County Durham news

• Jailed man had bank accounts plundered by friend trusted to look after his finances - The Northern Echo

  02-07-2025 21:00
  Jailed man had bank accounts plundered by friend trusted to look after his finances  The Northern Echo
  
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• County Championship: Durham bat through to secure draw at Surrey - BBC

  02-07-2025 18:58
  County Championship: Durham bat through to secure draw at Surrey  BBC
  
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• County Durham residents campaign to save their homes from demolition - ITVX

  02-07-2025 17:45
  County Durham residents campaign to save their homes from demolition  ITVX
  
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• Three people taken to hospital after two-car smash in County Durham town - Yahoo

  02-07-2025 17:21
  Three people taken to hospital after two-car smash in County Durham town  Yahoo
  
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• County Durham council tax exemptions could be cut by local authority - The Northern Echo

  02-07-2025 17:00
  County Durham council tax exemptions could be cut by local authority  The Northern Echo
  
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• Date set for Newcastle by-election after Jesmond Labour councillor resigns

  02-07-2025 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A by-election will be held in Newcastle City Council's South Jesmond ward on Thursday, August 14, after Labour councillor Milo Barnett stepped down
  
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• Durham on a winning streak as the county scoops a host of national awards and international recognition - Visit County Durham

  02-07-2025 16:31
  Durham on a winning streak as the county scoops a host of national awards and international recognition  Visit County Durham
  
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• Wimbledon winner Andy Murray opens up on 'split' from wife Kim and police run-in

  02-07-2025 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sir Andy Murray is one of the greatest tennis players that the UK has ever produced - but even he has had a few bumps in the road, including a brief split from wife Kim Sears in 2008
  
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• Full list of unclaimed estates in County Durham this July you could inherit

  02-07-2025 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If claimed, you could be in for a windfall of thousands
  
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• North Tyneside by-elections LIVE: Updates as voting under way in Killingworth and Longbenton and Benton

  02-07-2025 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  By-elections are taking place in the wards of Killingworth and Longbenton and Benton
  
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• Gardeners can help robins flourish by doing easy task in summer months

  02-07-2025 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robins are a welcome sight in many gardens across the UK, but looking after them isn't as easy as it seems - the birds are actually quite picky eaters
  
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• Millions of drivers face major DVLA car tax change with revamp rolled out

  02-07-2025 15:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DVLA is introducing a new digital vehicle tax service, which will allow drivers to renew their car's tax without needing their logbooks or reminder forms
  
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• Gardeners told to hang old CDs in the garden this month for key reason

  02-07-2025 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Birds are scared of CDs, which is why gardeners are being advised to hang their old discs around their fruit and veg to keep them from pecking and eating their crops
  
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• Newcastle's Sandro Tonali marries Juliette Pastore in firework drenched Italian ceremony

  02-07-2025 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United player Sandro Tonali married other half Juliette Pastore in Italy on Tuesday, July 1
  
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• Matt Hancock tells Covid inquiry moving patients to care homes was 'least-worst decision'

  02-07-2025 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There were more than 43,000 deaths involving coronavirus in care homes across the country between March 2020 and July 2022
  
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• Full list of Santander branches closing this week as North East sites to shut

  02-07-2025 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of Santander branch closures were announced earlier this year, with doors set to close for goof this week.
  
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• Rachel Reeves in tears in the Commons as Keir Starmer refuses to back her

  02-07-2025 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves appeared to cry in the Commons as Sir Keir Starmer declined to guarantee she would remain in place until the election
  
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• Dragons Den's Sara Davies left 'devastated' as BBC star victim of slimming pill scam

  02-07-2025 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dragons' Den's star and County Durham entrepreneur Sara Davies has had her face used by scammers trying to sell slimming pills
  
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• Drivers left 'unaware' of pedestrian rule as motorists risk big fines

  02-07-2025 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A change to the Highway Code in 2022 means drivers should stop for people waiting to cross the road - not just those already crossing, but most experienced road users still don't have a clue
  
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• Cullercoats home has doors and windows smashed in 'hammer attack'

  02-07-2025 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neighbours say police cars filled Bolam Avenue on the Marden estate following incident last night
  
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• Raby Castle volunteer crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2025 - Visit County Durham

  02-07-2025 13:15
  Raby Castle volunteer crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2025  Visit County Durham
  
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• Northumberland full list of unclaimed estates with 28 names to look out for

  02-07-2025 13:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The unclaimed estates list for Northumberland grows this month, do you recognise any names?
  
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• Gardeners urged to use kitchen leftovers to make 'lawn tonic' for greener grass

  02-07-2025 12:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These items that many householders commonly get in their home are full of the nutrients grass need to stay healthy
  
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• Dramatic Facebook footage shows moment car rams into North Shields barber shop

  02-07-2025 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The front of Short Back and Shields in Chirton was damaged in the incident
  
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• Woman faces drink-driving charge over parked car crash in Whickham

  02-07-2025 12:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman in her 50s has been charged with being behind the wheel while over the alcohol limit
  
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• Met Office issue North East thunderstorm warning - list of affected areas

  02-07-2025 11:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The north east has enjoyed sunshine for the last few weeks, but a new weather warning puts an end to the good weather
  
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• What we know so far as A1(M) reopens in County Durham following serious crash - The Northern Echo

  02-07-2025 11:51
  What we know so far as A1(M) reopens in County Durham following serious crash  The Northern Echo
  
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• County Durham's A1 reopens following crash - BBC

  02-07-2025 11:08
  County Durham's A1 reopens following crash  BBC
  
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• County Durham's A1 closed in both directions following crash - feeds.bbci.co.uk

  02-07-2025 11:08
  County Durham's A1 closed in both directions following crash  feeds.bbci.co.uk
  
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• North East coastal town revealed as Britain's second cheapest to live by the sea - The Northern Echo

  02-07-2025 10:43
  North East coastal town revealed as Britain's second cheapest to live by the sea  The Northern Echo
  
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• Campaign to encourage safer parking outside school - Durham County Council

  02-07-2025 10:26
  Campaign to encourage safer parking outside school  Durham County Council
  
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• Expert Eye: Will Burrell, Yarm Road Fish & Chips, Darlington, County Durham - FRY Magazine

  02-07-2025 10:12
  Expert Eye: Will Burrell, Yarm Road Fish & Chips, Darlington, County Durham  FRY Magazine
  
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• Diversion route in place after 'serious' crash on A1(M) in County Durham - The Northern Echo

  02-07-2025 08:41
  Diversion route in place after 'serious' crash on A1(M) in County Durham  The Northern Echo
  
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• 'Rare' red squirrel sightings bring hope they can survive in County Durham - The Northern Echo

  02-07-2025 07:00
  'Rare' red squirrel sightings bring hope they can survive in County Durham  The Northern Echo
  
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• New County Durham Plan to set out future developments and planning - The Northern Echo

  02-07-2025 06:00
  New County Durham Plan to set out future developments and planning  The Northern Echo
  
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• Hundreds attend County Durham job fair organised by housing association - Yahoo

  02-07-2025 06:00
  Hundreds attend County Durham job fair organised by housing association  Yahoo
  
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• Hundreds attend County Durham job fair organised by housing association - The Northern Echo

  02-07-2025 06:00
  Hundreds attend County Durham job fair organised by housing association  The Northern Echo
  
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• Durham County Council's adult social care service rated 'good' - The Northern Echo

  02-07-2025 06:00
  Durham County Council's adult social care service rated 'good'  The Northern Echo
  
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