County Durham news

• I'm A Celebrity goes 'off air' at crucial moment as ITV viewers miss vital scene

  30-11-2025 23:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  I'm A Celebrity were left wondering what was going on on Sunday as the show suffered a technical glitch
  
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• I'm A Celebrity's Ant McPartlin 'battles illness' to host ITV show as viewers concerned

  30-11-2025 22:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  I'm A Celebrity presenter Ant McPartlin sounced under the weather as she and Dec Donnelly hosted Sunday's show on ITV
  
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• Strictly's Johannes Radebe sparks 'quit' fears from BBC viewers as Alex Kingston eliminated

  30-11-2025 21:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Popular Strictly Come Dancing pro Johannes Radebe was voted out of the BBC show alongside Alex Kingston
  
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• Millions to get pay rise in 2026 - how much you could earn

  30-11-2025 21:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Millions of people across the UK could see a boost of up to £975 in their bank accounts as the minimum wage is set to increase from April
  
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• Experts explain how to get festive houseplants flowering this winter

  30-11-2025 21:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Popular festive plants like poinsettias and Christmas cacti often fail to bloom indoors - here's what experts say
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing result sees 'potential winner' crash out as judges divided

  30-11-2025 21:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A hotly tipped Strictly Come Dancing star is now out of the BBC show after losing the dance-off this week
  
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• Festive spirit beaming across County Durham as Christmas hits the region - Yahoo News UK

  30-11-2025 21:00 via news.google.com
  Festive spirit beaming across County Durham as Christmas hits the region  Yahoo News UK
  
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• County Durham Christmas market draws bumper crowds after expanded three-day run - Yahoo News UK

  30-11-2025 21:00 via news.google.com
  County Durham Christmas market draws bumper crowds after expanded three-day run  Yahoo News UK
  
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• ‘Atmospheric gem’: Why visitors are flocking to this County Durham riverside village - The Northern Echo

  30-11-2025 21:00 via news.google.com
  ‘Atmospheric gem’: Why visitors are flocking to this County Durham riverside village  The Northern Echo
  
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• Plans to rebuild and relocate North East primary school are unveiled

  30-11-2025 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A North East primary school could be relocated and rebuilt under new plans
  
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• Snow maps predicted in the North East this week - What you need to know

  30-11-2025 20:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two North East counties could get snow this week according to the latest weather maps
  
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• Snow map predictions in the North East this week - What you need to know

  30-11-2025 20:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two North East counties could get snow this week according to the latest weather maps
  
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• Stacey Solomon devastated over being labelled 'incredibly fake' and 'insufferable' by trolls

  30-11-2025 19:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stacey Solomon has been left 'really upset' after cruel online trolling
  
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• 6 money changes in December including DWP Christmas bonus and winter fuel payments

  30-11-2025 19:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From DWP Christmas bonus to early benefit payments, here are the key financial updates to look out for in the final month of the year
  
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• 'Braveheart' Northumberland boy needed heart surgery before he was a month old

  30-11-2025 19:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Finn Byrom, 8, from Blyth in Northumberland, was born with a series of devastating heart conditions
  
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• Warning as millions of drivers making £2k mistake in the car every morning

  30-11-2025 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A car specialist has warned that not letting your car warm up properly before driving off in winter could damage your gearbox over time and cost thousands to repair
  
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• Newcastle production company launches new initiatives to support disabled talent in film and TV

  30-11-2025 18:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Byker based Beacon Films is launching new initiatives hoped to mark a cultural shift for inclusion within the film industry
  
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• NHS Paracetamol warning issued as 5 groups advised to seek advice before taking painkiller

  30-11-2025 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NHS has issued advice on who should seek medical guidance before taking paracetamol, a common painkiller used to treat aches and pains, as well as to reduce high temperature
  
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• North East court stories you may have missed this week

  30-11-2025 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's all you need to know from a week of court stories across the North East
  
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• Thriving Tyneside girl, 11, on the mend after nine surgeries in just four years

  30-11-2025 18:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chatty Jorgie Parker has been through more than most - but is always the first to look to help others
  
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• BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones and Lewis Cope accused of 'cheating' in new format

  30-11-2025 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing viewers were divided after spotting Katya Jones appearing to signal to Lewis Cope during the Instant Dance Challenge on Saturday night
  
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• North East bodybuilder hopes to inspire others on their fitness journey with new coaching service

  30-11-2025 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris McVay. 49, competes across the globe as a bodybuilder and now wants to help people on their fitness journey
  
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• North Tyneside charity plan to boost cost-of-living work is 'lifeline' says mayor

  30-11-2025 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  YMCA North Tyneside is looking to ramp up its work supporting the most vulnerable.
  
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• Mansions in Ponteland and Jesmond among 65 in North East sold for more than £2m since 2020

  30-11-2025 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These 65 homes have changed hands for more than £2m since 2020, according to Land Registry data
  
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• Six 'must do' activities in this 'hidden gem' County Durham market town - Yahoo News UK

  30-11-2025 17:00 via news.google.com
  Six 'must do' activities in this 'hidden gem' County Durham market town  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Meet the elderly North East dogs who need a home together after months in care

  30-11-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sadie and Elsie seek comfort in each other and are looking for a home together after almost three months in care
  
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• Inside a Northumberland home with traditional charm and incredible countryside views

  30-11-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cottage is located in a picturesque Northumberland village
  
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• 'I dropped four dress sizes and can finally wear the clothes I want at 62'

  30-11-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  June Murray felt that her size 18 figure prevented her from wearing the clothes she wanted and she "hated" shopping for clothes
  
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• Five planning decisions in County Durham you should know about this week - The Northern Echo

  30-11-2025 17:00 via news.google.com
  Five planning decisions in County Durham you should know about this week  The Northern Echo
  
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• Lone North Tyneside councillor opts out of allowances increase amid Tory calls to scrap them

  30-11-2025 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Despite calls from the North Tyneside Conservatives to revoke recently increased allowances for elected members, it has been revealed that only one councillor has opted out of the rises.
  
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• 31 Pictures of Christmas festivities at Jesmond Dene House for indoor market

  30-11-2025 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christmas shoppers went to Jesmond Dene House this weekend to sample the festive treats that were on offer
  
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• Newcastle to be UK 'hub' for research into 'pioneering' brain implant technology like Elon Musk's Neuralink

  30-11-2025 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A national centre for brain implant research is to launch in Newcastle
  
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• North East rail passengers facing delays after person hit by train

  30-11-2025 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There has been major disruption on the North East Mainline today
  
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• NHS winter flu warnings - Everything you need to know about illnesses spreading and how to protect yourself this Christmas

  30-11-2025 15:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flu is on the rise in the run-up to Christmas
  
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• Snow forecast shows 16 UK counties to be hit including two in North East

  30-11-2025 15:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  WXCharts weather maps show snow is forecast to settle across parts of England, Wales and Scotland by Friday morning
  
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• Complaint investigation into top North East fire officer closed due to 'no evidence' to support allegations

  30-11-2025 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chief fire officer Peter Rickard was the subject of an independent investigation following a complaint but 'no evidence' has been found
  
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• I'm A Celebrity contestant caught with banned item after latest camp rule break

  30-11-2025 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An I'm A Celebrity contestant has been caught with smuggled butter in camp following previous rule breaks involving salt and air freshener
  
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• Tributes pour in after former West Ham captain and manager Billy Bonds dies at the age of 79

  30-11-2025 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former West Ham captain and manager died at the age of 79 after making 799 appearances for the club
  
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• UK weather warnings issued as Met Office puts severe heavy rain alerts in force

  30-11-2025 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forecasters have warned of the potential for flooding, landslides and travel disruption across some parts of England, Scotland and Wales on Monday
  
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• Rare flesh-eating dog disease symptoms as UK cases slowly rise - check your pet

  30-11-2025 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alabama rot, also known as cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy, has a 90% fatality rate and has been on the rise in the UK since it first appeared in 2012
  
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• North East teacher ditches profession for construction industry due to disinterested kids and workload

  30-11-2025 14:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Becky Willis, 31, decided to embark on a new career and joined Gateshead based firm Tyneside Home Improvements (THI)
  
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• Newcastle young ex-offenders turning to environmental projects for second chance success

  30-11-2025 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Social Enterprise The Skill Mill reduces reoffending by employing young people on a range of environmental projects
  
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• Little-known European trick to keep your home mould-free - and it costs nothing

  30-11-2025 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The trick comes from the Germans, who even have their own word for it
  
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• North East house hunters invited to special viewings in exclusive County Durham development - Yahoo News UK

  30-11-2025 14:14 via news.google.com
  North East house hunters invited to special viewings in exclusive County Durham development  Yahoo News UK
  
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• North East house hunters invited to special viewings in exclusive County Durham development - Chronicle Live

  30-11-2025 14:14 via news.google.com
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• North East house hunters invited to special viewings in exclusive County Durham development

  30-11-2025 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Taking place on Saturday, December 6 and 7, prospective buyers will be able to view a four-bedroom detached property
  
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• Sunderland cycle hub rebrands as Wear Wheels in mission to promote cycling across city

  30-11-2025 14:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new base will support Wear Wheels in expanding its services offering a central hub for repairs, community engagement, and cycling education
  
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• Two people taken to hospital after crash in County Durham village - Yahoo News UK

  30-11-2025 13:17 via news.google.com
  Two people taken to hospital after crash in County Durham village  Yahoo News UK
  
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• 17 pictures of North East seaside town's shops looking magical for Christmas

  30-11-2025 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tynemouth is perfect for a winter's day out
  
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• Households urged to make one change to avoid killing indoor plants this winter

  30-11-2025 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Houseplants will need some adjustments to their care as temperatures and light levels fall outside and the central heating goes on
  
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