County Durham news

• Tributes to 'best mam in the world' as family prepare for challenges to raise suicide awareness

  05-05-2025 22:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Waterson said his mother Debbie had been simply "the best mam in the world".
  
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• NHS staff to be allowed to refuse to take part in assisted dying under amendment

  05-05-2025 21:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MP Kim Leadbeater is set to put forward a change to the assisted dying bill meaning no NHS staff member will be forced to take part.
  
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• UK drivers warned over new private car park rules and 'sanctions' being brought in

  05-05-2025 21:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The government plans to introduce a new statutory Code of Practice for private parking firms.
  
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• Reform backs down from 'farcical' flag ban on County Durham council buildings - The Northern Echo

  05-05-2025 21:00
  Reform backs down from 'farcical' flag ban on County Durham council buildings  The Northern Echo
  
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• Durham County Council approves plans to convert hair salon into house - Yahoo News UK

  05-05-2025 21:00
  Durham County Council approves plans to convert hair salon into house  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Gardeners urged to leave out this 88p breakfast item to attract robins

  05-05-2025 20:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All kinds of birds, including robins, can benefit from this one trick, but you must put it out correctly to keep your birds happy and healthy
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, May 5

  05-05-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday, May 5
  
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• Sainsbury's Bank merger has customers urgently checking their Nectar points

  05-05-2025 19:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bank customers should look over all of their finances, but especially the Sainsbury's loyalty programme
  
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• Video shows smoke billowing from Ouseburn flat fire in student accommodation

  05-05-2025 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A fire took hold in a student flat in Ouseburn on Sunday evening.
  
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• Drone photos show damage after Bill Quay industrial estate fire which killed Layton Carr, 14

  05-05-2025 19:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aerial photography shows the extent of the damage after the Bill Quay fatal fire.
  
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• Channel 4's The Piano viewers 'in bits' as 87-year-old widow becomes star in Newcastle

  05-05-2025 19:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many Channel 4 viewers watching Sunday's episode of The Piano were left in tears by one particular hopeful in Newcastle
  
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• County Championship: Hampshire draw with Durham - BBC

  05-05-2025 17:03
  County Championship: Hampshire draw with Durham  BBC
  
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• Full list of VE Day 80 Beacon locations across the North East

  05-05-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There will be a number of events across the region this week
  
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• Cramlington pervert began downloading sexual images of kids during Covid lockdown

  05-05-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Louis Jardine was found with his vile stash of photos after police were tipped off by the National Crime Agency
  
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• Ex-prisoner officer stabbed by inmate at HMP Frankland calls for mandatory protective gear

  05-05-2025 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Claire Lewis was left with life-threatening injuries in the attack in 2010
  
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• Ex-prison officer stabbed by inmate at HMP Frankland calls for mandatory protective gear

  05-05-2025 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Claire Lewis was left with life-threatening injuries in the attack in 2010
  
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• Police confirm 16 children arrested over tragic death of schoolboy Layton Carr

  05-05-2025 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An outpouring of grief continues in Gateshead and South Tyneside following the death of 14-year-old Layton Carr
  
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• Family's heartbreaking tribute to 'beautiful' Layton Carr, 14, who tragically died in Gateshead fire

  05-05-2025 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Layton Carr's family have paid tribute to their 'kind, caring and loving boy' with 16 children arrested on suspicion of manslaughter
  
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• Alison Hammond heads to South Shields to film new BBC show with famous pop icon

  05-05-2025 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has been in South Shields to film her brand new show for the BBC
  
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• UK drivers facing new mandatory test with update expected by end of this year

  05-05-2025 13:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One test could get your licence taken off you, but after four deaths, it could be the time to implement them
  
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• DWP's 'essential' new bank account powers with millions claiming benefits warned

  05-05-2025 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The powers allow a new level of access for the government body when it comes to tackling benefits fraud
  
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• Northumberland Premium Bond winners for May 2025, as £180,000 dished out

  05-05-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Premium bond results across Northumberland have been annouced for May, and it's a winning month for many
  
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• County Durham twins invited to Windsor Castle after achieving King's Scout Award - Chronicle Live

  05-05-2025 13:00
  County Durham twins invited to Windsor Castle after achieving King's Scout Award  Chronicle Live
  
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• County Durham twins invited to Windsor Castle after achieving King's Scout Award

  05-05-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alisha and Tia Bell, from Barnard Castle, were hosted at special event at Windsor Castle after achieving the King's Scout Award
  
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• Sainsbury's update as it makes major change to tills to stop shoplifting

  05-05-2025 11:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If an item is bagged illicitly, Sainsbury’s shoppers are shown the video feed
  
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• Ouseburn police incident LIVE: Updates as emergency services on scene and cordon in place

  05-05-2025 11:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and firefighters are at the scene of an incident in Ouseburn at a student accommodation block with a road closure in place
  
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• Ouseburn 'flat fire' LIVE: Updates as emergency services on scene and police cordon in place

  05-05-2025 11:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and firefighters are at the scene of an incident in Ouseburn at a student accommodation block with a road closure in place
  
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• Every update after Ouseburn 'flat fire' which saw emergency services respond and police cordon

  05-05-2025 11:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and firefighters are at the scene of an incident in Ouseburn at a student accommodation block with a road closure in place
  
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• Suspected West Denton drink-driver refused breath test after crashing into sign

  05-05-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sean Patterson, who was on a community order at the time, also gave a fake name to police when they found him in his damaged car on the side of the road
  
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• Gardeners issued 'deadly' rhubarb warning this spring - what you need to do

  05-05-2025 09:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rhubarb is a popular plant to grow in the garden, with the delicious stalks being used in an array of sweet dishes - but eating any part of the leaves could have serious consequences
  
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• State Pensioners warned to be aware of these changes to bank accounts in May

  05-05-2025 09:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The State Pension increases at the start of every new tax year on April 6 and the amount it goes up is based on three factors, known as the 'triple lock'
  
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• HMRC warning letter being sent to thousands of people with £3,500 or more in savings

  05-05-2025 08:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new tax year will have started in the last month and HMRC will be busily sending out letters to people urging them to register for self-assessment or asking them to pay extra tax
  
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• Inclusive Holiday Squad Brought Easter Fun to SEND Families in County Durham - Consett Magazine

  05-05-2025 08:00
  Inclusive Holiday Squad Brought Easter Fun to SEND Families in County Durham  Consett Magazine
  
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• Here are the cheapest places for petrol and diesel near Darlington - The Northern Echo

  05-05-2025 06:11
  Here are the cheapest places for petrol and diesel near Darlington  The Northern Echo
  
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• 'You're effectively on notice' - prolific Byker thief given six weeks to change

  05-05-2025 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A judge told Katrina Wright, who was drinking four bottles of wine a day, that if she didn't reduce her alcohol intake and stop offending before her sentencing hearing, she'd be locked-up
  
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• From designer bags to socks: Callous thieves who have targeted North East shops

  05-05-2025 03:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of thieves who have stolen items worth thousands of pounds have been in the courts
  
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• North East summer job vacancies up for grabs from festival bar staff to airport workers

  05-05-2025 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of opportunities around the region are being advertised ahead of the summer months
  
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• Newcastle thief targets farm shop during two trolley dashes totalling nearly £2,000

  05-05-2025 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Johnson stole from the family-run Mainsgill Farm Shop, in North Yorkshire, twice in two days
  
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• Full list of County Durham unclaimed estates as people with these surnames could inherit a fortune - Chronicle Live

  05-05-2025 01:15
  Full list of County Durham unclaimed estates as people with these surnames could inherit a fortune  Chronicle Live
  
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• Full list of County Durham unclaimed estates as people with these surnames could inherit a fortune

  05-05-2025 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The updated list of unclaimed County Durham estates is out for May 2025
  
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