County Durham news

• Man dies in hospital after alleged assault in Gateshead flat - four people arrested

  03-01-2020 21:39
  
  A post-mortem is due to take place to determine whether the man's sudden death was caused by the alleged assault
  
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• £2m lottery winners tell of son's cancer battle and year from hell - before everything changed

  03-01-2020 21:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ewan, 15, endured six rounds of chemotherapy at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary before being given the all-clear
  
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• Hero to zero: Respected charity fundraiser bit police officer after being arrested for drink driving

  03-01-2020 21:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Karen Liddle, of Sunderland, who has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for good causes, lost her good name and job because of her New Year's Day 'stupidity'
  
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• EuroMillions numbers: Winning EuroMillions results for Friday January 3

  03-01-2020 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Friday January 3 - live breaking updates below
  
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• EuroMillions numbers LIVE: Winning EuroMillions results for Friday January 3

  03-01-2020 20:30
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Friday January 3 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Urgent search for missing man Connor Barrass who was last seen in Walker

  03-01-2020 20:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for anyone who has seen Connor Barrass to contact officers immediately
  
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• Missing Newcastle man Connor Barrass found safe and well

  03-01-2020 20:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for anyone who has seen Connor Barrass to contact officers immediately
  
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• McDonald's leaves fans bitterly disappointed with its vegan dippers meal

  03-01-2020 20:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Customers have vented their disapproval of the new addition to the McDonald's menu on Twitter
  
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• This two-bedroom home in Birtley could be yours for just £25,000 - but it will need some work

  03-01-2020 19:00
  
  The ground floor flat, on Queen Street in Birtley, is up for auction in January but will need refurbishment - these pictures show what it looks like inside
  
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• Kind-hearted volunteers hand out scarves and gloves to the homeless in Newcastle city centre

  03-01-2020 19:00
  
  Volunteers from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association (AMA) handed out warm clothing and food to the homeless
  
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• 'Beyond belief': Hazardous body parts and medicines abandoned at compound were found after burglary

  03-01-2020 19:00
  
  Two burglars from Whitley Bay had to be decontaminated after breaking into a site in Longbenton where hospital waste had been left for nearly a year
  
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• Henry's Local shuts after young entrepreneur admits defeat in bid to take on supermarkets

  03-01-2020 18:38
  
  Henry Malton had hoped to rival the likes of Ocado with his delivery service for local shops in North Tyneside
  
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• Biggest ever Newcastle Christmas markets 'undoubtedly' a hit with shoppers despite traders' anger

  03-01-2020 18:28
  
  City centre retailers had complained that the expanded markets would take away crucial business from them, but Newcastle City Council says it was "absolutely delighted" with the event
  
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• Who is Ken Jeong on The Masked Singer? Comedian a judge for new ITV show

  03-01-2020 18:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Masked Singer is ITV's new singing show and among the judges is comedian and actor Ken Jeong
  
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• Judith Doyle retires as head of Gateshead College with immediate effect

  03-01-2020 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Award-winning college principal had helped the college become one of the top rated in the UK
  
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• Metro drivers' pay to rise by minimum 18.5% by 2021 under new agreement to end strike threats

  03-01-2020 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drivers' basic salary will increase in exchange for them working more flexible shifts under an agreement reached by Nexus and unions, following weeks of industrial action
  
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• Shoppers furious as Tesco axes cash payments for its 'scan as you shop' service

  03-01-2020 17:45
  
  Tesco has announced changes to its system which is exclusive to Clubcard members
  
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• North East Homeless launch 60 Second Frost Out Challenge to help those living on the streets

  03-01-2020 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East Homeless (NEH) winter awareness campaign asks everyone to step out on a frosty morning for one minute and to record their experience
  
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• Who is Matthew Morrison on The Greatest Dancer? Series 2 starts on BBC1

  03-01-2020 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Greatest Dance series 2 makes its debut on BBC1 on Saturday night and one of the Dance Captains is Matthew Morrison
  
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• Who is Greatest Dancer receptionist Curtis Pritchard? Love Island finalist joins BBC show

  03-01-2020 17:15
  
  Curtis Pritchard is the new receptionist for series 2 of The Greatest Dancers on BBC1
  
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• Workers' rights - The new 2020 laws which could affect you at work

  03-01-2020 17:00
  
  These are five key employment law changes which come into effect this year
  
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• Girl, 3, gets the greatest gift of all after two strangers come forward to save her life

  03-01-2020 17:00
  
  As time started to run out to save their poorly young daughter, Joety and Amrik Kandola, from Kingston Park in Newcastle, launched a desperate last-ditch appeal for a kidney donor
  
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• Drivers warned of disruption after traffic lights on the A690 are damaged in collision

  03-01-2020 17:00
  
  A crash caused 'substantial damage' to traffic lights at the junction of Carville and Belmont in County Durham
  
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• The coins which are rare and most sought after could be in your purse

  03-01-2020 16:55
  
  Find out which 10p, 50p and £2 coins were worth the most last year
  
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• When is The Greatest Dancer on and how will it work? BBC series back for series 2

  03-01-2020 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Greatest Dancer is back on BBC1 for series 2 hosted by Alesha Dixon and Jordan Banjo
  
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• BBC Dracula packs a shocker ahead of Friday night's finale

  03-01-2020 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the three-part gore-fest prepares for its final showdown, here's the surprise twist that means viewers are kept guessing
  
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• Will Bancroft series 3 happen? ITV speak out after success of second series

  03-01-2020 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The second series of Bancroft comes to an end on Friday night and ITV have addressed rumours of another
  
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• Primary school applications 2020: Can I change my mind after the deadline and can I appeal?

  03-01-2020 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's what to do if your child is offered a place at a primary school you didn't want, and how to change your application after it's been submitted
  
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• Primary School applications 2020: Deadline date, how to apply and how to get the school you want

  03-01-2020 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With the deadline looming, we've answered some of the key questions about the primary school application process
  
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• Who is Ben Hanlin on Dancing on Ice? Magician suffers injury blow ahead of live shows

  03-01-2020 15:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ben Hanlin is one of the contestants on the Dancing on Ice lineup for the new series on ITV
  
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• Dancing On Ice's Ben Hanlin suffers huge injury days before first live show

  03-01-2020 15:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Dancing on Ice contestant has been dealt a big injury just days before Sunday's first live show
  
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• PM's aide says he'll get A1 dualled 'in record time' as he calls for 'weirdos' to work in Government

  03-01-2020 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson's chief advisor, singled out the much-anticipated project in a blog post calling for 'unusual' people to work in number 10
  
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• Why Charlotte Crosby was 'banned' from I'm A Celebrity UK as she joins Australian lineup

  03-01-2020 14:20
  
  Charlotte Crosby confirmed she would be on I'm A Celebrity Australia after being 'banned' from the UK series
  
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• Mostly dry with sunny spells: Forecast for the first weekend of 2020

  03-01-2020 14:13
  
  It's set to be quite mild with temperatures reaching as much as 10 °C on Sunday but outbreaks of drizzle are possible
  
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• Family pay tribute to Gateshead-born woman allegedly murdered in Redcar

  03-01-2020 13:45
  
  Stacey Cooper, who was born on Tyneside, was found dead at her home on New Year's Eve
  
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• Train cancellations in full as TransPennine Express scraps 17 services to and from Newcastle

  03-01-2020 13:35
  
  TransPennine Express has temporarily scrapped services on the Liverpool to Edinburgh route because the roll-out of a new fleet of trains is taking longer than expected
  
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• Walker thug stabbed friend who tried to go home following cocaine and alcohol fuelled night out

  03-01-2020 13:00
  
  Nathan Andrewartha, of Walker, became angry when victim Adam Robertson decided he wanted to call it a night at 4.30am
  
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• Urgent recall issued for products on Aldi, Waitrose, Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury's over allergy fears

  03-01-2020 13:00
  
  Customers are being urged not to use these products and return them as soon as possible
  
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• Who is Todrick Hall on The Greatest Dancer? New captain joins BBC show for series 2

  03-01-2020 12:51
  
  The Greatest Dancer returns to BBC1 for a second series in January with new coach Todrick Hall joining the show
  
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• Underground fires at Clara Vale still burning five years on and there is no end in sight

  03-01-2020 12:50
  
  Experts believe a fire is burning in the former Clara Vale mine workings and it is thought two former ponds filled with spoil and aggregates from the mine could be the source
  
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• Most Watched TV Shows of the 2010s revealed and there are a few surprises

  03-01-2020 12:47
  
  We're now into 2020 but the most watched TV shows of the 2010s have been revealed with a very recent show on the list
  
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• What is The Masked Singer and how does it work? New singing contest to start on ITV

  03-01-2020 12:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After proving a big hit in other countries, The Masked Singer will make its debut on ITV this weekend
  
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• Woman caught by police travelling in car with six-week-old baby on her lap

  03-01-2020 12:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman, who was in her 20s, was stopped by police doing random checks in Chester-le-Street
  
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• Manhunt after masked men attack takeaway delivery driver in Battle Hill

  03-01-2020 11:51
  
  Police are looking for a violent trio who they say would have had to stop at a petrol station after taking victim's car
  
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• Manhunt after masked men attack takeaway delivery driver and steal his car in Battle Hill

  03-01-2020 11:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are looking for a violent trio who officers say would have had to stop at a petrol station after taking victim's car
  
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• Married at First Sight is looking for brave singles to get hitched to a stranger

  03-01-2020 11:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matchmaking experts reckon you don't actually need to know someone before committing to spend your life with them on national TV
  
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• Cheryl on how TV show The Greatest Dancer helped her rediscover childhood passion for ballet

  03-01-2020 11:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Greatest Dancer returns to BBC this weekend, the show has reignited singer Newcastle singer Cheryl's love for ballet
  
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• Thousands of trees to be planted to help County Durham become carbon neutral - The Northern Echo

  03-01-2020 09:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Thousands of trees to be planted to help County Durham become carbon neutral  The Northern Echo
  
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• Huge spike in 'hidden' illness fibromyalgia in North East that leaves patients in lifetime of agony

  03-01-2020 09:00
  
  The number of people in the region suffering from fibromyalgia has soared in recent years
  
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• Gateshead twins on a mission to bring elderly residents together

  03-01-2020 09:00
  
  Mercedes and Marie Eastland, 9, organised a community event including a raffle and bingo to stop loneliness amongst older residents
  
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