County Durham news

• Murder accused's phone texted and called grandad after he is said to have killed and mutilated him

  05-12-2019 21:00
  
  Jurors in the trial of Christopher Graham, accused of murdering Simon Bowman in Jarrow, were given details of text messages sent around the time of the killing
  
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• General Election 2019: Who do the bookmakers think will win in the North East?

  05-12-2019 21:00
  
  Bookies have published odds for the 2019 General Election in North East seats with some punters betting on marginal seats
  
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• Angry passenger kicked station staff member after learning he'd missed his train

  05-12-2019 21:00
  
  Rik Bush was in the first class lounge at Newcastle's Central Station when he became abusive and lashed-out because his train had left
  
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• Lotto results: Set For Life winning numbers for Thursday December 5

  05-12-2019 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Thursday December 5 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Set For Life winning numbers for Thursday December 5

  05-12-2019 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Thursday December 5 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Nine 'bargain' homes up for auction starting at £1 in Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland

  05-12-2019 20:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bond Wolfe Auctions are advertising a bumper crop of houses for auction with guide prices of nothing or £1 and several are in the North East
  
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• Family's tribute to loving dad who died after falling into road in County Durham

  05-12-2019 19:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gary Amos, 59, was struck by a Ford Transit Tipper on Durham Road, in Blackhill, Consett after he suffered a 'medical episode'
  
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• First picture of devoted couple Ann and Lawrence Nickerson killed in suspected hit and run

  05-12-2019 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police appeal for dashcam footage as tributes paid to childhood sweethearts, from Heaton, who died after being struck by a car on Jesmond Road
  
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• The story of Newcastle's well-known Sayers family: Read extracts from the book A Breed Apart

  05-12-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The book A Breed Apart tells the back story of Newcastle's well-known Sayers family and their history as street traders in the city
  
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• 'How will he know how much I love him?' - Mum on donations which transformed her disabled son's life

  05-12-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sense Newcastle has planned a fortnight of festivities to raise awareness and to help blind and deaf children feel the love this Christmas
  
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• Food waste collections could be set up as part of 10 year waste management shake-up

  05-12-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Council has revealed a 10-year-plan for waste management and they could start collecting food leftovers
  
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• Health Secretary Matt Hancock agrees to review downgrade of services at South Tyneside Hospital

  05-12-2019 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health Secretary issues pledge to Tory candidate in election campaigning despite previously dismissing pleas from Labour MP
  
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• Killingworth Road traffic nightmare finally set to end - as roadworks are removed for the last time

  05-12-2019 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Engineers are planning to lift temporary traffic lights on Killingworth Road on Friday lunchtime - and say that should be the last major disruption on the route
  
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• CCTV released of three people after man threatened with knife during burglary

  05-12-2019 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men and one woman entered a property in Warwick Court, Gateshead, and stole £70 in cash
  
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• CCTV released after three people after man threatened with knife during burglary

  05-12-2019 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men and one woman entered a property in Warwick Court, Gateshead, and stole £70 in cash
  
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• Liam Payne to spend Christmas with Cheryl and Bear and reveals who'll be cooking dinner

  05-12-2019 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christmas is fast approaching and Liam Payne has revealed he is planning to spend the day with ex Cheryl and their son Bear
  
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• Traders fear flood prevention works in historic town will kill business as footfall drops

  05-12-2019 17:00
  
  Traders on North Burns in Chester-le-Street say they have seen a drop in footfall since work on the multi-million pound scheme started
  
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• The Wonderful Wig Company to open new salon in Jesmond to help people with hair loss

  05-12-2019 17:00
  
  The firm, which already has a salon in Sunderland, has helped more than 1,500 women with cancer, alopecia and other forms of hair loss
  
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• The North East seats worth staying up to watch in the 2019 general election

  05-12-2019 17:00
  
  On an election night that is certain to be full of drama, there are plenty of intriguing seats across the North East that are worth keeping an eye on
  
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• £1.5m Whitley Bay Crematorium upgrade given the go ahead to replace aging system

  05-12-2019 17:00
  
  The two cremators at Whitley Bay Crematorium are due to be replaced as they are almost 20 years old
  
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• First pictures of how Newcastle's Livello bar will look after massive £1.2m makeover

  05-12-2019 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Owners Gainford Group are going to completely strip out the popular celebrity haunt to create a new bar, club, courtyard and private VIP garden
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing winner odds as bookies reveal who they think will get boot in the semi-final

  05-12-2019 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest Strictly odds reveal who bookies think will win and who will get the boot in this weekend's semi-final
  
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• Relief as missing Whitley Bay dad Martin Cooper is found safe and back with family

  05-12-2019 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Retired English teacher vanished from his home on Monday
  
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• C'est magnifique! Behind the wheel of the all-new Renault Clio

  05-12-2019 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Well built, good to drive and packed with tech, the latest generation French supermini is guaranteed to be a success
  
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• Gavin & Stacey Christmas special spoiler alert as plot details are revealed

  05-12-2019 16:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special is the most highly anticipated bit of festive TV and plot details have been leaked
  
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• Matt Baker quits The One Show in tearful announcement leaving BBC viewers devastated

  05-12-2019 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Long-standing host of The One Show, Matt Baker quit the programme in a tearful announcement on Wednesday
  
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• Medomsley abuse scandal: National child abuse inquiry drops investigation into detention centre

  05-12-2019 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The chair of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse (IICSA) says she knows decision will be 'disappointing' to victims
  
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• Police dog who tackled suspected thief in Bedlington rewarded with a late night burger

  05-12-2019 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Six-year-old Belgian herder Ziva enjoyed her juicy reward with extra tomato sauce, cheese and no gherkins
  
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• Geordie Shore's Chloe Ferry issues defiant message to Instagram trolls who 'judge' her

  05-12-2019 13:40
  
  Geordie Shore cast member Chloe Ferry has once again hit out at online trolls with a defiant message on her Instagram
  
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• Tributes to loving couple who gave their organs to transform the lives of others

  05-12-2019 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David and Patricia Stobart, originally from Newcastle, have been honoured through a new hospital memorial
  
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• Thug imprisoned ex in her own home and said he 'wanted everything she had, including her methadone'

  05-12-2019 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darren Danks, 48, subjected his former partner to a terrifying ordeal
  
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• Proud North East regiment's 200th anniversary to be celebrated in special ceremony

  05-12-2019 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Northumberland Hussars, who fought in the Boer War and two world wars, feature in new Discovery Museum exhibition to celebrate anniversary
  
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• Broadband speeds in Newcastle will get 70 times faster - and these areas are being connected first

  05-12-2019 12:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A £50m project to install a new fibre-optic network across the city has now begun, with hopes that everyone in Newcastle will be connected in the next four years
  
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• TUI launch flights to Sharm El Sheikh, Tunisia and Hurghada from Newcastle Airport

  05-12-2019 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The holiday company has announced its winter 2020 programme and there are new destinations on the list
  
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• Christmas films announced for BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Five

  05-12-2019 12:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are some of the movie highlights which will be on the box over Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day
  
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• 'I have no other choice' - Durham residents say voting Labour is only option

  05-12-2019 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The strong Labour area continues to stay loyal on how to will vote in the election on December 12
  
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• Woman suffers 'significant injuries' after falling 15 feet on to rocks at Collywell Bay

  05-12-2019 12:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lifeboats and multiple emergency services were scrambled to the scene after the woman was hurt in the incident at Seaton Sluice
  
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• I'm A Celebrity to feature shock appearance from The Rock and Kevin Hart

  05-12-2019 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hollywood stars Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Kevin Hart will stun the jungle with a surprise appearance on I'm A Celebrity
  
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• Anger after fake fundraising page set up in name of South Shields teen Drew Broderick

  05-12-2019 11:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drew Broderick, 14, from South Shields, who had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, died on Tuesday
  
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• Brand new TransPennine Express trains to mean more seats and stops at Newcastle, Morpeth and Durham

  05-12-2019 09:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TransPennine express increased the service from their new Nova 1 trains to Morpeth after lobbying by a Northumberland travel group
  
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• Pervert pensioner caught with 15,000 indecent images spared jail so he can care for his arthritic wife

  05-12-2019 09:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Norman Thrush was caught with thousands of sick photos of children as young as five when police raided his home
  
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• Plans for major housing development in Northumberland countryside rejected

  05-12-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The application for 105 homes near the County Durham border was recommended for approval
  
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• Why RVI nurses decided to set up a fruit and vegetable stall outside the Newcastle hospital

  05-12-2019 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The team behind Passion 4 Fruits greengrocers, in Low Fell, have opened up a stall in the grounds of the RVI
  
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• The Conservatives are talking up their chances in Newcastle North - do they really stand a chance?

  05-12-2019 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Lehain's camp believes the Bedford-based head teacher can secure the Leave vote and oust Labour's Catherine McKinnell
  
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• Facebook and Instagram used in 54% of child sex offences in County Durham

  05-12-2019 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A charity has warned social media could become a 'one stop grooming shop' used by sexual predators
  
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• Drink driver caught four times over the legal limit at 3pm on West Road

  05-12-2019 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Penelope Emerson was swerving all over Newcastle's West Road in the middle of the afternoon when she was stopped by police
  
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• North East news LIVE: Poor service expected on Metro as industrial action continues

  05-12-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive's breaking news service including Thursday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Multi-vehicle accident on A1(M) in County Durham

  05-12-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive's breaking news service including Thursday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Delays on A1(M) in County Durham after earlier multi-vehicle crash

  05-12-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive's breaking news service including Thursday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• Meet the Chronicle Champion winners 2019 - our local heroes from the North East recognised

  05-12-2019 00:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our Chronicle Champion winners were presented with their prestigious awards at a glitzy, red carpet event held at the Grand Hotel Gosforth Park in Newcastle
  
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