County Durham news

• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, January 19

  19-01-2026 19:58 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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• Tragedy as child dies after emergency services called to North East home

  19-01-2026 19:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Stonebridge Crescent following concerns for the wellbeing of a child. Cleveland Police confirmed the child's death is not being treated as suspicious.
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro suspended LIVE: No trains running between North Shields and Wallsend after vehicle hit bridge

  19-01-2026 19:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trains are suspended between North Shields and Wallsend in both directions due to the incident
  
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• North East mum had cervical cancer removed ‘before she even knew it was there’

  19-01-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Diana Smith had cervical cancer - but thanks to prompt screening the illness was caught and successfully treated before the diagnosis was even confirmed to her.
  
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• Northumberland castle to reopen under 'new way of operating' following shock closure

  19-01-2026 18:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The medieval castle will be open for pre-booked guided tours
  
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• Man taken to hospital with serious injuries and road closed after North East crash

  19-01-2026 18:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident took place on the B1287, between Seaham Hall Hotel and the A1018 roundabout, just before 1pm
  
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• Customers left scrambling for refunds after UK travel company goes bust

  19-01-2026 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Holidaymakers have been warned they may not get their money back as travel firm goes under
  
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• Met Office names area of England facing heavy snow before February

  19-01-2026 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The start of February may bring "wintry hazards" to the northeast, with "widely unsettled" conditions possible in the first two weeks of the month.
  
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• Man suffers bleed on the brain following suspected assault outside North East takeaway

  19-01-2026 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have now released an image of a man they want to speak to
  
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• Shamima Begum who joined ISIS as a teen 'could be freed' within days

  19-01-2026 17:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Now 26, the Londoner was was stripped of her British citizenship in 2019
  
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• North East MPs call for 'urgent action' to ban social media for children under 16

  19-01-2026 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Catherine McKinnell is among 61 Labour MPs, including five from the North East, to sign an open letter to the Prime Minister urging him to bring in a social media ban for children under 16
  
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• Police to ban 'undesirables' from North East's 'radgiest' pub – but council will let it reopen

  19-01-2026 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police plan to issue banning notices to problem patrons of The County, in Walker, which will be allowed to reopen under new management and subject to stricter conditions
  
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• 'They lived with kindness and integrity' - Tributes paid after couple and their dog die in A1 crash in Northumberland

  19-01-2026 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released under investigation
  
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• Jet2 leaves 35 passengers 'stranded' on stairwell as plane takes off without them

  19-01-2026 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The group of holidaymakers were left on the stairwell at Manchester Airport for 40 minutes as their flight to Alicante departed on Monday morning
  
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• Man dies on Stagecoach bus in North East after emergency crews called to scene

  19-01-2026 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 49-year-old man sadly lost his life with the bus taken out of service while investigations are carried out
  
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• UK Foreign Office issues warning after Spain train disaster leaves dozens dead

  19-01-2026 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  British holidaymakers have been warned of 'significant disruption' with trains suspended in several parts of Spain following the 'unprecedented' tragedy
  
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• BBC TV licence is just £7.50 for some UK residents as 2026 price hike expected

  19-01-2026 16:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cost of a TV Licence increased to £174.50 in April 2025, but residents in residential care or sheltered accommodation may be eligible for a discounted £7.50 TV Licence
  
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• Seaham crash LIVE: Updates as man taken to hospital and road closed after serious collision

  19-01-2026 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services attended the scene of the collision, between Seaham Hall Hotel and the A1018 roundabout
  
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• Hospital holds full investigation after death of 'much-loved colleague'

  19-01-2026 16:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craig had a brain aneurysm but he was never informed of this due to 'poor communication'
  
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• NHS explains why people in UK should take one particular tablet every day

  19-01-2026 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health bosses have outlined just who should be taking this additional daily supplement and how much of it
  
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• Nun who battered and force fed children at orphanage jailed

  19-01-2026 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carol Buirds, 75, Eileen McElhinney, 78, and Dorothy Kane, 68, were found guilty of subjecting multiple children to horrific and unnatural treatment between 1972 and 1981.
  
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• Nun who battered and force fed children at a orphanage jailed

  19-01-2026 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carol Buirds, 75, Eileen McElhinney, 78, and Dorothy Kane, 68, were found guilty of subjecting multiple children to horrific and unnatural treatment between 1972 and 1981.
  
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• UKHSA warns North East as 'freezing temperatures' and snow to hit in days

  19-01-2026 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The health agency is the official body that issues cold weather warnings for the UK
  
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• All we know so far as five appear in court over alleged Seaham petrol station murder

  19-01-2026 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five people have appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court today charged with murder and violent disorder following the death of 23-year-old Daniel Ambler in Seaham
  
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• Police update after officer 'slashed across face' in South Shields

  19-01-2026 14:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The police officer was allegedly assaulted on Saturday
  
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• Man charged with assaulting emergency worker after Benwell rooftop stand-off

  19-01-2026 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man faces court over allegedly assaulting an emergency worker
  
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• 'It needs closing down' - Plans to convert North East pub into aparthotel withdrawn after objections

  19-01-2026 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans were lodged to turn the Blue House pub in Hendon into an aparthotel with 22 short-stay guest rooms
  
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• Three tourists shot dead near Disney World as police slam "cold-blooded" attack

  19-01-2026 13:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The three victims were staying in a rental property in Kissimmee
  
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• Major driveway rule changes introduced affecting every household in England

  19-01-2026 13:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Motorists can open up savings of up to £1,100 per year due to a new driveway rule that came into effect last year
  
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• Overlooked early symptom of dementia to watch out for when walking down stairs

  19-01-2026 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dementia presents differently in each person, with a number of symptoms to keep an eye out for
  
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• Man arrested at Gateshead Civic Centre after racist comments allegedly made to staff

  19-01-2026 13:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have launched a public appeal as officers look to identify the victims
  
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• DWP set to start new benefit for people who lose their job - how it would work

  19-01-2026 13:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Under the plans, there would be a new non-means tested payment for people who have contributed into the system
  
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• Which? release annual energy company rankings for the UK based on customer reports

  19-01-2026 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The rankings can help people choose the best energy supplier for their needs
  
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• Declan Donnelly opens up about silent health struggle and 'voices in his head'

  19-01-2026 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In a podcast appearance, Ant and Dec revealed their anxiety issues, parenthood and their long-running TV careers
  
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• Declan Donnelly opens up about silent health struggle and 'constant anxiety'

  19-01-2026 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In a podcast appearance, Ant and Dec revealed their anxiety issues, parenthood and their long-running TV careers
  
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• When North East will get 8pm sunsets after clocks go forward earlier in 2026

  19-01-2026 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunset timings will change as we head into the summer months - here's when you can expect lighter evenings in Newcastle and other parts of the country
  
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• Five charged in Seaham petrol station murder probe

  19-01-2026 11:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 51-year-old and four teenagers have been charged with murder and violent disorder and are due to appear in court this morning
  
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• Exact date snow forecast to fall in the North East as Met Office issues update

  19-01-2026 11:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The region is set to see a cold end to January with further sleet and snow expected as early as this week
  
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• Speeding fines explained and rule on if drivers can exceed limit by 10 per cent

  19-01-2026 10:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The RAC has issued advice on a common speeding fine misconception among UK drivers - here's what the law says
  
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• Man arrested over double fatal A1 Northumberland crash released under investigation

  19-01-2026 10:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A driver and a passenger in their 60s died in the collision at Buckton which saw the A1 closed by police for hours
  
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• New blood test could 'revolutionise' dementia diagnosis as experts issue major update

  19-01-2026 10:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A quick blood test could replace the current invasive methods of diagnosing the disease and it could be performed in GP surgeries
  
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• 'Most generous' dad suffers stroke while scratching his nose at the gym

  19-01-2026 09:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nigel Halmshaw had a stroke when training a customer
  
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• Major snowstorm to hit UK with up to 72cm forecast as temperatures fall to -6C

  19-01-2026 09:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Up to 90 counties across the UK could be facing heavy snowfall with freezing temperatures expected to return
  
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• North East dad died after motorbike crashed into parked car, inquest finds

  19-01-2026 08:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dale Hall died after a crash on Marshall Avenue in Middlesbrough last April
  
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  Orange Box has been helping North East residents find affordable furnishings for nearly 10 years
  

• Fare-dodger bit and shouted racist abuse at Metro worker who confronted him

  19-01-2026 01:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ross Butler called the victim and his colleague racist names as he was being detained at Monument Metro Station
  
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• Northumbria Detective Sergeant demoted after submitting statement in another officer's name

  19-01-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  DS Katrina Moore has 20 years service and was on the cusp of becoming an Inspector
  
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• Inside the impressive South Tyneside home for sale for over £2.5m

  19-01-2026 01:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The property is located in West Park Road, Cleadon, and is situated on a 0.66 acre garden plot
  
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• Northumberland motorcyclist drove on kids' play area and football field during 100mph chase

  19-01-2026 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peter Smith also clocked speeds of more than 100mph on the A189 and undertook cars by travelling on the pavement during the dangerous pursuit
  
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