County Durham news

• Missing Houghton woman Gemma Hampton found safe and well, police confirm

  13-01-2020 22:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gemma Hampton, 35, was last seen leaving an address with a small Chihuahua on Monday
  
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• Concern for missing Houghton woman last seen leaving house with small Chihuahua

  13-01-2020 22:06
  
  Gemma Hampton, 35, was last seen leaving an address on Cathedral View at 2pm today
  
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• Vandalism suspect arrested after Ashington Police Station attacked with hammer

  13-01-2020 21:31
  
  A 19-year-old man was taken into custody following the incident on Lintonville Terrace on Saturday
  
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• Family of murdered Killingworth woman to receive £1,200 seized from her killers

  13-01-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Quyen Ngoc Nguyen, 29, of Killingworth, was savagely murdered by William McFall and Stephen Unwin in August 2017
  
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• Watch as firefighters get pelted with missiles in County Durham as they tackle blaze

  13-01-2020 20:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crews from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service were attacked as they tried to extinguish a bin fire in an underpass in Hetton-le-Hole
  
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• Love Island viewers spot mystery man in bushes metres away from Islanders

  13-01-2020 20:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eagle eyed Love Island viewers spotted the man in a bush during Sunday night's first episode
  
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• Set For Life results: Winning lottery numbers for Monday January 13

  13-01-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Monday January 13 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Set For Life winning numbers for Monday January 13

  13-01-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Monday January 13 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Love Island Islanders lineup for new series of ITV2 show including Lewis Capaldi's ex

  13-01-2020 19:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The official lineup for the new series of Love Island was confirmed ahead of the launch of the ITV2 show on Sunday, January 12
  
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• The best primary school in the North East revealed - and see how your child's school ranked

  13-01-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our annual Real Schools Guide has been updated, with 45 different metrics picking out the top educational environments for your children
  
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• The best primary school in the North East revealed - and find all the top schools near you

  13-01-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our annual Real Schools Guide has been updated, with 45 different metrics picking out the top educational environments for your children
  
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• Rapist who lured woman to Bishop Auckland back alley before attacking her jailed

  13-01-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alexander Dixon, 38, has been jailed for nine years after pleading guilty to one count of rape and one count of sexual assault
  
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• ‘Quieter and cleaner’ — but also more inconvenient: Newcastle reacts to traffic-free Blackett Street

  13-01-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Designs for a pedestrianised Blackett Street and Pilgrim Street were unveiled by Newcastle City Council on Friday, potentially sparking a huge transformation of the city centre
  
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• County Durham's best primary reveals its secret to success - and see how Durham's other schools rank

  13-01-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New Seaham Academy came out top in County Durham in the Reach Real Schools Guide for 2020 - here's the secret to their success
  
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• Sunderland's best primary school revealed - and see how other Wearside schools rank

  13-01-2020 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Valley Road Academy in Hendon comes top in Sunderland in our Real Schools Guide - here are the other Sunderland primaries which scored highly
  
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• How many episodes of Cold Feet are there? New series starts on ITV

  13-01-2020 18:42
  
  Cold Feet returns to our screens for a new series that kicks off  on ITV on Monday night
  
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• The Queen issues statement on the future of Harry and Meghan following 'crisis' talks

  13-01-2020 18:26
  
  The Queen met with senior royals in Sandringham to discuss the future roles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
  
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• Love Island twins Eve and Jess clash in heated row ahead of recoupling

  13-01-2020 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island twins Eve and Jess Gale have fallen out over which boy to couple up with
  
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• CCTV released after disturbance at Newcastle city centre bar

  13-01-2020 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police wish to speak to him after the incident at the SoHo Rooms on Mosley Street in December
  
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• Emily Thornberry scrapes into next round of Labour leadership contest

  13-01-2020 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East MPs have backed all five candidates still in the contest to become Labour's next leader
  
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• Three men in court charged with attempted murder after man stabbed in Felling

  13-01-2020 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Lamb, Paul Lamb, and James Lamb appeared before magistrates in South Tyneside
  
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• Resident speaks of shock after car windows smashed and home damaged on Walker street

  13-01-2020 17:00
  
  Police said two cars and a house were damaged and an investigation has been launched
  
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• New vision revealed for Central Station multi-storey car park, 2,500 homes and Utilita Arena future

  13-01-2020 17:00
  
  Newcastle City Council bosses are hoping to pave the way for a gigantic transformation of the Forth Yards area to the west of the city centre
  
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• How a Gateshead mum plans to promote positive thinking and tackle poor mental health from birth

  13-01-2020 17:00
  
  Inspired by her 11-month-old daughter Charlotte, Adele Mitchinson hopes to create a series of children's affirmation books to encourage positive thinking from a young age
  
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• Blyth boy starts 2020 with life-changing wonder drug following four-year fight

  13-01-2020 17:00
  
  Charlie Foster, from Blyth, has taken his first doses of Orkambi, a medicine newly-available on the NHS which could make a world of difference to cystic fibrosis patients
  
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• Cold Feet cast for new series as popular comedy drama returns to ITV

  13-01-2020 16:28
  
  Much loved comedy drama Cold Feet is back for a new series which starts on ITV on Monday night
  
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• Failure to invest in economy led North East voters to abandon Labour, according to Newcastle MP

  13-01-2020 15:25
  
  Voters in parts of the North East didn't have 'hope' that new jobs would replace coal and steel, says Chi Onwurah
  
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• Petition launched to get Love Island 'trophy hunter' Ollie Williams off the show

  13-01-2020 15:23
  
  Love Island's Ollie Williams has sparked a petition to get him removed after pictures of him posing with dead animals appeared online
  
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• Love Island sparks Ofcom complaints from viewers over contestant Ollie Williams and Aladdin comment

  13-01-2020 15:12
  
  Love Island only started on ITV2 on Sunday night but has already prompted close to 300 complaints to Ofcom
  
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• When over 75s will have to pay for TV licences and who is eligible for a free one

  13-01-2020 14:38
  
  The Tories promised in 2017 to keep TV licences free for over-75s, but 3.5m pensioners will have to fork out over £150 to watch TV in just a few months
  
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• Love Island's Ellie Brown reveals 'extreme lengths' she went to for the show

  13-01-2020 13:38
  
  Ellie Brown, who appeared on Love Island 2018, has revealed the strict regime she forced herself into for the show
  
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• Prince Harry and Prince William issue statement on 'false story' amid royal crisis talks

  13-01-2020 13:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both Royals have denied a report on in-fighting and bullying within the Royal Family
  
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• Pedestrian killed after being hit by two cars on the A192 in Northumberland

  13-01-2020 13:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward following the incident on Monday morning
  
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• The life and crimes of Curtis Warren - the gangster who had an affair with an HMP Frankland officer

  13-01-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephanie Smithwhite, a former officer at HMP Frankland, last week admitted to misconduct in public office - here's the story of the criminal she became involved with
  
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• 'Frightened in their own home' - Elderly couple targeted in home raid will 'never be the same again'

  13-01-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Frances and John Anderson, of Pelaw, have been left living in fear after they were subjected to an appalling ordeal by Shaun Grieves and Gary Fee
  
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• First look at Metro documentary Rail Life Story ahead of its debut on ITV

  13-01-2020 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tyne & Wear Metro is the subject of new documentary Metro: A Rail Life which starts on ITV on Tuesday night
  
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• Good Samaritans admit leaving bundles of £2,000 around Blackhall Colliery solving years of mystery

  13-01-2020 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mystery had surrounded the discoveries which had been happening since 2014 and £26,000 in total was handed over to police
  
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• Police catch three speeding drivers every hour across the North East

  13-01-2020 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 60,000 drivers were caught speeding in the Durham and Cleveland force area over the last year
  
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• How to watch The Outsider in the UK - the new Stephen King TV series

  13-01-2020 12:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The HBO show will head to UK streaming services
  
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• When is ITV Metro documentary A Rail Life Story on? Tyne and Wear Metro focus of new show

  13-01-2020 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyne & Wear Metro is the subject of new documentary The Metro: A Rail Life Story which is starting next week
  
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• Will Storm Brendan hit the North East? Here's what the Met Office says

  13-01-2020 11:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 'large Atlantic low pressure system' will sweep across Ireland and parts of England from Monday
  
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• CCTV appeal after series of supermarket thefts in Northumberland

  13-01-2020 11:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are treating two incidents in Cramlington and Blyth as linked and believe the men in the images could help them with their investigation
  
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• Love Island's Amber Gill reveals what she really meant as cryptic tweet sparks Ovie romance rumours

  13-01-2020 11:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rumours of a romance with Island pal Ovie Soko sent Twitter wild - but Amber's tweet turned out to be more commercial than romantic
  
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• Free Greggs sausage rolls and cheap iPhones: North East jobs with the best staff benefits

  13-01-2020 10:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These are the jobs up for grabs across the region that have some great perks
  
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• Three men charged with attempted murder following Felling stabbing

  13-01-2020 10:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 46-year-old victim remains in hospital fighting for life after the incident on Saturday
  
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• Piers Morgan rants at Susanna Reid as he slams 'self-obsessed' Meghan and Harry

  13-01-2020 09:49
  
  Prince Harry is due for 'crisis' talks at Sandringham on Monday over his future
  
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• This is why you should never use ibuprofen to treat a child’s chickenpox

  13-01-2020 09:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health bosses are warning ibuprofen reacts with the chickenpox making them go deeper into the skin tissue, potentially causing a more severe secondary infection
  
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• Watch as firefighters get pelted with missiles in County Durham as they tackle blaze - Chronicle Live

  13-01-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Watch as firefighters get pelted with missiles in County Durham as they tackle blaze  Chronicle Live
  
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• Three speeding drivers caught each hour on Teesside and County Durham - The Northern Echo

  13-01-2020 09:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Three speeding drivers caught each hour on Teesside and County Durham  The Northern Echo
  
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• Roadworks permit plan to keep County Durham's roads moving - The Northern Echo

  13-01-2020 09:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Roadworks permit plan to keep County Durham's roads moving  The Northern Echo
  
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