County Durham news

• 80,000 'green' jobs and a steel plant: Labour's vision for the North East revealed

  28-11-2019 23:30
  
  North West Durham MP candidate Laura Pidcock is set to launch the Labour Party's regional manifesto, which sets out priorities for the region
  
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• Metro disruption 'inevitable' from Sunday as Nexus slam 'unjustified' industrial action

  28-11-2019 22:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Train drivers who are members of the  RMT and ASLEF unions will not strike, but have announced industrial action beginning on Sunday December 1
  
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• Six County Durham schools shut doors to pupils after further norovirus outbreaks

  28-11-2019 21:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The schools will be closed on Friday after a large number of pupils and staff fell ill
  
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• General election 2019: Here's what's in the Labour Party manifesto

  28-11-2019 21:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's what the Labour Party, led by Jeremy Corbyn, are offering in their manifesto
  
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• Has Jeremy Corbyn failed to gain the full support of students in Newcastle?

  28-11-2019 20:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Students in Newcastle seem divided over how they will vote in the election. Has Jeremy Corbyn done enough to secure the Labour vote?
  
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• Lotto results: Set For Life winning numbers for Thursday November 28

  28-11-2019 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Thursday November 28 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Set For Life winning numbers for Thursday November 28

  28-11-2019 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Thursday November 28 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Cash and heroin seized during dawn raids in Sunderland and Durham as police target organised crime

  28-11-2019 19:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 12 people have been arrested after a large amount of cash and drugs were seized from homes in the north of England
  
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• Yet MORE parking drama as vehicles queue to get into Eldon Garden Car Park

  28-11-2019 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It comes after drivers reportedly had to wait three hours to leave one car park at the weekend
  
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• "Grinch" thief caught on CCTV stealing Christmas ornaments from outside Gateshead home

  28-11-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man was seen going into a garden in Pelaw with a bag and filling it up with decorations - police are now investigating the theft
  
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• Drink-driving mum caught swerving all over road with child in car

  28-11-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrea Sherwood was pulled over by police after she was seen to cross centre lines and pull out at junctions without stopping
  
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• County Durham mum becomes a millionaire just days after opening online bingo account

  28-11-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winner has been dubbed MeccaBingo.com's luckiest player ever after claiming more than £500,000 twice in just 10 days
  
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• Aldi's Kevin the Carrot causes chaos as families 'fight' to grab toy as it's released for sale

  28-11-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kevin the Carrot is on sale now in branches of Aldi across the country alongside a range of other vegetables
  
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• Night of mischief as up to a HUNDRED teenagers gather on the streets of Ryton

  28-11-2019 18:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One yob smashed eight parked cars and other stole booze from the One Stop shop
  
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• Newcastle church planning funeral for Mark Connelly who died after collapsing on the Bigg Market

  28-11-2019 18:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chaplain hopes to organise a 'celebration' of the popular pub goer's life in the city where he was loved
  
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• Former Newcastle bed shop staff turn redundancy into new business venture

  28-11-2019 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New Bridge Street Bedding Centre had closed after more than 30 years of trading, resulting in 32 redundancies
  
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• Virgin Money to create jobs in Newcastle with new digital hub

  28-11-2019 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 200-job unit at the bank's Gosforth site will be mixture of new and existing jobs
  
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• Thousands of street lights in North Tyneside could be upgraded in a bid to cut down on carbon

  28-11-2019 17:00
  
  Thousands of street lights in North Tyneside could be upgraded to a more environmentally friendly lamps in a bid to cut down on carbon.
  
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• The "revolutionary jeans" which took a woman from County Durham to Las Vegas

  28-11-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sally Smallwood, 35, of Lanchester, has won the prestigious clothing contract with Shelby, the makers of iconic Mustang cars.
  
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• Fresh appeal for witnesses after woman reported being raped at large party in Rothbury

  28-11-2019 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The rape was reported in July this year and police are still keen to speak to guests who were at the large party in Rothbury
  
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• Instagram and Facebook down: Social media websites hit with major system issues

  28-11-2019 16:24
  
  Both Facebook and Instagram have been plagued with system issues
  
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• Facebook and Instagram down: Social media giants hit with major system issues

  28-11-2019 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both Facebook and Instagram have been plagued with system issues
  
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• Chris Ramsey gets amazing Musicals Week song as he aims for Strictly semi-final

  28-11-2019 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly contestant Chris Ramsey is hoping his Musicals Week routine will get him and Karen Hauer into the semi-final
  
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• Newcastle University employee sacked for calling colleague a hash brown in 'racial incident'

  28-11-2019 15:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ollie de Planta says autocorrect on his email had changed the name of one of his colleagues to the breakfast item
  
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• Vile Sacriston abuser who sexually assaulted victim, 14, jailed for 10 and a half years

  28-11-2019 15:44
  
  John Robert Hood, 42, was sent to prison for a number of offences, dating back more than 20 years, after his victims came forward
  
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• Celebrity chef Gary Rhodes died of head injury, family reveal

  28-11-2019 15:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Moving tributes have been pouring in for the Michelin star chef who died on Tuesday night
  
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• Zara confirms it is taking part in Black Friday with big savings expected

  28-11-2019 14:57
  
  The retailer is expected to slash prices online and in store on Black Friday
  
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• Flood warnings in place for Whitley Bay, Cullercoats and Tynemouth as wet end to November continues

  28-11-2019 14:49
  
  There are still nine current flood warnings in the UK - meaning flooding is expected and immediate action is required
  
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• Flood warnings in place for North East coast as wet end to November continues

  28-11-2019 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are still nine current flood warnings in the UK - meaning flooding is expected and immediate action is required
  
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• North East temperatures set to plunge below freezing with potential frost and fog

  28-11-2019 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Met Office weather forecast says temperatures could get as low as -5 degrees over the coming three days
  
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• Police called to Durham school after pupil found carrying knife

  28-11-2019 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened at New Brancepeth Primary School on November 22
  
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• Manhunt on for County Durham robber on the run after escaping from prison

  28-11-2019 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fugitive Daniel Plaice absconded from HMP Kirkham in Preston on Sunday along with another prisoner
  
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• Man admits raping woman in Bishop Auckland back alley

  28-11-2019 13:48
  
  Alexander Neil Dixon, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of rape and one count of sexual assault
  
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• Naked cleaning firm opens in Newcastle charging clients up to £75 an hour

  28-11-2019 13:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Glimmer is a 'fun and flirty' service with the price dependent on how many clothes the cleaner has on
  
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• MP hopeful's election dream tainted with typo after spelling his own name wrong

  28-11-2019 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Gebhard moved to reassure voters that the votes would still be valid and said the council had spelt wrong on the ballot paper - but Northumberland County Council said the wording 'is lifted directly from the nomination papers submitted by the candidate'
  
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• Student flats development next to Manors Metro station dropped in favour of new offices

  28-11-2019 13:00
  
  Adderstone had wanted to build an eight-storey student housing block on the Kings Manor Business Park, but could now win approval to instead renovate the existing offices
  
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• Recalling Newcastle United memorabilia from the 1960s to the 1990s

  28-11-2019 13:00
  
  A new book, The Got, Not Got Football Gift Book, revisits the golden age of British football, including retro Newcastle United
  
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• Another rare bird of prey goes missing in Northumberland

  28-11-2019 13:00
  
  Hen harrier called Ada the latest to disappear in suspicious circumstances, with police and RSPB appealing for information
  
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• 2,000 pregnant women in County Durham didn't claim free flu jab

  28-11-2019 12:59
  
  More than 2,000 pregnant women were among about 50,000 people in County Durham who didn't claim their free flu jab last year
  
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• Trio threaten man in South Shields before attempting to break into moving cars

  28-11-2019 12:49
  
  Police are appealing for information after the incident in Gainsborough Avenue, Whiteleas, left victims shaken
  
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• Furious Ryton residents slam the council for cutting down four trees

  28-11-2019 12:43
  
  Gateshead Council say the trees had been inspected and found to be dead
  
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• Serial offender who committed over 230 offences in Newcastle back in court

  28-11-2019 12:37
  
  Geoffrey Riley, who has 235 past offences to his name, most involving disorderly behaviour, had managed to stay out of trouble since 2018
  
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• See thief stealing 2.5 tonne metal girder worth more than £8,000 - which he scrapped for £482

  28-11-2019 12:33
  
  Jason Lowley, of Gateshead, stole the heavy metal object from outside an engineering firm during the Christmas holidays
  
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• Four children's deaths linked to smoking at home and during pregnancy in County Durham and Darlington

  28-11-2019 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The dangers of smoking to children have been highlighted in a new report which linked it to the deaths of four children in County Durham and Darlington
  
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• How giving your friends a lift could invalidate your insurance and cost you £2,500

  28-11-2019 12:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are warning drivers that giving lifts to family and friends is illegal
  
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• Ian Lavery dismisses reports Labour is changing its general election strategy

  28-11-2019 12:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC reported Wansbeck MP Ian Lavery, who believes Brexit should go ahead, would play a bigger role
  
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• Drinking homemade smoothies could give you norovirus, experts have warned

  28-11-2019 12:10
  
  Researchers say that frozen fruit, particularly raspberries and strawberries, used to make the drinks can pose a risk
  
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• Two prolific shoplifters who terrorised Gateshead businesses jailed

  28-11-2019 11:24
  
  The pair were each sentenced to seven months in prison after a string of thefts in Whickham, Winlaton, Blaydon and Crawcrook
  
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• Newcastle United memorabilia from the 1960s to the 1990s

  28-11-2019 11:01
  
  Newcastle United memorabilia from the 1960s to the 1990s
  
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• Get a £10 Iceland voucher in your local newspaper this week

  28-11-2019 10:12
  
  The voucher offer runs for four days and gives you £10 off your next Iceland shop in store
  
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