County Durham news

• 'He would've taken my face off': Son's terror after his Tyneside dad went for him with an axe

  12-01-2026 21:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kevin Cruickshanks has been jailed after attacking his son while he was out buying milk in South Shields
  
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• Newcastle's Side photographic gallery to set up office at Baltic

  12-01-2026 21:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The move comes after the Side decided not to re-open its own gallery on the Quayside
  
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• Gateshead Council refuses to set new end date for flyover demolition

  12-01-2026 21:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council leader Martin Gannon had previously pledged in March last year that the crumbling Gateshead Flyover would be gone “within a year”, but its demolition is yet to begin
  
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• 'Glamorous' North East great-grandmother celebrates 100th birthday with rock and roll themed party

  12-01-2026 21:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joan Taylor celebrated her birthday surrounded by friends and family at Royal Hampton Court in Ponteland
  
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• Why patients call this small County Durham community hospital a ‘secret gem’ - Darlington & Stockton Times

  12-01-2026 21:00 via news.google.com
  Why patients call this small County Durham community hospital a ‘secret gem’  Darlington & Stockton Times
  
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• Pledge to fix potholes and improve County Durham roads after Government amber rating - The Northern Echo

  12-01-2026 21:00 via news.google.com
  Pledge to fix potholes and improve County Durham roads after Government amber rating  The Northern Echo
  
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• Two Tyneside schools to close as merger plans approved amid emotional scenes

  12-01-2026 20:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following on from the first consultation on the future of education in North Tyneside, two schools are set to close and merge with neighbouring facilities.
  
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• Set For Life winning numbers LIVE: Lottery results for Monday January 12

  12-01-2026 20:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
  
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• Cost-of-living payments for Universal Credit and Pension Credit claimants confirmed for January

  12-01-2026 19:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The start of the new year heralded the additional payments
  
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• Newcastle man walking to Benidorm in honour of late dad who died after suffering heart attack

  12-01-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craig Mountford, 23, will use money he raises from the walk to deliver free CPR classes
  
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• Delay in trial of woman accused of murdering 56-year-old in her North East home

  12-01-2026 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 56-year-old was found dead at her Newton Aycliffe home
  
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• County Durham chippy 'best in town' crowned champion at Fry Awards 2026 - The Northern Echo

  12-01-2026 18:05 via news.google.com
  County Durham chippy 'best in town' crowned champion at Fry Awards 2026  The Northern Echo
  
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• Parents of schoolboy killed in Newcastle explosion push to expose dangers of drug labs

  12-01-2026 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven-year-old Archie York was killed in a devastating explosion caused by a cannabis shatter lab which was operating in the flat beneath his family home
  
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• Tumble dryer sparked serious North East house fire that put four in hospital

  12-01-2026 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters say the blaze, at a home in Consett, started in the utility room
  
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• Popular County Durham Paddington Bear steam train rides to return later this year - The Northern Echo

  12-01-2026 17:00 via news.google.com
  Popular County Durham Paddington Bear steam train rides to return later this year  The Northern Echo
  
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• DWP to send letters to people on four benefits as 3.8% increase confirmed

  12-01-2026 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those on PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance and Carers Allowance can look forward to the increase
  
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• Alice Ruggles Trust to deliver new stalking prevention programme to North East schools

  12-01-2026 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Susan Dungworth has commissioned the specialist scheme, which will be delivered in schools in the area by the Alice Ruggles Trust
  
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• All England households get 4 bins 'in months' items you cannot put in them

  12-01-2026 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From March 31, waste collectors must collect different types of recycling and waste separately meaning a big change for residents
  
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• 22 arrests and 'drugs, cash and weapons seized' in North East organised crime crackdown

  12-01-2026 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Several warrants were carried out in the North East and 22 people were arrested on suspicion of a range of offences
  
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• Amazon tests drone flights from North East site ahead of airborne delivery service

  12-01-2026 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm has confirmed it has started a limited number of Prime Air drone flights out of a North East centre, though deliveries for customers have not yet begun
  
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• Starbucks to bring in 'one per person rule' as popular item introduced

  12-01-2026 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The viral teddy bear-shaped cup launches in the UK on January 15 after causing chaos in America, with Starbucks enforcing strict purchase limits
  
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• UK could introduce major change to all driveways after 'consolation'

  12-01-2026 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A government consultation on permitted development rights could make it easier to install electric vehicle charging points, including cross-pavement solutions for homes without driveways
  
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• Fire breaks out at Gateshead flat during night with two arson suspects arrested

  12-01-2026 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to a fire at a home in Ryton with two men held on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life
  
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• Newcastle pervert avoids jail despite admitting to six sex offences

  12-01-2026 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryan Jelley, 32, was convicted of sex offences at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Largest ship drydocked on River Tyne in over 20 years arrives for repairs

  12-01-2026 15:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience arrived in Hebburn on Thursday, ahead of a three-week programme of technical maintenance and refurbishment works
  
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• Jodie Marsh 'broken beyond belief' as her animals die in horror farm fire

  12-01-2026 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former glamour model and reality TV star Jodie Marsh has been left heartbroken after an accidental fire at Fripps Farm in Essex on Saturday resulted in the death of two marmosets she was hand-rearing
  
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• Newcastle man slams TUI after spending thousands on Caribbean cruise only to miss two destinations

  12-01-2026 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Albert Turner has now been offered two £200 vouchers by the travel company
  
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• WWE Live returns to Newcastle with UK's own brand new champion leading the way

  12-01-2026 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drew McIntyre, from Ayr, Scotland, defeated top star Cody Rhodes to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship last Friday night in Berlin, Germany
  
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• Northumberland Skills could be expanded to pupils aged 14 and above

  12-01-2026 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was acknowledged that traditional schooling may not be the best option for every child
  
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• Drunk man in one shoe attacked guard with Chanel aftershave at train station

  12-01-2026 14:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kyle Vaughan was jailed for 16 months after attacking a security guard and police officer
  
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• Serial thief jailed after breaching order banning him from village shops

  12-01-2026 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Connor Kane was given a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) to keep him out of parts of the Gateshead village
  
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• 98 North East names that could inherit you a secret fortune in unclaimed money

  12-01-2026 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The unclaimed estates list is restored, and with it, people's chances of finding lost relatives
  
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• Popular high-street chain to shutter 88 locations with full list of closures

  12-01-2026 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While no North East stores are under threat, there are dozens of store closures happening in other regions
  
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• Jet2, easyJet and Ryanair 2026 airline luggage rules for UK travellers

  12-01-2026 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you are planning to go on holiday this year, here is a round-up of the luggage rules for some popular airlines that fly to and from the UK
  
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• Police still searching for 'balaclava-clad men with baseball bats' who targeted North East pub

  12-01-2026 14:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Men wearing balaclavas smashed windows at The Whitehills pub in Chester-le-Street while customers were enjoying a drink
  
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• Former Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Reform UK and backs Nigel Farage as future PM

  12-01-2026 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Chancellor and one-time ally of Boris Johnson has announced he is defecting to the Reform party
  
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• Drivers who ignore this letter could be sent to court

  12-01-2026 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police will typically issue a letter if they believe a motorists has committed a road traffic offence
  
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• Search operation launched after cyclists get lost in Northumberland forest

  12-01-2026 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The friends lost their way in Kielder Forest as darkness fell
  
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• Man jailed for 12 years after attacking strangers with broken Buckfast bottle on train

  12-01-2026 13:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Craig, 48, was handed an extended sentence after attacking two young men with a broken bottle on a train in February last year
  
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• Married State Pensioners could get extra £4,300 a year from DWP through one benefit

  12-01-2026 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Older people on low incomes can qualify for a DWP benefit that thousands of people are not claiming, even though they are eligible for it
  
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• The Traitors viewers spot Rachel's 'massive slip up' that could expose her

  12-01-2026 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eagle-eyed viewers noticed Rachel said 'you' instead of 'us' when discussing Amanda's detective job with fellow players
  
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• North East woman fined for using Blue Badge of man she used to care for to avoid parking ticket

  12-01-2026 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  She pleaded guilty to misuse of a Blue Badge
  
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• DVLA warning to all UK drivers or risk £1k fine

  12-01-2026 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People should have the test carried out as soon as possible if relevant - this also includes learner drivers
  
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• Two tragically drowned trying to save teen 'swept out to sea', inquest hears

  12-01-2026 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  15-year-old Grace was swept away to sea after standing near rocks at Central Promenade in Withernsea
  
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• North East to get free face-to-face dementia clinics in new initiative - full symptoms

  12-01-2026 12:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dementia UK and Nationwide are bringing free face-to-face clinics to Sunderland, Newcastle, Chester-le-Street and Whitley Bay in January to offer support
  
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• Grandmother wins £144,000 on Postcode Lottery day after fearing she would die

  12-01-2026 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gail Wood, 54, had gone into major surgery believing she might not come out alive when she won the major prize
  
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• NHS four-step recovery advice as flu cases rise following Christmas

  12-01-2026 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One health expert warned that "the worst is far from over" in terms of winter illnesses
  
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• Free bus pass 2026 rule change explained as thousands face major change

  12-01-2026 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People in England will have to wait an extra year to get their free bus pass as the state pension age increases from 66 to 67 this April
  
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• North East pervert who repeatedly carried out sex act at living room window spared prison

  12-01-2026 12:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roy Fella, of Sunderland, carried out the dirty deed in clear view of anyone who happened to be looking towards his home
  
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• BBC could spend '£63m on taxis' as TV licence fee set to increase in 2026

  12-01-2026 12:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The broadcaster plans to spend up to £63 million on taxis for employees and guests as part of a five-year contract
  
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