County Durham news

• Gang ringleaders jailed for running UK’s largest illegal tobacco factory in County Durham

  25-02-2020 21:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The factory in Crook could produce 140 packs of counterfeit cigarettes a minute and now 10 members of the gang have been sentenced
  
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• Thief caught in the act stealing garden equipment and cutting down CCTV cameras in Sunderland

  25-02-2020 21:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Nixon was seen going in and out of gardens in Sunderland and was wheeling his stolen loot around in a wheelie bin
  
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• 'Coachload' of NUFC fans stranded in Brighton after bus driver failed drugs test

  25-02-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bus driver Michael Saunderson from Ashington failed a drugs test after police officers found that the bus 'reeked' of cannabis
  
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• EuroMillions results and draw LIVE: Winning lottery numbers for Tuesday February 25

  25-02-2020 20:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday February 25 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Watch the hilarious moment police chase after swan which stopped traffic on the Redheugh Bridge

  25-02-2020 20:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drivers were left stunned after the swan wandered into the road on Tuesday during rush hour
  
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• UK's largest illegal tobacco factory was in Crook, County Durham - The Northern Echo

  25-02-2020 19:23
  
  UK's largest illegal tobacco factory was in Crook, County Durham  The Northern Echo
  
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• NE6 Suite owner pledges to address neighbours' 'living hell' complaints over Walker venue

  25-02-2020 19:19
  
  The owners said they would work with their neighbours in Walker as councillors approved a new premises licence
  
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• Teenager who did 100mph on A1 and 90mph in a 30 zone walks free after 'truly appalling' driving

  25-02-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reece Bannister, of North Shields, led police on a dangerous chase from Jarrow to Chester-le-Street but was spared jail at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Residents up in arms over plans to build new homes next to Tynemouth Metro Station

  25-02-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At its first meeting last night a newly formed action group vowed to fight the housing scheme
  
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• Councils receive funding increase from central Government following years of cuts

  25-02-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Treasury is providing more cash for North East councils, but council tax bills are rising too
  
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• How to be on Gogglebox and how much cast members are paid as Channel 4 show returns

  25-02-2020 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gogglebox has just returned to Channel 4 for a new series and you can still apply to be on it this year
  
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• Durham Constabulary arrest four men in county lines drug dealing operation - ChronicleLive

  25-02-2020 17:48
  
  Durham Constabulary arrest four men in county lines drug dealing operation  ChronicleLive
  
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• Durham Constabulary arrest four men in county lines drug dealing operation

  25-02-2020 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers also uncovered large amounts of cash and Class A drugs during the operation on Tuesday
  
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• Remember when these Sunderland and County Durham houses were first built? - Sunderland Echo

  25-02-2020 17:46
  
  Remember when these Sunderland and County Durham houses were first built?  Sunderland Echo
  
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• Gogglebox newcomers Anne and Ken are a big hit with Channel 4 viewers

  25-02-2020 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  County Durham couple Anne & Ken are in the Gogglebox cast for the latest series currently airing on Channel 4
  
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• CCTV appeal after £3,000 worth of iPads stolen during burglary on Gateshead High Street

  25-02-2020 17:24
  
  Police believe the man in the image could help them with their investigation into the thefts from a business in Gateshead
  
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• Northumberland sheepdog breaks world record after selling for nearly £19,000

  25-02-2020 17:22
  
  Northumberland shepherdess Emma Gray sold Megan to a cattle breeder in the US
  
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• Growing up in poverty causes North East children to die younger as life expectancy falls in places

  25-02-2020 17:06
  
  Campaigners demand measures to fight child poverty after top academic warns life expectancy is falling in parts of the North East
  
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• Durham County commissioner Heidi Carter responds to accusations of racism - Durham Herald Sun

  25-02-2020 16:38
  Durham County commissioner Heidi Carter responds to accusations of racism  Durham Herald Sun
  
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• Drug addict targeted elderly neighbour and used his bank card to buy clothes

  25-02-2020 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Whitfield, 40, has now been jailed after burgling the vulnerable pensioner as he lay asleep upstairs in his home
  
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• Pupils at County Durham school set special snow day homework to make snow angels and go sledging - Chronicle Live

  25-02-2020 16:15
  
  Pupils at County Durham school set special snow day homework to make snow angels and go sledging  Chronicle Live
  
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• Pupils at County Durham school set special snow day homework to make snow angels and go sledging

  25-02-2020 16:15
  
  Parents at Lanchester EP Primary School were asked to tweet pictures of their children enjoying the snow
  
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• Jill Halfpenny to star in tense new Channel 5 thriller The Drowning

  25-02-2020 16:05
  
  Former Byker Grove actress Jill Halfpenny will return to TV in new Channel 5 drama The Drowning alongside Jonas Armstrong
  
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• How to watch BTS on The Late Late Show with James Corden in the UK

  25-02-2020 16:01
  
  The K-pop stars will appear on the show on February 25
  
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• Teenage girl suffers serious burns after friends set fire to wheelie bins in Durham

  25-02-2020 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  WARNING - graphic images show the injuries Hannah Armstrong, 16, sustained after being burned by molten plastic when a wheelie bin was set on fire
  
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• Pussycat Doll hits back at Saturday Night Takeaway critics after performance sparks Ofcom complaints

  25-02-2020 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Pussycat Doll star responded to complaints from viewers after the group's performances on X Factor and Saturday Night Takeaway
  
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• More than 1,800 Tesco jobs at risk as part of overhaul of supermarket bakeries

  25-02-2020 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tesco has put 1,816 bakery staff at risk of redundancy as it looks to make changes to its store bakeries operation
  
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• EastEnders' distorted sound explained as viewers are left confused by Monday's episode

  25-02-2020 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BBC viewers watching Monday night's EastEnders thought their TVs were playing up as the sound was distorted during the episode
  
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• Authorities monitoring England's Six Nations match vs Italy but say no talks to move it to Newcastle

  25-02-2020 15:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is reported that Newcastle is being considered as an alternative venue if Rome is deemed unable to host the Six Nations clash
  
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• Two Durham University colleges want to serve alcohol to students until 2am

  25-02-2020 15:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Snow College and the new South college want to host plays, film screenings, live music and dance events
  
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• Jet2 and TUI issue statements after tourist tests positive for coronavirus in Tenerife hotel

  25-02-2020 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tourist has been quarantined in hospital as police surround the hotel to make sure no-one enters or leaves
  
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• New ITV drama Quiz all about Who Wants To Be A Millionaire 'coughing' cheats

  25-02-2020 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New ITV drama Quiz will document Who Wants To Be A Millionaire's infamous coughing scandal in 2001
  
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• Durham County to seek outside guidance on ‘all issues’ in manager’s accusation of racism - Raleigh News & Observer

  25-02-2020 14:24
  Durham County to seek outside guidance on ‘all issues’ in manager’s accusation of racism  Raleigh News & Observer
  
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• Durham County to investigate manager’s accusation of racism against commissioner - Durham Herald Sun

  25-02-2020 14:24
  Durham County to investigate manager’s accusation of racism against commissioner  Durham Herald Sun
  
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• Emirates airline to hold cabin crew recruitment open day in Sunderland

  25-02-2020 14:07
  
  Emirates has arranged an open day in Sunderland to hire cabin crew, who will get free accommodation in Dubai and around £2,000 a month tax-free
  
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• Inside the County Durham school which headteacher claims is unacceptable for students and staff - Chronicle Live

  25-02-2020 13:40
  
  Inside the County Durham school which headteacher claims is unacceptable for students and staff  Chronicle Live
  
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• Inside the County Durham school which headteacher claims is unacceptable for students and staff

  25-02-2020 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andy Byers, head of Framwellgate School Durham, says their site has been in a poor condition for a decade and says the building is unacceptable for students and staff
  
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• Lidl's plans for a new store in Barnard Castle have just moved a step forward

  25-02-2020 13:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The supermarket chain wants to open a new store at the former Addison Auctioneers site
  
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• Residents speak of shock after body is found underneath Sunderland rubble fire

  25-02-2020 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A specialist fire and forensic investigation is ongoing at the scene, which officers say will take a considerable time to complete
  
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• Vicky Pattison reveals shock career move in revealing Instagram post

  25-02-2020 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former I'm A Celebrity winner Vicky Pattison revealed all about her career aspirations in a post on her Instagram
  
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• Watch Sam Fender's amazing duet with Elton John at music legend's Hollywood party

  25-02-2020 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Shields singer Sam Fender performed at Elton John's party and got to duet with the music legend
  
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• Emergency legislation to become law before next terrorist released from prison

  25-02-2020 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland shopkeeper Mohammed Zahir Khan was due to be freed on February 28 after serving half his sentence for encouraging terrorism
  
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• Pregnant North Shields woman trapped in China speaks of fears after coronavirus outbreak

  25-02-2020 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ming Mu, a Newcastle University graduate, went to Beijing in January to celebrate Chinese New Year with her family but her flight back to the UK has been suspended
  
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• Olly Murs reveals dramatic seven week body transformation with jaw-dropping before and after photos

  25-02-2020 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Singer and The Voice UK coach Olly Murs posted before and after pictures of his body transformation on Facebook
  
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• Driver has vehicle seized after allegedly operating as an illegal taxi in Newcastle city centre

  25-02-2020 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man, 52, was stopped by officers from Northumbria Police after they became suspicious of the car at Bigg Market
  
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• Fresh weather warning for snow and ice in the North East as temperatures plummet

  25-02-2020 12:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The yellow warning will be in force in western parts of Northumberland and County Durham on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning
  
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• Love Island winners Paige and Finn reveal when they were told about Caroline Flack's death

  25-02-2020 11:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island winners Paige Turley and Finn Tapp have spoken out about Caroline Flack's death following their win on Sunday
  
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• Chloe Ferry 'narrowly avoids jail' in Dubai during wild girls' trip away

  25-02-2020 11:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry nearly had a brush with the law in Dubai during a girls holiday earlier this month
  
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• Around 1,000 Tyneside jobs to come as global firm seals deal for massive North East office

  25-02-2020 11:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Verisure will spend £3m on its new North East base at the regional business park
  
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• Coronavirus reaches Tenerife as hotel is placed on lockdown and 1,000 tourists tested

  25-02-2020 10:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An Italian doctor visiting the Adeje region of Tenerife has tested positive for Covid-19, leading to fears other holidaymakers may have been infected
  
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