County Durham news

• Martin Lewis reveals how Universal Credit claimants can get a savings bonus of £1,200

  21-01-2020 22:10
  
  The money saving expert revealed how people could get a 50% bonus on his ITV show
  
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• Boy suffers serious head injuries after being hit by bus in Gosforth High Street

  21-01-2020 20:51
  
  The 13-year-old was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary by ambulance after the collision, which closed the road in both directions
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning lottery numbers for Tuesday January 21

  21-01-2020 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday January 21 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Police release CCTV of man they want to trace after car damaged in North Shields

  21-01-2020 19:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers believe the man, who was walking his dog in the Chirton area at the time, could help them in their investigation
  
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• Talented five-year-old shows off his amazing drumming skills at Slipknot concert

  21-01-2020 19:00
  
  Caleb Hayes amazed audience members and even caught the attention of the band when Slipknot played in Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on Friday
  
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• Psychiatric patient admits threatening to kill North East Labour MP three years after Jo Cox murder

  21-01-2020 19:00
  
  Colin Brown was in a psychiatric hospital when he told a doctor he would kill Houghton and Sunderland South MP Bridget Phillipson
  
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• Newcastle mum who went into spontaneous labour two months early relives 'stressful' premature birth

  21-01-2020 19:00
  
  Baby Sebastian was born weighing just 4lbs 6oz and Lauren, from Throckley, still has no idea why she went into labour early
  
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• Former 42nd Street pub in Whitley Bay could be turned into six-storey block of luxury apartments

  21-01-2020 19:00
  
  The 42nd Street pub, on North Parade, closed in 2018 and now a £3.5m scheme has been drawn up to build 22 apartments at the site
  
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• Bare-bottomed pervert performed sex act on Byker street while wearing fishnet stockings

  21-01-2020 19:00
  
  Shaun Simpson exposed himself at a shocked woman during the bizarre incident but claimed he thought the spot was secluded
  
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• Government-created academy trust will take over failing schools across the North East

  21-01-2020 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says the Falcon Trust will "expand and grow" to take over the most difficult and challenging schools
  
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• Launch date of PlayStation 5 'leaked' - and Sony could unveil the console within days

  21-01-2020 18:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An anonymous source claiming to be a 'Sony insider' says it could unveiled on February 5
  
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• How old is Calum Best? Celebrity Ex on the Beach starts with reality TV star in lineup

  21-01-2020 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Calum Best is one of the famous faces in the lineup for Celebrity Ex on the Beach which starts on MTV on Tuesday night
  
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• Jess Phillips pulls out of Labour leadership contest after admitting she can't 'unite her party'

  21-01-2020 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The outspoken MP said she was not the right person to unite her party
  
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• New North West Durham MP says his priorities include new rail services - and cheaper beer

  21-01-2020 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North West Durham MP Richard Holden says he'll back local pubs in campaign to cut beer tax
  
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• Man in iconic 1998 FA Cup Final picture at St James' Park Metro given special gift for his retirement

  21-01-2020 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dave Allen has been a familiar face for thousands of Newcastle fans who get the Metro on a match day for two decades
  
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• Ozzy Osbourne reveals he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in emotional interview

  21-01-2020 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 71-year-old rocker had his wife Sharon by his side as he said he couldn't hide it anymore and wanted to be honest with his fans
  
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• Northern Powerhouse minister encourages global businesses to invest in County Durham - Chronicle Live

  21-01-2020 17:00
  
  Northern Powerhouse minister encourages global businesses to invest in County Durham  Chronicle Live
  
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• Northern Powerhouse minister encourages global businesses to invest in County Durham

  21-01-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jake Berry made the remarks during a visit to the region that took him to the Centre for Process Innovation at the North East Technology Park (NETPark) in Sedgefield
  
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• Father and son who left scrap and old machinery on land in Gateshead for six years hit with fine

  21-01-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Magistrates heard that council had been trying to get scrap and machinery cleared from Swalwell farm land for six years
  
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• Council house rent in Newcastle to go up for the first time in five years

  21-01-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Civic centre leaders signed off on a 2.7% increase in rent fees for Your Homes Newcastle tenants
  
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• I'm A Celebrity Australia's Charlotte Crosby threatens to quit show in huge tantrum

  21-01-2020 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  I'm A Celebrity Australia contestant Charlotte Crosby has threatened to quit the jungle after an angry outburst
  
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• Major two week clean-up operation under way to remove rubbish from A1 grass verges

  21-01-2020 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In previous years the clean-up has resulted in an astonishing 15 tonnes of rubbish being collected
  
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• Gateshead man avoids jail after being caught with £30,000 worth of cannabis

  21-01-2020 16:30
  
  Martin Jackson, 44, was convicted of producing a Class B drug after police carried out a drug warrant at his home in Dunston
  
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• See inside Chloe Ferry's new house with huge bedrooms and en suite bathroom

  21-01-2020 15:43
  
  Geordie Shore cast member Chloe Ferry has given fans a video tour of her luxurious new home
  
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• Love Island new arrival Rebecca leaves girls feeling threatened as she makes a move on their men

  21-01-2020 15:41
  
  Rebecca Gormley entered the Love Island villa on Monday night and has made her intentions clear
  
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• Police tackle tearaway teens after anti-social behaviour in 'wild west' Wearside

  21-01-2020 15:36
  
  There has been a rise of complaints about anti-social behaviour, lead thefts and wheelie bin fire in Hetton and Houghton
  
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• Prince Harry lands in Canada to start his new life away from the Royal Family

  21-01-2020 15:19
  
  The Duke of Sussex said on Monday that he felt  ‘great sadness’ over his and Meghan's new arrangement following talks with the Queen
  
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• Cockerels looking for new homes after being dumped by the side of the A1 in Northumberland

  21-01-2020 15:14
  
  The RSPCA managed to catch and save 19 of the abandoned birds and a further two were captured by a member of the public
  
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• Martin Lewis reveals 'secret' loophole for getting 80% discount off designer footwear

  21-01-2020 14:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Money Saving Expert says there's a way to get brands like Nike and Adidas for a discounted price
  
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• Woman's handbag snatched in daylight robbery in Gateshead town centre

  21-01-2020 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman was walking near to Matalan in Gateshead town centre when stranger pushed her head down and stole her handbag
  
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• 'It's ignorance' - how police and fire chiefs plan to fight hate crime in Tyne and Wear

  21-01-2020 14:27
  
  Incidents of Arson, intimidation and threats motivated by prejudice on race or religion are increasing nationally
  
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• The multi-million pound transformation of Newcastle which could create thousands of jobs

  21-01-2020 14:26
  
  Newcastle City Council's cabinet voted in favour of a landmark transformation of the Forth Yards site to the west of the city on Monday
  
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• 'Behind bars where he belongs': Police praise victims of elderly sex attacker who has been jailed

  21-01-2020 14:26
  
  The victims, who are now adults, were targeted by Reed as children and only recently felt they were able to report what had happened
  
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• Metro: A Rail Life Story episode 2 to feature Mike Ashley protests and horse on the Metro

  21-01-2020 14:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV documentary The Metro: A Rail Life Story continues on Tuesday night with episode 2 featuring protests against Mike Ashley
  
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• Conservative MPs say they will attend the Durham Miners' Gala despite claims they may be unsafe

  21-01-2020 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Conservatives say they won the support of miners in December's general election and will take part in the annual celebration of the region's coal mining heritage
  
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• See inside this four-bedroom home in County Durham that could be yours from just £500 - Chronicle Live

  21-01-2020 13:40
  
  See inside this four-bedroom home in County Durham that could be yours from just £500  Chronicle Live
  
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• See inside this four-bedroom home in County Durham that could be yours from just £500

  21-01-2020 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The property, on Edward Terrace in New Brancepeth, Durham, is up for auction - and these pictures show what it looks like
  
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• Love Island new girl Rebecca Gormley once won a beauty pageant in a Newcastle bar

  21-01-2020 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island new girl Rebecca Gormley is an ex Miss Newcastle but also holds a title from a city centre bar
  
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• Kerry Katona apologises to Charlotte Crosby for calling her a 'cross-eyed fish' after fan backlash

  21-01-2020 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Atomic Kitten singer had come under fire for the comments she made about the Geordie Shore star in her column for new! magazine
  
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• Police release CCTV images of witness they want to trace in connection with David Cameron death in Consett

  21-01-2020 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary are keen to stress that this man is not in any trouble and is being treated purely as a witness
  
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• ITV reveal what's going on with Caprice on Dancing on Ice after 'parting ways' with Hamish Gaman

  21-01-2020 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was announced on Sunday that Caprice and pro partner Hamish Gaman had parted ways on Dancing on Ice
  
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• Caprice's Dancing on Ice partner split down to 'toxic partnership' sources claim

  21-01-2020 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TV sources claim that Caprice 'parting ways' with Dancing on Ice pro skater Hamish Gaman was down to their "toxic partnership"
  
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• Train passengers warned not to travel to or from London this weekend as major disruption is expected

  21-01-2020 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Upgrades are taking place over the weekend and the East Coast Main Line will be closed between Peterborough and London King's Cross
  
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• Durham Miners' President: 'I'd rather be dead in a ditch' than invite new Tory MPs to the Gala

  21-01-2020 12:05
  
  Alan Mardghum said there was 'categorically no chance' that the four Tories who won seats in Durham constituencies would be welcome at the historic working class festival
  
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• North East secondary pupils 'not getting the education they need', Ofsted warns

  21-01-2020 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inspectors say secondary education in the North East needs to improve but have branded primary education 'excellent'
  
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• Disney confirms date for Disney + streaming service UK launch

  21-01-2020 10:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The £5.99 a month Disney Plus service will be home to Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars movies and shows
  
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• Foreign Office issues 'extreme' weather warning to Brits travelling to 13 parts of Spain

  21-01-2020 10:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  UK holidaymakers are being advised to take care if flying to the destinations - which include tourism hotspots Majorca and Barcelona - after torrential rain and high winds
  
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• 'Best-paying' supermarket Aldi raises wages again - there are jobs available in the North East

  21-01-2020 10:01
  
  Aldi is boosting its minimum pay rate for staff around the country, offering much more than the Government's minimum wage
  
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• Missing dad-of-three James Raeburn found safe and well after disappearing over the weekend

  21-01-2020 09:37
  
  A search was launched for dad James Raeburn who said he was going to meet friends and Northumbria Police say he has now been found
  
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• See the amazing skills of Killingworth's power chair football club in action

  21-01-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The power chair football team in Killingworth, North Tyneside demonstrate their amazing skills
  
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