County Durham news

• Loose Women vegan debate sparks anger as Janet Street-Porter likens them to a 'militant campaign'

  19-02-2020 22:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Janet Street-Porter hit out at vegans during a heated panel debate on Wednesday's Loose Women
  
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• MP Andrew Stephenson announced as minister for HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail

  19-02-2020 21:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The MP for Pendle became a transport minister in last week's Government reshuffle by Boris Johnson
  
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• Durham men get prison time for violent Orange County home invasion. Person case pending. - Raleigh News & Observer

  19-02-2020 20:57
  Durham men get prison time for violent Orange County home invasion. Person case pending.  Raleigh News & Observer
  
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• Teenager fighting for her life in hospital after being hit by car in Sunderland

  19-02-2020 20:56
  
  The patient was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary with multiple injuries after the collision on Wessington Way
  
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• Police probe mass mobile phone thefts from Newcastle nightclub Digital

  19-02-2020 20:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Twelve people had their phones stolen while they were on a night out in Newcastle city centre and police are linking all the thefts
  
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• Cracking down on the mindless Metro menaces: How undercover cops are taking the train to catch yobs in the act

  19-02-2020 20:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police lifts the lid on operation launched to stop troublesome teens, who have been kicking windows out of trains in North Tyneside, in their tracks
  
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• Lotto results: Winning lottery numbers for Wednesday February 19

  19-02-2020 20:00
  
  The National Lottery draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday February 19 2020 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning lottery numbers for Wednesday February 19

  19-02-2020 20:00
  
  The National Lottery draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday February 19 2020 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Lotto results and draw: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday February 19

  19-02-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday February 19 2020 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Lotto results and draw LIVE: Winning lottery numbers for Wednesday February 19

  19-02-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday February 19 2020 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Woman, 19, airlifted to hospital after serious crash on A194(M) in Gateshead

  19-02-2020 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two others were taken to hospital by ambulance after the collision closed the road in both directions on Wednesday afternoon
  
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• Snapchat pervert who groomed girl, 12, walks free due to 'shocking' four year delay caused by police

  19-02-2020 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Davison, of Sunderland, admitted causing or inciting the child in 2016 but was released under investigation, leading to what a judge described as a "shocking delay"
  
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• Whitley Bay locals toast plans to open bar on Tyneside's 'coolest' shopping district

  19-02-2020 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ward councillor John O'Shea has urged the planning committee to throw out the plans
  
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• Coronavirus Awareness Student Party in Sunderland slammed as 'tasteless'

  19-02-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The student party was set to take place on Friday featuring free face masks, T-shirts and cheap Corona - as the coronavirus deathtoll exceeds 2,000
  
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• Caroline Flack's boyfriend Lewis Burton shares previously unseen picture of her on Instagram

  19-02-2020 17:42
  
  Lewis Burton took to Instagram to share the loved up selfie of him and Caroline Flack, following her death on Saturday
  
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• Taxi licensing shake-up set to be signed off by North Tyneside Council

  19-02-2020 17:39
  
  The council says the proposals will encourage environmental sustainability
  
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• See how a mum made this amazing 4ft Moana cake for her twins' birthday

  19-02-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lara Mason, a former Sunderland University student, made the huge cake to celebrate her daughters' third birthday - and this video shows exactly how she created it
  
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• Greg James 'captured' after Brits as Radio 1 DJ explains no show in shocking Instagram video

  19-02-2020 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Radio 1 Breakfast presenter Greg James failed to show for work on Wednesday after attending the Brit Awards on Tuesday night
  
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• Durham bar wants to open until 6am for Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder fight - but police are worried where people will go when it ends

  19-02-2020 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Players Bar wants permission to extend its usual licence by four hours, but it's facing opposition from authorities
  
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• Harry Styles' song Falling soars up iTunes chart after moving Brits performance

  19-02-2020 16:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Harry Styles singing Falling was one of the most memorable performance from the Brits 2020 on Tuesday night
  
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• Fresh hope for campaigners battling against 'monster incinerator' in Washington

  19-02-2020 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 10,000 people have opposed plans for the gasification plant
  
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• Lidl takes on Le Creuset with designer inspired bargain kitchen range

  19-02-2020 15:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lidl's collection is MUCH cheaper than Le Creuset's much-sought after casserole dishes, pots, pans and oven dishes
  
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• Three people arrested as a number of police cars called to Chillingham Road 'disturbance'

  19-02-2020 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Several police cars were seen on Meldon Terrace off Chillingham Road in Heaton as officers arrested two men and a woman
  
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• Three people arrested as a number of police cars called to at Chillingham Road 'disturbance'

  19-02-2020 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Several police cars were seen on Meldon Terrace off Chillingham Road in Heaton as officers arrested two men and a woman
  
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• Driver escaped as car went up in flames on Coast Road slip road towards Walkergate

  19-02-2020 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two fire engines were called to the car fire which burst into flames just after 12pm on Wednesday but the driver managed to escape
  
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• Walker residents describe 'living hell' of NE6 Suite where punters fight in the street

  19-02-2020 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents are objecting to the function venue's bid for a new licence, but the site's manager says it “is not a trouble venue and never has been”
  
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• Two arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm in connection with alleged shooting at Fawdon home

  19-02-2020 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of seven men and two women have now been arrested after a window frame in Fawdon, Newcastle, was damaged by a suspected bullet
  
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• Phillip Schofield returns to social media for heartfelt Snapchat message

  19-02-2020 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Phillip Schofield returned to social media for the first time since the day he came out as gay with a heartfelt message for fans
  
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• Newcastle teen claims to make £7,000 a month selling drugs to children on Snapchat

  19-02-2020 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A BBC investigation uncovered a range drugs being sold on social media with one Newcastle teen admitting to using "giveaways" to attract young customers
  
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• EastEnders actress Kellie Bright injured in soap's River Thames boat disaster scenes

  19-02-2020 14:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  EastEnders actress Kellie Bright has revealed she was injured filming scenes for the soap's River Thames 35th anniversary plot
  
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• Caroline Flack's ex Andrew Brady calls for Love Island to be cancelled in damning blog post

  19-02-2020 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Caroline Flack's ex Andrew Brady has called for an investigation into Love Island following her death at the age of 40
  
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• Plans for Premier Inn on industrial estate just outside Alnwick set to go ahead

  19-02-2020 13:00
  
  Planning officials have recommended councillors approve plans for a disused part of the Willowburn Trading Estate, which has previously been the subject of rejected housing schemes
  
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• Flood defences worked at Durham HQ site after Storm Dennis battered region, construction boss says

  19-02-2020 13:00
  
  The steel frame for the new £50m building is expected to arrive on site in the coming weeks
  
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• Met Office weather warning issued as North East to be hit by 65mph winds

  19-02-2020 12:58
  
  A new weather warning has been issued for Friday between 8am and 8pm covering the North East as forecasters predict another windy weekend
  
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• Billy Charlton's court appearance on indecent images charges adjourned until next month

  19-02-2020 12:35
  
  The 55-year-old was due to appear at Sunderland Magistrates' Court accused of possessing material including footage of a donkey engaging in a sexual act with a child
  
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• Ex-PM Gordon Brown to speak at major Newcastle conference on future of the UK

  19-02-2020 12:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He will join a host of speakers including Andy Burham, Sir John Curtice at the key event
  
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• Woman brought to safety after climbing onto wrong side of railings on Scotswood Bridge

  19-02-2020 12:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the bridge in the earl hours of Friday morning after a woman was seen on the wrong side of the railings
  
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• Greg James misses his Radio 1 Breakfast show after partying at Brit Awards

  19-02-2020 12:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Radio 1 presenter Greg James was a no-show at BBC Radio 1 Breakfast on Wednesday after a night at the Brit Awards
  
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• Caroline Flack's cause of death confirmed as inquest opens in London

  19-02-2020 11:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Caroline Flack's cause of death has been revealed after the TV presenter was found dead at her home on Saturday
  
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• Drug addict smashed gran's window when she refused to give him Christmas tracksuit early

  19-02-2020 11:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sean Scotter, of Hougton-le-Spring, wanted his tracksuit three days before Christmas but his gran suspected he would sell it to buy drugs
  
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• Police dog tracks down man suspected of breaking into cars in early hours in Kenton

  19-02-2020 11:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A neighbour who became suspicious about a man in Kenton called the police and Obi quickly tracked down a man nearby
  
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• Harry Styles makes silent tribute to ex Caroline Flack on Brits red carpet

  19-02-2020 11:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Harry Styles performed at the Brit Awards on Tuesday night but also made a tribute to ex Caroline Flack on the red carpet
  
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• Leap year pay and holiday rights: What the extra day's work means for your pay packet

  19-02-2020 11:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 2020 leap year is likely to mean many employees working an extra day for no extra pay
  
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• How to watch McMillions in the UK - the McDonald's Monopoly scandal documentary series

  19-02-2020 10:21
  
  The series will air on Sky Documentaries and NowTV
  
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• Officers trying to trace owners of suspected stolen sat navs and dashcam in Whitley Bay

  19-02-2020 09:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two sat navs and a dash cam have been found among a stash of suspected stolen goods as detectives try to find the rightful owners
  
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• Driving theory tests are changing again in April - but how it will affect you?

  19-02-2020 09:33
  
  The new theory test is designed to make it fairer for everyone, including those with learning difficulties
  
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• Shocking number of assaults on North East ambulance staff revealed

  19-02-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Nobody should be subject to any kind of assault – verbal or physical – whilst going about their work, particularly when they are trying to help'
  
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• Bar Fleet Street revival in doubt as council opposes expanded rebuild of Newcastle city centre pub

  19-02-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pub was popular with journalists and print workers in its heyday, but civic centre licensing chiefs have concerns over a bigger, revamped version of the venue
  
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• Abusive Bedlington man breached restraining order after 20 MINUTES then scratched 'f*** my wife' on her car

  19-02-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Elias Gray, of Bedlington, reacted badly to the end of his 17 year relationship and ignored a court order aimed at protecting his wife
  
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• Caroline Flack's family share unpublished Instagram post

  19-02-2020 08:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Love Island presenter's family have released an unpublished message she wrote but never posted on social media
  
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