County Durham news

• Buckingham Palace warns Harry and Meghan's 'step back' from royal life 'will be complicated'

  08-01-2020 22:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is understood that the Queen and the Prince of Wales were not aware of the content of Harry and Meghan's bombshell personal statement before it was issued
  
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• Golf club boss sinking 10 pints a day left hole in finances by stealing £2,500 of alcohol

  08-01-2020 20:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Falcus was a trusted clubhouse manager at Whickham Golf Club when he stole lager and cider from the organisation, Newcastle Crown Court heard
  
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• Duke and Duchess of Sussex announce they will 'step back as senior members of the Royal Family' to become 'financially independent'

  08-01-2020 20:16
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have issued a personal message on their future saying they will balance their time between the United Kingdom and North America
  
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• Man arrested after disabled man was mugged in Newcastle city centre

  08-01-2020 20:07
  
  The suspect, 39, is reported to have also threatened members of the public with scissors as they tried to help the victim
  
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• National Lottery results draw: Winning Lotto numbers for Wednesday January 8, 2020

  08-01-2020 20:01
  
  The National Lottery rollover draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday January 8, 2020 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• National Lottery results draw LIVE: Winning Lotto numbers for Wednesday January 8, 2020

  08-01-2020 20:01
  
  The National Lottery rollover draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday January 8, 2020 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Fraudster who tried to sit other people's driving theory tests for them jailed for a third time

  08-01-2020 19:56
  
  Sunderland and Middlesbrough were among 12 locations where Swallaxadin Abdul Bashir attempted to impersonate other applicants
  
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• Man arrested after explosion in South Shields on New Year's Eve

  08-01-2020 19:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The arrest came after reports of a loud bang near Temple Memorial Park which police say was caused by a small explosion
  
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• Planning row re-ignites over green space in Backworth as scores of residents oppose scheme

  08-01-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bernicia has lodged plans with North Tyneside Council to build 32 homes at Castle Square in Backworth.
  
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• Newcastle United fan prayed for jail sentence after losing £200,000 through gambling addiction

  08-01-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steve Ramsey's addiction started after winning £140 when Aston Villa scored against West Brom and stopped when he realised he'd stole thousands from his employer
  
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• Marnie Simpson opens up about chronic health condition she's battling

  08-01-2020 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Geordie Shore cast member turned celebrity mum Marnie Simpson has revealed more about the condition
  
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• Man arrested after spate of car and van fires in neighbouring Sunderland streets

  08-01-2020 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The arrest comes after crews tackled three fires in the Grangetown area of the city in the space of a few days
  
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• Human body parts to be removed more than year after being left to rot at abandoned Benton warehouse

  08-01-2020 17:37
  
  Healthcare Environmental Services built up stockpiles of body parts and other medical waste and was ordered to dispose of it - but now CliniWaste Ltd is removing it starting January 20
  
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• Suspected Sunderland burglar charged with raiding Christmas presents falls asleep in court dock

  08-01-2020 17:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Claire MacClean was accused of stealing Christmas presents from a home but nodded off after she denied the offence
  
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• Worst culprits for blocking drains last year in the North East revealed

  08-01-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbrian Water cleared more than 15,600 blockages across the region last year - here are the worst areas
  
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• Newly elected Bishop Auckland MP challenges Boris Johnson on closure of stroke unit

  08-01-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Conservative MP Dehenna Davison said residents were 'rightly concerned' about the proposed closure at Bishop Auckland Hospital
  
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• Who is Freddie Fox? White House Farm actor takes on role of murderer Jeremy Bamber

  08-01-2020 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Freddie Fox is on screen as murderer Jeremy Bamber in new ITV drama series White House Farm
  
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• I'm A Celebrity Australia odds have Charlotte Crosby as favourite to win

  08-01-2020 16:28
  
  I'm A Celebrity Australia has only been on TV a few days but bookies have already named their favourite
  
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• Hetton man arrested over claims he tried to meet child for sex

  08-01-2020 16:28
  
  The suspect is under investigation following a sting by the Child Online Safety Team
  
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• What are cobwebs and how to get rid of them when cleaning your home

  08-01-2020 16:00
  
  You may have noticed cobwebs building up in corners high and low over the winter and Mrs Hinch fans will definitely want to know how to tackle them
  
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• Who is Jeremy Bamber and what happened to him? Murderer subject of new ITV drama White House Farm

  08-01-2020 15:43
  
  White House Farm starts on ITV this week and documents Jeremy Bamber's murders of his family members
  
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• Memorial fund for Alex Liddle found in Northumberland beauty spot smashes £5,000 target in two days

  08-01-2020 15:41
  
  A crowdfunding campaign which aimed to reach £5,000 smashed its target in just two days with more than 300 people pledging money
  
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• 'Thanks Piers Morgan!' Greggs boss thanks TV host for vegan publicity

  08-01-2020 15:35
  
  Roger Whiteside has joked that publicity is all down to the TV presenter
  
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• 'Thanks Piers Morgan!' Greggs boss thanks ITV Good Morning Britain host for vegan publicity

  08-01-2020 15:35
  
  Roger Whiteside, the chief executive of Newcastle bakery chain Greggs, has joked that publicity around the vegan sausage roll and vegan steak bake is all down to the TV presenter
  
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• How many episodes of White House Farm are there on ITV? Real-life murders subject of new drama

  08-01-2020 15:30
  
  Chilling new ITV drama White House Farms starts on ITV on Wednesday night and is based on real-life murders
  
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• MPs want to mark Brexit day with the chimes of Big Ben

  08-01-2020 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The famous clocktower is silent due to repairs, but some MPs want an exception to be made for the moment Brexit takes place
  
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• Piers Morgan slams Ant & Dec in scathing on-air rant against National Television Awards

  08-01-2020 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan has once again taken aim at Ant & Dec and their National Television Award success
  
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• Man arrested in Yorkshire on suspicion of attempted murder after 'gun' fired in West Denton

  08-01-2020 15:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of seven people have been arrested in connection with the incident at the weekend
  
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• CCTV appeal after Metro train is sprayed with graffiti at Pelaw Station

  08-01-2020 14:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police believe the men in the images could help them with their investigation into the incident
  
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• Martin Lewis reveals how you could receive a tax refund worth thousands of pounds

  08-01-2020 14:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Money Saving Expert revealed that more than 400,000 homes are believed to be on the wrong council tax bands
  
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• Who is Cressida Bonas? White House Farm's Sheila Caffell is Prince Harry's ex

  08-01-2020 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cressida Bonas takes on the role of Sheila Caffell in new ITV drama White House Farm, based on real-life murders
  
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• ITV drama White House Farm to bring shocking real-life murders to the screen

  08-01-2020 14:18
  
  New ITV drama White House Farm starts on ITV on Wednesday night and documents real-life murders
  
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• £600 bonus for around 25,000 Greggs staff as workers share in firm's success

  08-01-2020 14:15
  
  Thousands of Greggs employees will share a £7m one-off windfall payment following an exceptional year for the food on-the-go favourite.
  
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• Love Island villa in South Africa to be patrolled by armed guards after kidnap fears are raised

  08-01-2020 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Security is being upped for Winter Love Island in South Africa with the villa right in the middle of dangerous gangs
  
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• Winds of up to 70mph expected as Met Office issue yellow weather warning

  08-01-2020 13:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The warning will be in place from Friday evening until Saturday afternoon and travel disruption is likely
  
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• Log Fire Pizza 'pulls out' of opening site at The Riverwalk in Durham

  08-01-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Log Fire Pizza Co, which currently operates a food truck across the North East, was expected to open at the development in March
  
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• Prime Minister's Questions LIVE: Boris Johnson faces the Commons for the first time since Christmas

  08-01-2020 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson will answer questions in the House of Commons - live reports and reaction
  
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• PMQ's LIVE: Boris Johnson condemns attack by Iran on military bases amid rising tensions

  08-01-2020 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson will answer questions in the House of Commons - live reports and reaction
  
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• Man's body pulled from the River Tyne after emergency services search

  08-01-2020 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have said that identification will now take place and the next of kin will be informed
  
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• The Greatest Dancer child stars Lily and Joseph are from Sunderland and reduced Cheryl to tears

  08-01-2020 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Young dancers Joseph and Lily brought Cheryl to tears with their audition on The Greatest Dancer
  
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• I'm A Celebrity Australia's Charlotte Crosby slams 'ruthless' online bullies in jungle chat

  08-01-2020 12:19
  
  Charlotte Crosby hit out at online trolls during a chat with I'm A Celebrity Australia co-star Tanya Hennessy, saying bullies have likened her appearance to Michael Jackson and Pete Burns
  
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• Raging thug 'like a man possessed' as he attacked girlfriend after complaining house was a mess

  08-01-2020 12:00
  
  Aaron Ebanks, of Sunderland, was visiting the woman's home in Jarrow when he assaulted her, leaving her with two black eyes, bruised arms and a swollen lip
  
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• How old does your child have to be before they can be left home alone? Here's what the experts say

  08-01-2020 12:00
  
  It's a question many parents may ask as their youngsters are growing up - what is the right age to do this and what does the law say?
  
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• Foreign Office issues new travel warnings for Egypt, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Syria and Iran

  08-01-2020 11:53
  
  Tourists are being urged to 'remain vigilant' and in some cases avoid travelling
  
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• Man tasered by police after throwing cans of alcohol at them during Pelaw disturbance

  08-01-2020 11:37
  
  The man was arrested but taken to hospital for treatment to an injury on Tuesday night
  
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• Masked man bursts in to South Shields home before demanding money and shooting pensioner

  08-01-2020 11:28
  
  The 84-year-old man was taken to hospital following the incident in South Shields on Tuesday evening
  
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• Tributes to 'lovely, lovely' Newcastle surgeon killed in skiing accident

  08-01-2020 11:16
  
  William Reid was doing foundation training in Newcastle when he fell over a cliff in the French Alps while on holiday
  
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• CCTV appeal after man carries out 'distraction theft' in Washington pub

  08-01-2020 10:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police believe the man in the image could be able to help with their investigation
  
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• Three Brits among 180 people killed after Ukrainian Airlines plane crashes in Iran

  08-01-2020 10:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All 180 people on board the Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737 flight were killed
  
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• Greggs staff to get share of £7m in bonuses after 'exceptional' year

  08-01-2020 09:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Greggs has set aside £7m to pay bonuses to staff after the company reported it will make higher than expected profits this year
  
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