County Durham news

• Love Island is all about ‘anxiety, insecurity and mental health’ says Newcastle University lecturer

  04-02-2020 22:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Newcastle University lecturer has been studying Love Island and speaks about why he believes it's so popular
  
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• Man taken to hospital after being rescued from North Shields Fish Quay

  04-02-2020 21:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man had fallen into the water in the early hours of Tuesday morning and was brought to safety by the RNLI
  
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• Brother of Manchester Arena bomber helped to make explosives, court told

  04-02-2020 21:47
  
  Hashem Abedi is on trial at the Old Bailey where he denies 22 counts of murder, attempted murder and conspiring with his brother to cause explosions
  
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• Stanley sports masseur sexually assaulted four customers during massages

  04-02-2020 21:00
  
  Steven Goss, of Stanley, who ran Relaxing Times from a shop in Burnopfield, has been convicted of sexually assaulting customers
  
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• See the emotional video about murdered Samantha Madgin's life that will be shown to youngsters at the Knife Angel

  04-02-2020 21:00
  
  The thought-provoking artwork will spend a month on Tyneside in a bid to steer the next generation away from knife crime
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning lottery numbers for Tuesday February 4

  04-02-2020 20:54
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday February 4 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Alleged murder victim died 'over something stupid' on first night out since baby born, partner says

  04-02-2020 19:42
  
  Danielle Sanderson became upset as she described seeing Scott Patterson collapse after he was allegedly stabbed by Peter Dodds in Blyth
  
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• Meet 'the Geordies' the organised gang which terrorised Devon communities now facing 105 years in jail

  04-02-2020 19:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The core of the gang, which used serious violence to enforce debt, was made up of individuals originally from Sunderland
  
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• Drivers warned to expect summer of traffic chaos at notorious Haddricks Mill bottleneck

  04-02-2020 19:04
  
  Lane closures are due to be imposed near the infamous Gosforth junction during the February and Easter school holidays, but even worse disruption is still to come
  
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• Who is George on Love Island? New boy turns Demi's head while Nas is in Casa Amor

  04-02-2020 19:03
  
  New boy George looks like he could turn Demi's head in the Love Island villa while Nas is in Casa Amor
  
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• Suspected thief caught with a knife on Newcastle shopping street spared jail

  04-02-2020 18:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Conroy told officers he was carrying the blade for his 'own protection' after being released from prison
  
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• Geordie Shore's Chloe Ferry 'ready to move on' from show that made her famous

  04-02-2020 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fan favourite has revealed they are ready to move on from Geordie Shore after a number of years on the MTV show
  
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• Newcastle health experts have the skills needed to treat coronavirus safely, say Ministers

  04-02-2020 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health Ministers offer reassurance as two cases continue to be treated in Newcastle
  
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• Training helps improves efficiency for County Durham - FE News

  04-02-2020 18:14
  
  Training helps improves efficiency for County Durham  FE News
  
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• Jarrow careworker commended after saving vulnerable pensioner's life

  04-02-2020 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A care worker's quick thinking led to a vulnerable pensioner returning home safely
  
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• EastEnders fans praise Linda Carter actress Kellie Bright for harrowing alcoholism scenes

  04-02-2020 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  EastEnders actresses Kellie Bright and Linda Henry have been praised for their performances in Monday's traumatic episode
  
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• More than 55kg of drugs seized and criminals locked up for a total of 257 years over the last year

  04-02-2020 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drugs including cocaine and heroin with a total street value of more than £2m were taken off the streets in a targeted crackdown
  
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• Plain-clothes police launch Metro operation after youths kick out 8 windows on train

  04-02-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plain-clothed officers and Nexus staff will board trains across the Tyne and Wear network as part of Operation Hades
  
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• Northumbria Police frontline to be boosted with almost 500 new officers

  04-02-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Force in process of recruiting new bobbies after Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness pledges extra funds to bolster numbers
  
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• How you can be the next RNLI recruit to help save lives

  04-02-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is currently looking to recruit more face-to-face fundraisers to help share vital safety messages and encourage new supporters to sign up and donate after a funding shortfall
  
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• Ambitious plans to transform Sunderland by 2024 revealed

  04-02-2020 16:53
  
  Plans drawn up by Sunderland City Council will see cash spent on new schools, car parks, a Wear footbridge and redeveloping the Crowtree Leisure Centre site
  
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• Weeks old kitten rescued after being found dumped in a bin in Durham

  04-02-2020 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Miracle had a dreadful start to life but has now found a new loving home in County Durham after being abandoned days before Christmas
  
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• The six key steps being taken to tackle climate change in Sunderland

  04-02-2020 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council has set out its series of pledges, to help the city become carbon neutral by 2030
  
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• Phillip Schofield at centre of Masked Singer speculation - could be be Hedgehog?

  04-02-2020 16:20
  
  This Morning and Dancing on Ice host Phillip Schofield was grilled on whether he is Hedgehog on The Masked Singer
  
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• Search for 'sentimental' machete stolen during Jesmond burglary

  04-02-2020 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say the knife was gifted to the victim during his time in the army and they are appealing for whoever has it to return it
  
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• Relief as A66 between Penrith and County Durham re-opens after bizarre portacabin incident - News & Star

  04-02-2020 16:05
  
  Relief as A66 between Penrith and County Durham re-opens after bizarre portacabin incident  News & Star
  
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• Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis says millions are likely to be owed a second PPI payout

  04-02-2020 15:43
  
  The financial guru has revealed that lots of people in Britain could be owed hundreds more on their PPI - this is how you can check if you are entitled to some cash
  
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• Cullercoats home that featured on Kirstie and Phil's Love It or List It put up for sale

  04-02-2020 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Channel 4 programme, starring Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer, featured this four-bedroom terraced house on Eleanor Street, Cullercoats, in January
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Foreign Secretary urges all British nationals to leave China

  04-02-2020 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The update to the travel advice comes after the death toll rose to 427 with Hong Kong confirming its first death as a result of the disease
  
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• Piers Morgan embroiled in heated debate over the word 'pet' on Good Morning Britain

  04-02-2020 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan got embroiled in a heated debate with a PETA rep over the word 'pet'
  
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• Clever cleaning hack exposes just how dirty washing machines can get - and how to clean them

  04-02-2020 14:00
  
  Mums have exposed just how dirty our washing machines can become and have shared a tip on how to get them squeaky clean
  
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• Report & Results: 2020 Durham County BBA - 4barsrest.com

  04-02-2020 13:57
  
  Report & Results: 2020 Durham County BBA  4barsrest.com
  
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• BBC confirm Doctor Foster spin-off series which could feature Suranne Jones and Jodie Comer

  04-02-2020 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The creator of Doctor Foster has revealed that a new spin-off series is in production for the BBC
  
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• Breastfeeding in public - What your rights are and what you can do if you've been asked to cover up

  04-02-2020 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The charity Maternity Action has helped to explain what the law says about feeding your child in public places and what you can do if you are discriminated against
  
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• Missing Wideopen pensioner Albert Gray 'spotted in Amble' as frantic search continues

  04-02-2020 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 87-year-old was reported missing by his family, who last saw him leaving his home on Sunday morning
  
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• Tory MP Richard Holden on why Rebecca Long-Bailey has the best chance of winning back Labour voters

  04-02-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Holden, the Tory MP who won North West Durham, says Rebecca Long-Bailey would appeal to working class voters like his parents
  
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• See danger driver lead police on 10-mile police chase through Consett and Stanley

  04-02-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bilal Havid, 26, abandoned the vehicle before taking off on foot during the incident on January 10
  
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• Redheugh Bridge to close for two weekends with drivers warned to expect delays

  04-02-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The closures on the A189 between Newcastle and Gateshead are to allow for major repair works
  
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• How to apply for Hunted as hit Channel 4 show looks for Geordies for new series

  04-02-2020 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's been gripping entertainment - do you think you've got what it takes to be a contestant on Channel 4 show Hunted?
  
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• Met Office issues yellow weather warning as UK set to be hit by high winds

  04-02-2020 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The warning covers the whole country, including the North East, as gusts of up to 80mph are set to arrive this weekend
  
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• Coronation Street viewers horrified by sickening Geoff and Yasmeen abuse scenes

  04-02-2020 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street fans have been left more and more disturbed by the abuse storyline involving Yasmeen and Geoff
  
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• Adorable Durham woman celebrates her 104th birthday surrounded by her loving family

  04-02-2020 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Phyllis Lavelle from Birtley turned 104 years old on 31 January
  
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• Wake, Durham, Johnston County schools on 2-hour delay Friday, Franklin Co. schools closed after severe storms hit area - WRAL.com

  04-02-2020 11:43
  
  Wake, Durham, Johnston County schools on 2-hour delay Friday, Franklin Co. schools closed after severe storms hit area  WRAL.com
  
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• Wake County, Durham schools closing early; tornado watch issued for counties west of Raleigh - WRAL.com

  04-02-2020 11:43
  
  Wake County, Durham schools closing early; tornado watch issued for counties west of Raleigh  WRAL.com
  
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• Liberty X star Michelle Heaton rushed to hospital while on holiday in Bali

  04-02-2020 11:41
  
  Gateshead born singer Michelle Heaton was rushed to hospital while enjoying a yoga retreat in Bali
  
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• Police release CCTV of man they want to trace after car and bank cards stolen in Hebburn

  04-02-2020 10:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The appeal comes after a black Volkswagen and bank cards were taken during a burglary on Hollyhock Gardens
  
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• Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley's retail empire swoops for stake in handbag firm Mulberry

  04-02-2020 09:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Frasers Group snapped up the stake which is worth almost £19m based on the share price
  
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• Car wrecked and man taken to hospital after one-vehicle crash in Gateshead

  04-02-2020 09:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called out after receiving a report of the collision in Saltwell Road on Monday evening
  
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• Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons staff reveal the things employees do - but would never admit

  04-02-2020 09:39
  
  Former store employees reveal the frustrations of supermarket life - from people who stand over you as you reduce mince to customers who eat as they walk around
  
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• Why can £1.50 get you a 30-mile journey on a London bus - but only four stops in the North East?

  04-02-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cabinet Minister admits buses are the 'poor relation' following warning about falling passenger numbers
  
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