,000 people lined the city centre to watch the North Shields singer songwriter switch on the festive display
  
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• Massive transformation of Strawberry Place approved despite Newcastle United fans' backlash

  08-11-2019 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors have given their backing to a £120m redevelopment of land next to St James' Park, despite fears that it will prevent the future expansion of the iconic stadium
  
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• Woman dies after being 'swept away' by floodwater in Derbyshire

  08-11-2019 14:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman has been recovered from flood water in Darley Dale after officers were called out in the early hours of the morning
  
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• Weekend weather forecast: Rain to clear up in the North East but it will feel very cold

  08-11-2019 14:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Despite some brighter conditions, it will feel chilly and at times be overcast this weekend
  
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• Tributes paid to Dave Cleverley after body discovered on rocks near Whitley Bay

  08-11-2019 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Popular 34-year-old from Seaton Sluice was found dead on Wednesday
  
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• Armed police arrest man reportedly carrying firearm in Sunderland city centre

  08-11-2019 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers were called after an alleged confrontation between a man and a group of people
  
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• Mum says her 'little fighter' daughter with Down's Syndrome is being 'completely failed'

  08-11-2019 13:40
  
  New Hartley mum Rachel Mewes set up advocacy group Three 21 to promote 'equality and inclusion' for people with Down's Syndrome
  
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• Pedestrian who was knocked over outside pub in Sunderland dies in hospital

  08-11-2019 13:16
  
  Craig Whitfield, 57, was fighting for life after the collision on Hylton Road on Saturday night
  
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• Shoppers will be able to dance on ice if outdoor rink comes to the Metrocentre

  08-11-2019 13:00
  
  Christmas is coming and that means an outdoor ice-skating rink could be heading to Gateshead's Metrocentre
  
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• Most wanted: The North East criminals at large on our streets

  08-11-2019 13:00
  
  Police want to speak to these men for crimes ranging from theft to murder
  
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• Lorry driver accused of causing serious injury after crash on A69

  08-11-2019 13:00
  
  Robert Hogg appeared in court after a collision between two lorries on the A69 at Haydon Bridge last November
  
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• Do you want to be a firefighter? The service is recruiting in the North East - how to apply

  08-11-2019 13:00
  
  Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service are all looking for new recruits
  
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• MP Laura Pidcock in the running for Labour Deputy Leader following resignation of Tom Watson

  08-11-2019 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Campaigning MP Laura Pidcock is seen as a favourite to become Jeremy Corbyn's deputy - but faces competition
  
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• Who is True Geordie? KSI vs Logan Paul's commentator is also a huge YouTube star and NUFC fan

  08-11-2019 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United fan True Geordie has made plenty of headlines in 2019 and will be on air during KSI vs Logan Paul at the Staples Center in Los Angeles
  
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• Shining a light on North East businesses at the Heart of the Community

  08-11-2019 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Last year the award was won by County Durham print company Newton Press, which has strong roots in Newton Aycliffe
  
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• 'I just love the Toon, man, I f****** love ya' - Sam Fender thanks Newcastle

  08-11-2019 11:35
  
  Sam drew a crowd of 10,000 to watch him switch-on Newcastle's Christmas lights, and he left an emotional message as he left home to go on tour
  
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• Letters: 'If Durham County Council had real interest in economic development then it would reduce the need to travel to Consett' - The Northern Echo

  08-11-2019 11:34 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Letters: 'If Durham County Council had real interest in economic development then it would reduce the need to travel to Consett'  The Northern Echo
  
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• Ewan Ireland in court accused of robbery at the Hoppings fun fair in Newcastle

  08-11-2019 11:23
  
  Ireland, 18, is charged with robbery and possessing an offensive weapon relating to an incident at Exhibition Park
  
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• Strawberry Place development decision LIVE: Controversial £120m plans could be given green light

  08-11-2019 09:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The huge Newcastle city centre development has attracted backlash from Newcastle United fans
  
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• Strawberry Place development decision LIVE: Controversial £120m plans being discussed

  08-11-2019 09:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The huge Newcastle city centre development has attracted backlash from Newcastle United fans
  
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• Strawberry Place development decision LIVE: Controversial £120m plans approved

  08-11-2019 09:47
  
  The huge Newcastle city centre development has attracted backlash from Newcastle United fans
  
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• Strawberry Place development decision as it happened: Controversial £120m plans approved

  08-11-2019 09:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The huge Newcastle city centre development has attracted backlash from Newcastle United fans
  
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• Flood warnings cover England as torrential rain hits Yorkshire - will the North East be affected?

  08-11-2019 09:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Swathes of Yorkshire and the Midlands were affected by serious flooding on Thursday which is set to continue, but will the waters make it this far North?
  
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• Schoolboy having hair cut was rammed into wall by car when danger driver smashed into salon

  08-11-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Blaine Gilby, of Sunderland, crashed into the barber shop after a row with the owner, sending a 15-year-old customer careering across the salon
  
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• Council defends 'inconsistent and unfair' pay rises for civic centre's high-earning executives

  08-11-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As Newcastle councillors signed off on pay increases for top directors on Wednesday, Labour said criticism of the council's big earners was “disrespectful” and “quite simply wrong”
  
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• Student Tory spat at while encouraging freshers to join Conservative society

  08-11-2019 08:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle University Conservatives have downplayed the incident and insist the event was a success
  
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• Toys 'R' Us will be demolished amid 'interest' in the site

  08-11-2019 07:00
  
  The former Toys 'R' Us unit near the Metrocentre will be flattened after the council's planning committee gave the go-ahead to demotion plans
  
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• Metro boss admits unreliable Tyne and Wear trains among 'worst performing rail fleets in the world'

  08-11-2019 07:00
  
  Tobyn Hughes told city councillors that the network's ageing trains are increasingly prone to failures
  
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• Labour and Tories are both targeting the North with promises to spend hundreds of billions of pounds

  08-11-2019 07:00
  
  Chancellor Sajid Javid says he will borrow to 'level-up the entire United Kingdom' while Labour's John McDonnell says 'the centre of gravity is shifting away from London'
  
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• Former Toys 'R' Us store near the Metrocentre will be demolished amid 'interest' in the site

  08-11-2019 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Toys 'R' Us unit near the Metrocentre will be flattened after the council's planning committee gave the go-ahead to demotion plans
  
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• North East news LIVE: Metro delays between St James and South Shields due to low rail adhesion

  08-11-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive's breaking news service including Friday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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