County Durham news

• Coronation Street gets 349 Ofcom complaints over Geoff making Yasmeen eat her pet

  02-03-2020 23:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Disgusted Coronation Street viewers have contacted Ofcom after Geoff made wife Yasmeen eat her pet
  
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• Durham commissioner asks why board discussed racism claim in private, without attorney - Raleigh News & Observer

  02-03-2020 23:32 via newsobserver.com
  Durham commissioner asks why board discussed racism claim in private, without attorney  Raleigh News & Observer
  
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• Coronavirus: Workers could be asked to stay home as Boris Johnson publishes battle plan

  02-03-2020 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to publish the Government's coronavirus battle plan
  
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• Liar actress Joanne Froggatt reveals huge spoiler about new series ending

  02-03-2020 22:38
  
  Liar series 2 started on ITV on Monday night and lead actress Joanne Froggatt has revealed a spoiler
  
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• Liar actress Joanne Froggatt reveals huge spoiler about new series

  02-03-2020 22:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liar series 2 started on ITV on Monday night and lead actress Joanne Froggatt has revealed a spoiler
  
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• Durham residents voice concerns about county commissioners' probe into racial allegation - WTVD-TV

  02-03-2020 22:29 via abc11.com
  
  Durham residents voice concerns about county commissioners' probe into racial allegation  WTVD-TV
  
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• Love Island's Curtis and Maura split as she confirms break up on Instagram

  02-03-2020 22:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island 2019 couple Curtis Pritchard and Maura Higgins have split up after 18 months of dating
  
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• 'Stupid' Jarrow burglars jailed for stealing high value mountain bike

  02-03-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Opportunistic serial burglars John Bothick and Colin Cram broke into a garage in Jarrow and stole a bike and accessories worth almost £1,000
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday March 2

  02-03-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Monday March 2 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning lottery numbers and draw for Monday March 2

  02-03-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Monday March 2 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Newcastle primary school confirms three pupils tested for coronavirus

  02-03-2020 19:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three children at Kenton Bar Primary School were tested for COVID-19 following a trip to Asia
  
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• You can stay at the Northumberland castle which hosted one of Hollywood's most famous affairs

  02-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy reportedly spent time in Barmoor Castle, Northumberland, in the 1960s
  
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• Dozens of electric car charging points in Newcastle don't work

  02-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council says a third of its charging points are out of action, with plans in the works to replace faulty and outdated technology with newer models
  
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• Mystery surrounds death of Benwell mum found with serious head injuries

  02-03-2020 18:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Maureen Walker, 34, will be laid to rest this week almost six months after she passed away in hospital
  
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• Geordie Shore star Steph Snowdon 'barred' from Easyjet flight to Marbella

  02-03-2020 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ex Geordie Shore cast member took to social media saying she was 'barred' by Easyjet for 'having a good time'
  
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• Crumbling road and now a large crack - the £150m Milburngate retail complex is not built yet and there's problems

  02-03-2020 18:22
  
  Durham County Council has agreed to take on the repair work
  
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• How many episodes of Liar are there? Series 2 begins on ITV after shocking finale

  02-03-2020 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hit drama Liar is back on ITV for a second series which gets going on ITV on Monday, March 2
  
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• Retro pets - 15 animal magic scenes from Sunderland and County Durham over the years - Sunderland Echo

  02-03-2020 17:45 via sunderlandecho.com
  
  Retro pets - 15 animal magic scenes from Sunderland and County Durham over the years  Sunderland Echo
  
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• Cruel fraudsters target Newcastle widow who almost lost £24,000 in Amazon scam

  02-03-2020 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 59-year-old was cold-called by a scammer, who claimed to be from an internet fraud team, and almost lost her savings
  
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• Liar series 2 cast as gripping drama returns to ITV with Katherine Kelly

  02-03-2020 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liar series 2 kicks off on ITV on Monday, March 2 with former Coronation Street actress Katherine Kelly joining the cast
  
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• David Gray to be appointed new High Sheriff of County Durham - The Northern Echo

  02-03-2020 17:22 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  David Gray to be appointed new High Sheriff of County Durham  The Northern Echo
  
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• Northumbria Police to almost triple Taser cops as attacks on officers rise in the North East

  02-03-2020 17:00
  
  Investment by Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness would see nearly all frontline bobbies able to use stun devices, with numbers increasing from 650 to just under 1,900
  
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• Labour chair Ian Lavery calls on party to consider all-working class shortlists

  02-03-2020 17:00
  
  Wansbeck MP Ian Lavery and Yorkshire MP Jon Trickett say Labour is paying for taking working class voters for granted
  
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• Beat The Chasers start date leaked on Loose Women as The Chase spin-off gets set to air on ITV

  02-03-2020 17:00
  
  Loose Women let slip when The Chase's spin-off show Beat The Chasers will start on ITV leaving viewers excited
  
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• Developers plan Geordie-themed bar or restaurant in £120m Strawberry Place plans

  02-03-2020 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The High Street group snapped up a controlling interest in the development site close to Newcastle's St James' Park in January
  
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• Investigation launched into the cause of huge fire at former Backworth Park Primary School

  02-03-2020 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dozens of firefighters battled a blaze at the disused Backworth Park Primary School building throughout Sunday night
  
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• This Morning host Phillip Schofield charges at camera after Spin to Win disaster

  02-03-2020 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning presenter Phillip shook his fist in anger after things went wrong during the Spin to Win game on Monday
  
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• Parliament could spread coronavirus, warns Gateshead MP

  02-03-2020 15:28
  
  Thousands of visitors from across the world visit the Houses of Parliament
  
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• 'Class childhood memories' - Your stories of life at Sunderland and County Durham's workingmen's clubs - Sunderland Echo

  02-03-2020 15:01 via sunderlandecho.com
  
  'Class childhood memories' - Your stories of life at Sunderland and County Durham's workingmen's clubs  Sunderland Echo
  
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• Liar series 2 first look as hit ITV drama returns after cliffhanger ending

  02-03-2020 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liar series 2 will kick off on ITV on Monday, March 2 with the hunt to find the person who murdered Andrew Earlham
  
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• A first look at Liar series 2 as hit ITV drama returns after cliffhanger ending

  02-03-2020 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liar series 2 will kick off on ITV on Monday, March 2 with the hunt to find the person who murdered Andrew Earlham
  
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• Why Durham's riverside is one of my favourite corners of the North

  02-03-2020 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hannah Davies on her lifelong love of a special part of Durham as part of the revived Passionate People, Passionate Places campaign
  
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• The people who landed senior Durham County Council posts - The Northern Echo

  02-03-2020 14:33 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  The people who landed senior Durham County Council posts  The Northern Echo
  
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• ITV apologise after Anne-Marie flag scandal on Saturday Night Takeaway and re-edit show

  02-03-2020 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Saturday Night Takeaway bosses have issued an apology after Anne-Marie's performance sparked controversy
  
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• Newcastle Diamond Strip bars could lose licence after staff caught taking cocaine in smoking area

  02-03-2020 13:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident could cost some of Newcastle city centre's most popular bars their licence
  
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• Thug jailed after leaving victim with life threatening brain injuries in nightclub attack

  02-03-2020 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dean Ward, 30, has been put behind bars for three years for the vicious attack in Consett last year
  
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• Security firm worker fraudulently used fuel card 108 times to buy petrol worth almost £8,000

  02-03-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Crake, of South Shields, had his employment terminated but failed to hand back company property, including a fuel card
  
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• High Level Bridge cycle route set for £250,000 cash injection to boost links to Central Station

  02-03-2020 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Transport bosses either side of the Tyne recently called for a new clean-up of the historic bridge, warning that graffiti and broken lights had made it an unappealing route
  
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• Coronavirus has spread to every country in western Europe as Portugal confirms first two cases

  02-03-2020 12:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Portugal has now reported its first two cases of the deadly virus
  
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• Appeal after man punched outside Livello might permanently lose sight in one eye

  02-03-2020 12:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The victim also suffered a broken jaw in the assault and police are searching for witnesses
  
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• Government urged to keep Northern Rail in public control as Arriva loses franchise

  02-03-2020 11:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Northern franchise was taken away from Arriva Rail North after complaints about poor service
  
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• Missing girl, 16, last seen at home in County Durham on Sunday found - The Sun

  02-03-2020 11:33 via thesun.co.uk
  
  Missing girl, 16, last seen at home in County Durham on Sunday found  The Sun
  
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• Passionate People, Passionate Places: two great parks on Teesside

  02-03-2020 11:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dave Robson on why Preston Park and Ropner Park are his favourite places in the North East
  
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• Designer clothes with up to 75% off coming to huge new shopping park just off the A1(M)

  02-03-2020 10:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scotch Corner Designer Village is set to open in autumn 2021, creating up to 1,000 new jobs and home to brands including Tommy Hilfiger, BOSS, Calvin Klein, Adidas and Levi’s
  
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• Missing 16-year-old girl Naomi Masterson from Seaham found safe and well

  02-03-2020 10:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Naomi Masterson had gone missing from her County Durham home on Sunday evening
  
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• Concern grows for welfare of missing 16-year-old girl Naomi Masterson from Seaham

  02-03-2020 10:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Naomi Masterson went missing from her home on Sunday evening and police are asking people to get in touch with any sightings
  
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• Travelodge to target unemployed parents with 'flexible hours' housekeeping jobs

  02-03-2020 10:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hotel chain says housekeeping roles have hours which allow parents to take their kids to school and pick them up in the afternoon
  
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• See the scene of devastation after fire rips through former North Tyneside primary school

  02-03-2020 10:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flames ripped through the disused Backworth Park Primary School site on Sunday evening
  
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• Coronavirus interactive map gives up to date information on current cases as disease spreads

  02-03-2020 09:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tool shows the number of current confirmed cases - including those who have contracted, recovered, died or are still fighting the illness
  
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• Three North East Poundland shops will be among the first to start stocking chilled and frozen foods

  02-03-2020 09:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The value chain said it would roll out frozen and chilled food to 60 stores in the coming weeks as it moves further into grocery sales
  
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