County Durham news

• Parents of stabbed North East teen Connor Brown named in King's New Year Honours list

  29-12-2025 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tanya Brown MBE and Simon James Brown MBE, from Sunderland, have been recognised for their services to the community following the fatal stabbing of their teenage son, Connor Brown
  
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• 'Oldest' Post Office Horizon victim will wear OBE 'in honour of victims'

  29-12-2025 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  92-year-old Betty Brown is the latest victim of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal to be honoured
  
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• Northumberland archaeologist, judo-loving veteran and health director on New Year's Honours list

  29-12-2025 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland's New Year's Honours list has an eclectic mix of people on as we move into 2026
  
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• 'Inspirational' 86-year-old dubbed 'Mrs Poppy' for selfless fundraising 'proud' to receive MBE

  29-12-2025 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera Parnaby, who has been involved with the Royal British Legion for eight decades, has been celebrated in the King’s New Years Honours List
  
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• Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean and Lionesses among celebrities in King's New Year Honours 2026

  29-12-2025 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 2026 New Year Honours list also includes three-time London Marathon winner Paula Radcliffe, actress Meera Syal, actor Warwick Davis and Wicked star Cynthia Erivo
  
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• Brave North East police officers recognised in New Year Honours List 2026

  29-12-2025 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The New Year Honours celebrate people who have gone above and beyond in their field of work or charity and have demonstrated great dedication
  
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• All the North East people named in King's New Year Honours List 2026

  29-12-2025 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Keir Starmer says this year’s honours list celebrates people who 'put the common good ahead of themselves to strengthen communities and change lives'
  
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• 12 people from County Durham named on King's New Year Honours list 2026 - The Northern Echo

  29-12-2025 23:30
  12 people from County Durham named on King's New Year Honours list 2026  The Northern Echo
  
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• Postcode Lottery winners over Christmas including lucky streets in Newcastle and South Shields

  29-12-2025 22:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents of six North East areas who play the national game have won a thousand pound prize per ticket
  
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• Two State Pension changes in 2026 that could affect retirement plans

  29-12-2025 22:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The state pension will rise by £575 annually in April 2026, whilst the age to access it increases from 66 to 67 for those born after April 1960
  
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• Map shows all the UK areas facing cold weather health alert - including North East

  29-12-2025 22:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK Health Security Agency has issued two amber cold health alerts for large swathes of the UK, with the North East and North West set to be affected until 12pm on January 5
  
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• Newcastle United fans' 2025 in pictures - from Carabao Cup win to Champions League return

  29-12-2025 20:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Toon fans have had an incredible year, and have been ever-present with amazing both home and away in support of their club
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, December 29

  29-12-2025 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday, December 29
  
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• What happened at the Metrocentre on Saturday - police update and statements

  29-12-2025 19:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Armed police were dispatched to the Gateshead Metrocentre amid the post-Christmas sales rush after a dispute over a parking space
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro replica set for West End stage as North East play heads to London

  29-12-2025 19:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The life-size carriage is the centrepiece of Gerry and Sewell, which is set for the Aldwych Theatre on Drury Lane in January
  
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• Gateshead Highway flyover demolition work provides one-of-a-kind Christmas gift

  29-12-2025 19:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A piece of Gateshead history will live on the home of Edie Miller and her partner Tom
  
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• Scarborough Athletic Return To Action in County Durham - This is the Coast

  29-12-2025 19:30
  Scarborough Athletic Return To Action in County Durham  This is the Coast
  
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• Thieves 'risking their lives' as cable thefts cause another Metro suspension

  29-12-2025 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Services were suspended between Monkseaton and Wallsend on Sunday night after 50 metres of copper cable was taken near Percy Main Metro Station
  
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• Man arrested at hospital after injured driver flees scene of head-on collision in County Durham

  29-12-2025 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his mid-20s was later arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after presenting at University Hospital of North Durham
  
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• Byker police incident sees woman in 20s arrested after disturbance on Shields Road

  29-12-2025 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Just after 9.40pm on the evening of Sunday, December 28, Northumbria Police officers were called to the major Newcastle road
  
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• Photos show devastation caused in Boxing Day house fire in County Durham - Chronicle Live

  29-12-2025 17:16
  Photos show devastation caused in Boxing Day house fire in County Durham  Chronicle Live
  
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• Photos show devastation caused in Boxing Day house fire in County Durham

  29-12-2025 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Deneside in Lanchester at about 7.40pm on Friday, December 26 following reports of a fire at a property
  
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• Police hunt three people after woman and man attacked outside Gateshead pub

  29-12-2025 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident occurred outside the Royal Oak pub in Wrekenton last month
  
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• Round up of landmark Royal visits to County Durham and Teesside this year - The Northern Echo

  29-12-2025 17:00
  Round up of landmark Royal visits to County Durham and Teesside this year  The Northern Echo
  
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• Man from County Durham named one of 10 'Super Donors' by NHS - ITVX

  29-12-2025 16:55
  Man from County Durham named one of 10 'Super Donors' by NHS  ITVX
  
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• Boxing Day fire at North East home being treated as suspected arson

  29-12-2025 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man aged 27 and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of arson and have since been released on bail, Durham Constabulary said
  
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• 'Balaclava-clad men with baseball bats' target North East pub as customers celebrate Boxing Day

  29-12-2025 16:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Several windows have been borded up at The Whitehills Hotel, on Waldridge Road, Chester-le-Street, after they were smashed on Boxing Day afternoon
  
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• Vera famous North East town with 'loads of seaside charm' rated the friendliest in the UK

  29-12-2025 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A town in the North East, as well as being named one of the best places to live by the sea is also said to be the friendliest
  
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• BBC star now 'dead cert' for Strictly Come Dancing hosting job as odds slashed

  29-12-2025 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Odds has changed dramatically on who is going to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Strictly Come Dancing
  
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• Two-word warning your skinny jabs are 'dangerous' - what to watch for

  29-12-2025 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drug safety experts the MHRA have issued a list of words to watch out for when buying weight loss injections
  
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• Anthony Joshua involved in fatal car crash as two die and boxing star injured

  29-12-2025 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The boxing star sustained minor injuries in the crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway while two people died in the incident
  
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• Vehicle crashed into twice and windows smashed by group in Newcastle after 'disturbance'

  29-12-2025 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened in the Brampton Avenue area of Walker
  
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• County Durham takeaway closes after family emergency until further notice - Yahoo News UK

  29-12-2025 13:44
  County Durham takeaway closes after family emergency until further notice  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Met Office warns snow could hit North East within days as temperatures plunge

  29-12-2025 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office's long range forecast suggests that wintry showers bringing snow could be seen in Wales this week and throughout January as northerly and easterly winds bring a chill to the air
  
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• Tesco giving away free fruit for next two weeks in more than 800 stores

  29-12-2025 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tesco is giving away three million free British-grown apples to children over two weeks from December 30, with families able to pick them up at checkouts in over 800 large stores across the UK
  
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• Armed police called to Metrocentre Gateshead car park following report of 'male with firearm'

  29-12-2025 13:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five males were arrested after armed officers were called to the Yellow Mall multi-storey following a dispute over a parking space
  
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• A1 Newcastle LIVE: Updates from scene of car fire near Kingston Park

  29-12-2025 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Updates from the A1 northbound following reports of a vehicle fire near the Kingston Park exit
  
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• DVLA warns drivers these medical conditions may have licence revoked

  29-12-2025 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drivers with sleep conditions including sleep apnoea, narcolepsy and cataplexy must inform the DVLA or risk a fine of up to £1,000 for failing to report their condition
  
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• DWP confirms 256,000 people will benefit from pension rule change

  29-12-2025 12:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has announced plans to apply inflation-linked rises to certain pre-1997 pension payments for PPF and FAS members
  
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• UK households face £200 fine for recycling certain Christmas trees

  29-12-2025 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  UK councils are issuing fines up to £200 for Christmas recycling mistakes. With 227,000 miles of wrapping paper discarded annually, here's how to avoid costly penalties this festive season
  
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• Man appears in court charged with manslaughter after male dies at North East pub on Christmas Eve

  29-12-2025 12:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin Ian Greensmith has had his case transferred to Durham Crown Court
  
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• DWP New Year payment date changes for Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits

  29-12-2025 11:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People are encouraged to plan their finances in advance ahead of payment rescheduling for benefits such as Universal Credit and PIP
  
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• Nationwide warning issued as customers urged to contact bank 'by January 1'

  29-12-2025 10:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nationwide has completed its £50 member payment distribution, but customers who received cheques must cash them by 1 January 2026, while those with outdated contact details need to update their information
  
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• Five major tax changes UK drivers face in 2026 as major overhaul on the way

  29-12-2025 10:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced five Vehicle Excise Duty changes in Budget 2025, affecting UK car owners, van drivers and HGV operators from April 2026
  
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• Blue Badge holders warned of 'eye watering' £1,000 fine over DVLA mistake

  29-12-2025 10:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Blue Badge holders could face a £1,000 penalty and potentially lose their driving licence for failing to declare a range of medical conditions to the DVLA
  
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• Ryanair 'horror' as major turbulence on Tenerife flight 'flings people from seats' causing injuries

  29-12-2025 10:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One passenger claimed cabin crew had told her they had 'never experienced anything like it'
  
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• Christmas Day tragedy as toddler, 2, dies after falling into garden pond

  29-12-2025 10:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'She lived more in her two years than some children did in a lifetime'
  
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• Dementia experts outline seven ways to help people amid cold weather warning

  29-12-2025 09:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  UK's cold snap could make things harder for people with dementia, Alzheimer’s Society has warned - here's what you can do to help
  
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• BBC TV licence can be cut to £0 in just 16 minutes as millions urged to act

  29-12-2025 09:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pensioners aged 75 and over who receive Pension Credit can cut their TV Licence fee from £174.50 to zero
  
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• UK households set for four bins in 2026 as new rules explained

  29-12-2025 09:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New mandatory four-bin waste collection system launches across England in March 2026, with households required to separate rubbish into four categories under new government regulations
  
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