County Durham news

• General Election candidates for six County Durham seats named - The Northern Echo

  14-11-2019 21:47 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  General Election candidates for six County Durham seats named  The Northern Echo
  
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• Nurse who spent 'seconds' with man who later died in police cell admits making 'several errors'

  14-11-2019 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lynne Hetherington told an inquest her decision to let Mark Needham sleep rather than carrying out a full medical assessment on him was 'fundamentally flawed'
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro drivers reject 15% pay rise which would increase salaries up to £46,000

  14-11-2019 20:14
  
  Unions say the offer still doesn't match the salaries paid by other rail firms or solve understaffing issues
  
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• Lotto results: Set For Life winning numbers for Thursday, November 14

  14-11-2019 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Thursday November 14 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Strictly's Chris Ramsey reveals epic song choice and dream dance for Blackpool

  14-11-2019 19:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing's Chris Ramsey has danced to some amazing songs so far this year and he's got another this Saturday
  
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• Three young men arrested after shop worker is threatened with a knife in broad daylight robbery

  14-11-2019 19:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The suspects were arrested after thieves attempted to steal a bike from outside a Northumberland furniture shop
  
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• Connor Brown murder trial: Teenager relives the moment his friend fell fatally injured to the ground

  14-11-2019 19:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leighton Barrass and Ally Gordon deny murdering Connor Brown in an alleyway in Sunderland
  
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• Laura Pidcock announces a Labour government will fine businesses that pay women less than men

  14-11-2019 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Laura Pidcock leads Labour's campaigning as the party focuses on equality and employment rights
  
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• The Newcastle University student who developed an app to support the West End Food Bank

  14-11-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Masitano Sichone, 36, has launched an app that lets community food banks send out notifications when essential items are low
  
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• Suspected charity box thief has warrant issued after fleeing court

  14-11-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam Hodgson had attended South East Northumberland Magistrates' Court but left before his case was called on
  
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• Boyfriend reveals heartache after partner dies days after planning Rome Valentine's trip

  14-11-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlotte Orwin, who dreamed of working with animals, died of sudden adult death syndrome in June. Now, her partner wants to raise awareness of the importance of cardiac screening
  
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• Businessman up in arms about poor water quality on Cullercoats Beach

  14-11-2019 18:31
  
  A businessman has called for action after Cullercoats beach has been again given a "poor" rating for its water-quality.
  
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• Martin Lewis' trick will give every Brit a free £175 before Christmas - and it couldn't be easier

  14-11-2019 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you fancy bagging an extra couple of hundred pounds, you'd do well to follow the Money Saving Expert founder's advice
  
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• Brexit Party parliamentary candidate for Tynemouth revealed - and he lives in Australia

  14-11-2019 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After surviving the Piper Alpha oil rig disaster in 1988, Ed Punchard has been revealed as the Brexit Party candidate for Tynemouth
  
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• 2019 General election - what is my constituency?

  14-11-2019 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Voters will head to the polls for the 2019 General Election on December 12
  
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• Why rush hour traffic congestion on the Tyne Bridge has been even worse than normal

  14-11-2019 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses have discovered that traffic lights on the Gateshead side of the bridge are suffering a communications fault that drivers have complained is causing 'horrendous' queues
  
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• Newcastle West End charity speaks out about the importance of paying staff the living wage

  14-11-2019 17:00
  
  With the real living wage increasing, The Scotswood Natural Community Garden urges more employers to join the movement
  
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• Gateshead schoolchildren turned away over dangerous ozone gas fears

  14-11-2019 17:00
  
  Ravensworth Terrace Primary School in Birtley is being investigated after an airborne virus killer machine malfunctioned
  
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• From loud music to late night shouting - Newcastle's noisiest neighbourhoods revealed

  14-11-2019 17:00
  
  Figures show that 2,160 noise complaints have been made over the past 12 months - with everything from DIY to buskers causing a racket
  
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• Geordie Shore star Bethan Kershaw 'storms out of the house' and off the show after blazing row

  14-11-2019 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Filming is underway on series 21 of Geordie Shore but one cast member is reported to have quit the MTV show
  
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• Man comes up with genius way to de-ice your car and keep you warm

  14-11-2019 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Harris' hack has gone down a treat on social media, with the North East getting its first taste of winter this week
  
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• When is the 2019 general election and when will the results be announced?

  14-11-2019 16:11
  
  Here are the key dates to look out for in the December 2019 general election
  
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• Astronomer claims you can see 'Alan Shearer' and 'Parmo' star constellations

  14-11-2019 16:09
  
  Mark Thompson, from BBC Stargazing Live, was asked to identify 12 new constellations dedicated to northern and Scottish cities
  
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• MH17 investigation reveals 'closer ties than thought' between Russia and Ukraine rebels

  14-11-2019 15:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It has emerged there are close links between Russian and Ukrainian rebel forces believed to have shot down MH17
  
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• What is an MP, what do they do and how much do they get paid?

  14-11-2019 14:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On December 12 the UK will go to the polls to elect a new Government
  
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• You can get a free Greggs Festive Bake if you're on Vodafone - here's how

  14-11-2019 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Greggs are giving out free Festive Bakes to Vodafone customers today
  
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• What does turnout mean and what will happen in the 2019 general election?

  14-11-2019 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  What was turnout in the 2017 general election and what can we expect this time?
  
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• Who will win December 12 general election? Boris Johnson leads but Jeremy Corbyn still has a chance

  14-11-2019 13:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Elections are more unpredictable than ever but who is going to win this one? Here's our election prediction
  
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• Will you be my bridesmaid? Can I meet Ant and Dec? Odd questions posed to Newcastle Travelodge staff

  14-11-2019 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One guest asked if Ant and Dec could 'pop into the hotel' to visit their gran.
  
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• Metro ticket prices set to rise in 2020 - here's how higher fares and other changes will affect you

  14-11-2019 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors are expected to sign off on fare increases for the ageing rail network next week, with the price of adult single or day tickets expected to rise by up to 10p from January 2
  
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• Why this Gateshead pub is still open after the council revoked its premises licence

  14-11-2019 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Gateshead pub remains open after its licence was revoked as pub bosses plan their next move
  
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• The most deprived neighbourhoods in the North East ranked by postcode

  14-11-2019 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has published official rankings of childhood poverty across the country - and you can search how deprived your neighbourhood is using our interactive tool
  
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• Fabulous 18th century clocks from prized collection going on sale - if you have the money

  14-11-2019 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The late Eric Morton is best remembered as a taxidermist at the Great North Museum: Hancock, but he was also an avid collector of clocks
  
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• Geordie Shore new boys Anthony Kennedy and Louis Shaw join cast as filming continues on series 21

  14-11-2019 12:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie Shore cast has got bigger for series 21 with two new lads joining X Factor star Amelia Lily
  
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• Gang of travelling thieves steal goods worth more than £100,000 from North East homes

  14-11-2019 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Burglars targeted homes in Ashington, Gosforth and Birtley and are believed to have taken more than £100,000 in goods during seven raids
  
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• Sir Bobby Robson's legacy continues to inspire at County Durham school - Newton News

  14-11-2019 12:47 via newtonnews.co.uk
  Sir Bobby Robson's legacy continues to inspire at County Durham school  Newton News
  
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• Amazon 'ruin Christmas' for angry mum and daughter after gift arrives unwrapped

  14-11-2019 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  However the firm say the mum should have had a message warning her in advance
  
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• Met Office reveals where it could snow in the North East this weekend

  14-11-2019 12:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has looked at the forecast for the North East this weekend and told us where it could be likely to snow
  
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• Sedgefield general election 2019: Candidates, polling stations and constituency details

  14-11-2019 12:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find the current City of Durham MP, full list of candidates, list of polling stations, the 2017 election results and the 2016 EU Referendum results
  
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• North Durham general election 2019: Candidates, polling stations and constituency details

  14-11-2019 12:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find the current North Durham MP, full list of candidates, list of polling stations, the 2017 election results and the 2016 EU Referendum results
  
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• Houghton and Sunderland South election 2019: Candidates, polling stations and constituency details

  14-11-2019 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find the current Houghton and Sunderland South MP, full list of candidates, list of polling stations, the 2017 election results and the 2016 EU Referendum results
  
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• Sunderland Central general election 2019: Candidates, polling stations and constituency details

  14-11-2019 11:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find the current Sunderland Central MP, full list of candidates, list of polling stations, the 2017 election results and the 2016 EU Referendum results
  
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• I'm A Celebrity lineup set to get two new stars as show returns to ITV

  14-11-2019 11:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new series of I'm A Celebrity starts on ITV on Sunday and the lineup is set to get bigger with two new arrivals
  
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• General Election 2019: What does 'purdah' mean and how does it work?

  14-11-2019 11:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government went into 'purdah' when the general election began. But what does that mean?
  
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• Collapsed manhole which caused traffic chaos in Durham city centre repaired and road reopened

  14-11-2019 11:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Visitors heading to Durham Lumiere will be reassured to see that a main road in the city centre has reopened after a manhole was cracked
  
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• LNER train delays through Leeds after two trains collide

  14-11-2019 10:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  LNER says no-one was injured in the depot crash but train departures and arrivals are heavily delayed
  
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• How to enter Great British Bake Off 2020 as Channel 4 show opens applications

  14-11-2019 09:54
  
  The Channel 4 baking contest is recruiting contestants for 2020 - could it finally be the year a Geordie shines?
  
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• Child killer Ian Huntley attacks prison guard before being sent crying to solitary

  14-11-2019 09:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Huntley, who is serving a life sentence at HMP Frankland for killing 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, also told a guard to "f*** off"
  
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• Currys Black Friday glitch sees £289 iPads selling for just £4

  14-11-2019 09:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Customers were shocked to see how cheap Apple iPads were when they got to the checkout - however it has not yet been confirmed whether Curry's will honour the price
  
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• Morpeth drug addict's mini crime spree sees him banned from Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Harry's Cafe

  14-11-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Midgley carried out a number of thefts in the Morpeth area, including one at Harry's Bar and Cafe, from where he took the charity boxes
  
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