County Durham news

• Strictly's Shirley Ballas shaken after receiving vile hate mail at Darlington pantomime

  04-01-2020 23:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has shared the horrifying letter as she appears in pantomime in Darlington
  
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• Olly Murs' friend auditions for The Voice UK and reveals his surprising first job

  04-01-2020 22:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Voice UK judge Olly Murs got a shock when Lara, a girl who used to work with auditioned for the show
  
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• The Voice UK's Olly Murs admits huge mistake at not turning for singer

  04-01-2020 22:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sheffield labourer Adam was one of the first singers in The Voice UK's Blind Auditions but the judges didn't turn for him
  
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• See exercise fanatics take over Durham city centre with their 'fitness flashmob'

  04-01-2020 22:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The unusual stunt on Framwellgate Bridge was organised by the elite: Together fitness club
  
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• Search for witnesses to Gateshead bus crash as 29-year-old treated for 'life threatening' injuries

  04-01-2020 21:56
  
  A 29-year-old woman was airlifted to the RVI on Saturday afternoon after a collision outside Gateshead Interchange
  
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• Patsy Palmer un-masked on The Masked Singer and EastEnders fans can't believe it

  04-01-2020 21:54
  
  The very famous EastEnders star appeared on the first episode of new ITV show The Masked Singer
  
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• The Greatest Dancer's Dinkie Flowers auditions for show at 98 and people are blown away

  04-01-2020 21:24
  
  Dinkie Flowers, 98, wowed The Greatest Dancer's audience, captains and viewers with her audition
  
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• From street attacks to hit-and-runs - the unsolved crimes of 2019

  04-01-2020 21:00
  
  Police still need your help to find those behind these crimes who have evaded capture into the New Year
  
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• The Masked Singer shocks viewers as it starts on ITV and some slam it for being 'worst show ever'

  04-01-2020 20:47
  
  The Masked Singer made its debut on ITV on Saturday and viewers weren't quite to sure what to make of it
  
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• The Masked Singer shocks viewers as it starts on ITV and some slam it for being 'worst ever show'

  04-01-2020 20:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Masked Singer made its debut on ITV on Saturday and viewers weren't quite to sure what to make of it
  
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• The Greatest Dancer's Cheryl in tears over children's heartbreaking audition

  04-01-2020 20:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Greatest Dancer is back on BBC1 and dance captain Cheryl was in tears on episode 1 of the second series
  
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• National Lottery results LIVE: Winning Lotto numbers for Saturday January 4

  04-01-2020 20:00
  
  The National Lottery draw for Saturday January 4 2020 - live breaking updates and numbers as they are drawn below
  
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• National Lottery results LIVE: Winning Lotto draw numbers for Saturday January 4

  04-01-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery draw for Saturday January 4 2020 - live breaking updates and numbers as they are drawn below
  
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• National Lottery Lotto results draw LIVE: Winning numbers for Saturday January 4

  04-01-2020 20:00
  
  The National Lottery draw for Saturday January 4 2020 - live breaking updates and numbers as they are drawn below
  
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• 'We are worried sick': Family appeal for help in search for missing Alex Liddle from Seaham

  04-01-2020 19:58
  
  Alex was last seen leaving his Seaham home for work on Friday night at 5pm
  
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• Why isn't Jennifer Hudson on The Voice UK this year? Singer reveals why she quit

  04-01-2020 19:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Voice UK returns for a new series this weekend but one person who won't be on the show is Jennifer Hudson
  
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• Who is Meghan Trainor and how old is she? The Voice UK's new coach makes her debut on ITV show

  04-01-2020 19:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Singer Meghan Trainor is the new judge on The Voice UK as it returns to ITV for another series
  
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• Dunston Rocket to Killingworth Towers - 9 disappearing Tyneside neighbourhoods

  04-01-2020 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From St Cuthbert's Village to Scotswood and from Clasper Village to the Dunston Rocket - they were the backbone to family life but have now been bulldozed to make way for newer developments
  
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• Four people charged with aggravated burglary following incident where man died in Gateshead

  04-01-2020 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three men and one woman have been remanded in custody and will appear in court on Monday morning
  
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• Heartbroken mum pays tribute to 'beautiful' daughter, 19, who died five days before Christmas

  04-01-2020 17:38
  
  Chloe Davison, 19, of Lanchester, County Durham, took her own life on December 20
  
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• Neighbours talk of their shock after man dies following aggravated burglary in Gateshead

  04-01-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police received a report that a number of people were trying to force entry to a flat on Eslington Court in Teams to cause harm to the occupants - but one later died
  
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• Woman airlifted to the RVI with 'significant head injury' after being hit by a bus in Gateshead

  04-01-2020 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Interchange remains closed following the collision on Saturday afternoon
  
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• Government set to cut £70 a week from thousands of state pensions

  04-01-2020 14:25
  
  Thousands of retired Britons who have someone depending on them are set to lose £70 a week from April
  
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• Police name man who died following a burglary in Gateshead

  04-01-2020 14:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Malloy, 40, died in hospital after he was admitted with a suspected fractured arm and an investigation is now taking place
  
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• How this selfless teen has helped an Albanian girl settle into the UK

  04-01-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Children's North East has launched a new peer mentoring service for young people in Gateshead to combat social isolation
  
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• Gusts of up to 70mph possible as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

  04-01-2020 12:43
  
  The warning will be in place from 5am until 9pm on Tuesday and it says there is a 'small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur'
  
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• How pregnant parents can get hold of a £500 grant to help their new baby

  04-01-2020 12:19
  
  The Government has a one-off pregnancy grant for new families - here's what you need to know
  
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• Cadbury confirms it will relaunch cult classic chocolate bar

  04-01-2020 11:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fans set up a petition on Facebook for its return and now it will return to shelves this year
  
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• Cheryl looking for a sperm donor - and wants at least two more children

  04-01-2020 11:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cheryl wants siblings for her two-year-old son Bear and is turning to sperm donors to make her dream come true
  
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• Detectives reveal Gateshead man's death 'not being treated as a homicide' as investigation continues

  04-01-2020 11:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police confirmed that they are now treating the incident as an 'aggravated burglary'
  
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• Medium Derek Acorah dies after falling into coma from 'very brief illness' aged 69

  04-01-2020 10:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Celebrity Big Brother and Most Haunted star died last night in intensive care, his heartbroken wife confirmed
  
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• Perverts, killers and con men - the 277 criminals locked up in 2019

  04-01-2020 10:15
  
  We take a look at who judges sent to jail last year from the North East
  
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• North East news RECAP: Emergency services at the scene of collision in Gateshead

  04-01-2020 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive's breaking news service including Saturday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Emergency services at the scene of collision in Gateshead

  04-01-2020 10:00
  
  ChronicleLive's breaking news service including Saturday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• Street Paws founder's selfless work recognised with national award

  04-01-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michelle Southern, 50, set up Street Paws to support thousands of people who live in severe poverty or are homeless by providing free veterinary care for their beloved dogs and will now be recognised for her charitable work
  
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• Oddball indecent images pervert had toddler-sized headless doll wearing Peppa Pig baby grow in bed

  04-01-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Mason, of Elswick, had indecent images of children on his computer and a collection of items including a doll, nappies and babies clothing described as 'odd, if not alarming'
  
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• From First Dates to Come Dine with Me: TV shows you can apply to take part in this year

  04-01-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Naked Attraction, First Dates, SAS: WHo Dares Wins, Tattoo Fixers and Come Dine With Me are all among the TV shows looking for contestants
  
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• Driver left couple with horrific injuries after knocking them from motorcycle in A69 crash

  04-01-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Frankland failed to see the bike as he drove a trailer across the A69, in Northumberland
  
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• Watch 'truly terrifying' footage of businessman driving at traffic warden for giving him a ticket

  04-01-2020 07:00
  
  Matthew Quinn, who returned from the bookies to find traffic wardens giving him a ticket for parking in a disabled bay, mounted the pavement in his car in a 'moment of madness'
  
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• The stories behind Newcastle's 'secret' stairs and pathways across the Quayside

  04-01-2020 07:00
  
  They're a reminder of Newcastle's rich history and some date back to medieval times - but how many of these paths between the city centre and the Quayside have you used?
  
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• Cannabis smoker caught doing 50mph in a 30mph zone admitted 'I shouldn't be driving'

  04-01-2020 07:00
  
  David Falcon was found to be over the drug limit and only holding a provisional licence when he was pulled over by police
  
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