County Durham news

• County Durham shop shut down after illegal vapes and counterfeit cigarettes uncovered

  11-06-2025 22:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trading standards officers uncovered the products, which had a combined estimated retail value of over £5,000
  
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• Activists gather outside Newcastle's Civic Centre in anger over council's response to petition

  11-06-2025 22:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over 5,000 people, including 2,964 Newcastle residents, have signed a petition calling on the council to enquire more about weapons being built at The Armstrong Works on Scotswood Road
  
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• Police investigating Gosforth garage robbery release CCTV image of man they wish to trace

  11-06-2025 21:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened the BP Garage and Londis Convenience Store on Great North Road, in Gosforth
  
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• One taken to hospital after three-vehicle collision on A1 near Gosforth Park

  11-06-2025 21:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A lane closure was put in place as police and paramedics attended the scene
  
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• Newcastle United Leazes Park stadium petition handed to council as 28,000 oppose 'scandalous' plan

  11-06-2025 20:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The rumoured proposal for a new stadium for Newcastle United to be built on Leazes Park has sparked a backlash from environmental campaigners
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, June 11

  11-06-2025 20:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing you tonight's winning National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball results - live breaking updates below
  
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• No fireworks at first public meeting as Reform takes place among North East political elite

  11-06-2025 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This week marked the first public meeting of the North East's political leaders since Reform dramatically swept into power in County Durham last month, but it proved a cordial affair
  
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• Spending review winners and losers as Rachel Reeves issues major financial update

  11-06-2025 19:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The spending review offers an insight into the progress of Labour's Plan for Change following Winter Fuel Payment u-turn
  
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• Beach Boys' Brian Wilson dies aged 82 as family share tear-jerking tribute

  11-06-2025 19:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Beach Boys star Brian Wilson, who rose to fame as part of the iconic band with his siblings, has died aged 82. His family have shared a heartbreaking statement
  
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• South Shields veteran 'traumatised' after robbers stole his war medals, wedding ring and passport

  11-06-2025 18:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peter Ratcliffe, 48, and Ann Marie Simpson, 38, pushed the pensioner to the floor, threatening him with a knife as they helped themselves to his belongings
  
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• National demonstration against university job losses in descends on Newcastle city centre

  11-06-2025 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Academics from across the UK came together in Newcastle today to protest against job cuts and call for new funding models in higher education
  
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• Transport hope for North East as Spending Review teases rail improvement

  11-06-2025 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves said plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail will be published in the next few weeks
  
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• Tribute to 'unique and inspiring' Geordie Hospital chaplain after inquest finds she took her own life

  11-06-2025 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dr Emily Watson paid a moving tribute to her partner - the Rev'd Capt Katie Watson - following an inquest which ruled she had died due to suicide
  
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• Dicksons opens new shop in Houghton-le-Spring and creates eight jobs

  11-06-2025 17:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A further two stores creating new jobs are set to open in the region later this year as South Shields company expands
  
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• Thug with more than 100 convictions spat in Sunderland partner's face and banged her head off wall

  11-06-2025 17:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Vincent, who has a history of domestic violence, was on police bail with conditions not to contact the woman when he attacked her
  
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• Best ways to beat the heatwave in your home ahead of 30°C temperatures

  11-06-2025 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Quick ways to keep your home cool in the high temperatures, as the government issues heat warnings across the country
  
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• Driver allegedly left woman with brain bleed by hitting her at Morpeth zebra crossing

  11-06-2025 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Watson is accused of being behind the wheel of his Seat Leon when he struck the victim and her 10-year-old daughter
  
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• Percy Hedley students perform for 100 year old Fleming Court resident's birthday celebrations

  11-06-2025 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fleming Court resident Maisie Dalziels received a special visit as she celebrated her milestone birthday
  
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• Winter fuel U-turn reaction as Newcastle charity says 'it should never have come to this'

  11-06-2025 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a U-turn on Monday that will see all pensioners with incomes under £35,000 automatically receive the winter fuel payment
  
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• Northumberland family leaves £3m legacy to benefit young people

  11-06-2025 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Executors of the Convey family estate have chosen to use the assets to help others
  
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• Rough sleeping to be decriminalised in England as part of major push to reduce homelessness

  11-06-2025 15:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Vagrancy Act, which made it illegal to sleep in the streets, was first introduced in 1824
  
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• South Tyneside businessman ordered to pay £30,000 after burger bar breached planning rules

  11-06-2025 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three penalties topping £30,000 have been issued for planning breaches
  
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• Sting makes 'major donation' to Baltic and says governments 'wilfully' neglected North East

  11-06-2025 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Baltic has launched its £10m Endowment Fund after welcoming its 10 millionth visitor in April, with hopes that the Fund will keep access to its exhibitions and programmes free of charge
  
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• HGV driver accused of seriously injuring three people by dangerous driving in A1 crash in Northumberland

  11-06-2025 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alan Reeves was allegedly responsible for a five-vehicle collision, which left eight people in hospital, on the dual carriageway at Stannington
  
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• Sunderland gym knife amnesty box gives a chance to surrender weapons and make a fresh start

  11-06-2025 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Connor Brown Trust has teamed-up with The Box gym to help people turn their back on violence
  
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• Newcastle city centre demonstration LIVE: National protest opposing Newcastle University job cuts

  11-06-2025 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Today's demonstration is part of 30 days of strike action in protest of job cuts at Newcastle University
  
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• Cocaine thrown 'into the air like confetti' as police raid halts suspected South Tyneside drug deal

  11-06-2025 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers raided a property on Red House Road in Hebburn and recovered suspected cocaine with a street value of around £2k
  
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• Spending Review UK LIVE: Updates as Rachel Reeves announces plans for Government budgets

  11-06-2025 12:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves is announcing her Spending Review at 12.30 on Wednesday, setting out the budgets for UK government departments
  
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• Teenager suffers serious injuries in electric motorcycle crash on Gateshead estate

  11-06-2025 12:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two Sur-Ron motorcycles are reported to have been ridden dangerously before crashing on the Leam Lane estate
  
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• Newcastle author to write new James Bond series for kids set as legendary spy goes to school

  11-06-2025 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MW Craven, who grew up in Hazlerigg in Newcastle, will author the new James Bond and the Secret Agency Academy, which takes 007 back to school
  
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• Fawdon library celebrates 10 years of community volunteers

  11-06-2025 11:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fawdon Library in Newcastle has been run wholly by a team of dedicated volunteers since 2015
  
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• Wallsend mum 'loving positivity' as baby son born with rare blonde hair goes viral on TikTok

  11-06-2025 10:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Saoirse Ina Havelaar, 22, gave birth to her son Lewis at the RVI in Newcastle on January 20, and he had one very unique feature
  
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• Spain beaches closed in popular holiday hotspot as 'mysterious substance' washes up

  11-06-2025 10:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Red flags have been raised at seven popular beaches as authorities investigate the material and where it may have come from
  
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• Meet the man walking across England from Tynemouth offering strangers a cup of tea

  11-06-2025 10:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Setting off from Tynemouth, filmmaker Will set himself a quest to map out people of the UK through tea
  
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• EU holidaymakers face hand luggage change as new cabin bag rules proposed

  11-06-2025 10:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The changes would impact Brits flying to and from the European Union and could put an end to different hand luggage rules between the likes of Ryanair and easyJet - but there's a catch
  
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• Stunning photo of strawberry moon behind Whitley Bay seaside landmark

  11-06-2025 10:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Strawberry Moon may not appear so red for another 18 years - and a keen photographer snapped it at a popular seaside landmark
  
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• Spain tourists 'face disruption' as hotel strikes planned in Canary Islands

  11-06-2025 09:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hotel workers in Tenerife plan to walk out every Friday throughout July and August and stage protests outside major hotel chains
  
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• Major update on £3 bus fare price cap with Chancellor Rachel Reeves announcement

  11-06-2025 09:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The £3 cap on single bus fares was due to expire at the end of the year - but the government is set to extend the cost-of-living lifeline until 2027
  
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• Blyth driver left motorcyclist with brain bleed after horror crash on busy Northumberland road

  11-06-2025 05:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gary Cook caused the collision after pulling out in front of the victim, leaving him in need of brain surgery
  
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• More than £3.3m to be spent on vital repairs to hundreds of Northumberland council houses

  11-06-2025 05:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 424 homes will get a new roof
  
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• Hetton twins both diagnosed with testicular cancer within months aged in their 20s

  11-06-2025 02:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryan and Sean Collard were both told they had testicular cancer at in their early 20s.
  
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• More cash needed to end North East travel 'nightmare' as mayor backs A1 and A19 upgrade calls

  11-06-2025 01:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Despite a £1.85 billion boost that will allow the Metro to be extended to Washington, there are other major transport upgrades like the A1 dualling that remain unfunded
  
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• Kellie Pratt mystery 25 years on from disappearance as police say 'do the right thing'

  11-06-2025 01:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those with information about Byker sex worker's disappearance are urged to 'examine their consciences' on milestone anniversary
  
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• Kellie Pratt mystery 25 years on as police say 'do the right thing'

  11-06-2025 01:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those with information about Byker sex worker's disappearance are urged to 'examine their consciences' on milestone anniversary
  
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• Kellie Pratt murder mystery 25 years on as police say 'do the right thing'

  11-06-2025 01:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those with information about Byker sex worker's disappearance are urged to 'examine their consciences' on milestone anniversary
  
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• Tynemouth son who stole £189,000 from his dementia-suffering dad jailed days after he died

  11-06-2025 01:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Edward Corbett, of Tynemouth, admitted stealing large sums from Robert Corbett and spent it on himself and his addictions
  
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