County Durham news

• Two charged with attempted murder after woman struck by car in Blyth left fighting for her life

  17-06-2026 22:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident occurred during the early hours of last Friday
  
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• Supporters at Newcastle fan zone celebrate as England beat Croatia 4-2 in first World Cup match

  17-06-2026 22:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fans gathered in Times Square to watch England's first group game
  
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• Fans come together in Newcastle fan zone to watch England's first World Cup game against Croatia

  17-06-2026 22:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 2000 people are expected to gather in Times Square, where a giant screen has been set up
  
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• Two men in police custody in hospital following incident in Felling as viral video circulates

  17-06-2026 21:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police say the two men are currently in custody at hospital
  
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• Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday's £4.7m lottery jackpot

  17-06-2026 21:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have everything you need to know about the Lotto and Thunderball draws for Wednesday, June 17
  
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• Martin Lewis anyone with NS&I Premium Bonds and savings accounts new alert

  17-06-2026 20:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Personal finance expert explained how to trace them using free online tools
  
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• Ashington man convicted of manslaughter after killing his terminally ill wife dies in Cyprus

  17-06-2026 20:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Hunter was found guilty of manslaughter in 2023 after he suffocated wife Janice
  
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• Doctor gives evidence in inquest of County Durham man who died with rare complication of tonsillitis

  17-06-2026 20:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Watson, 32, died on October 10, 2019 and an inquest has been held at Crook Coroner's Court
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, June 17

  17-06-2026 20:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
  
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• Clash over funding for Northumberland school rebuild as Government accused of 'stonewalling' progress

  17-06-2026 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council has requested a £13 million contribution from the Department for Education
  
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• Northern Powergrid invests in North East power lines as power cut targets missed

  17-06-2026 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm has said it is investing £2.8bn up to 2028
  
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• Northumbria Police 101 calls branded 'waste of time' as delays increase on non-emergency number

  17-06-2026 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The average time it takes for Northumbria Police to answer a 101 call has increased to four minutes, with a boss admitting it is the "least effective way" of reporting a crime
  
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• South Tyneside Council stripped of powers to determine planning applications for major developments

  17-06-2026 18:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The local authority is one of nine put into special measures by the Government
  
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• Byker community 'heartbroken' by death of young man with murder investigation ongoing

  17-06-2026 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 20s died in hospital following a suspected assault on Shields Road in Byker. Three people have been arrested
  
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• Police commissioner pays tribute to 19-year-old PC who died in the line of duty

  17-06-2026 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police PC Jess Turnbull died after being struck by a car while responding at the scene of a collision in Cramlington, only months into her young career
  
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• England World Cup Bank Holiday not ruled out as Keir Starmer makes statement

  17-06-2026 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wouldn't rule out a bank holiday should England win
  
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• Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including the devastating death of proud dad

  17-06-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
  
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• Fears over council finances in Newcastle after £7.2m airport dividend used to plug 'hole' in budget

  17-06-2026 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council would have overspent its budget last year if not for a one-off dividend worth more than £7 million from Newcastle International Airport
  
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• Byker murder probe LIVE: Boy, 16, and two men arrested after death of man in his 20s

  17-06-2026 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have cordoned off a large section of Shields Road after a man died following a reported attack
  
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• Met Office verdict on whether North East will get heatwave this weekend

  17-06-2026 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to weather forecasters, some parts of England are set to hit 30°C in the coming days - here's what's in store for the North East
  
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• Inside refurbished Wallsend Burger King as customer wins a year's supply of food

  17-06-2026 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At the fast-food chain's North Tyneside location, on Wallsend High Street, the milestone was celebrated with some free food
  
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• Benefit cheat caught when DWP visited North East home to find he didn't live there

  17-06-2026 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neil Rayner, 49, was handed a 38-week prison sentence after admitting one count of benefit fraud on the day his trial was due to begin at Teesside Crown Court
  
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• Murder investigation launched in Byker after man dies following street 'attack'

  17-06-2026 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 20s has died in hospital after the suspected assault on Shields Road with three people being arrested on suspicion of murder
  
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• Lloyds, Nationwide and NatWest customers told to call three-digit number by MSE

  17-06-2026 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hotline service is available to customers from a number of banks, including major high street lenders
  
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• Byker murder probe LIVE: Man in his 20s dies after 'attack' on Shields Road

  17-06-2026 15:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have cordoned off a large section of Shields Road after a man died following a reported attack
  
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• North East paramedic tells inquest people should 'not be dying of these things in this day and age'

  17-06-2026 14:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An inquest into the death of Andrew Watson, 32, is being held at Crook Coroner's Court in County Durham
  
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• Byker pub staff rushed to help seriously injured person 'attacked' on Shields Road

  17-06-2026 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An injured member of the public entered The Raby pleading for help which bar staff provided until police and paramedics arrived
  
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• DfT confirms £3bn funding as free bus passes for over-60s campaign grows

  17-06-2026 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All you need to know as the Department for Transport has confirmed funding for local transport authorities, which councils could use to extend free bus travel
  
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• Family 'broken into a million pieces' by tragic death of 16-year-old in Tyneside collision

  17-06-2026 14:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The teenager has today been named as Jessica Metters, and her family have shared a heart-breaking tribute to their 'beautiful baby'
  
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• How to watch England vs Croatia World Cup match - kick-off time and TV channel

  17-06-2026 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The debut match for England in the 2026 World Cup in the US is scheduled for today
  
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• Drivers believe dangerous insurance myth despite rule changing in 2005

  17-06-2026 14:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It could mean you are on the wrong side of the law and uninsured
  
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• Northumberland National Lottery player becomes millionaire after life-changing win

  17-06-2026 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winner, who scooped £1m on the lottery, now plans to buy a new home and treat his friends to a round of coffees
  
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• 'I'm a bit reluctant': Labour Minister won't back mayor Kim McGuinness's bid to hand North East tourism powers

  17-06-2026 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East mayor says 'London-centric' national tourism agency VisitBritain should be broken up
  
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• Police uncover £200,000 cannabis farm in Gateshead with more than 250 plants seized

  17-06-2026 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police raided an address in Windy Nook and discovered cannabis plants in the loft and another room with an investigation ongoing
  
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• Tourist going to Tenerife turned away from airport after common 'passport mistake'

  17-06-2026 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Terry Winter was turned away from Birmingham Airport after he was caught out by the 'passport rule'
  
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• Symptoms of prostate cancer to look out for after Jeremy Clarkson diagnosis

  17-06-2026 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prostate Cancer UK has thanked Jeremy for sharing his diagnosis and treatment, saying it would raise vital awareness
  
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• Major UK high street chain gives update on 300 stores after avoiding administration

  17-06-2026 12:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Discount store Poundstretcher, with over 300 stores in the UK, was under threat before the plan was approved
  
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• England fans drink £30k worth of beer in rowdy night in one Texas pub

  17-06-2026 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Three Lions supporters were in high spirits in Dallas, despite police pleas to move them on
  
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• Major police presence after Byker 'assault' with officers guarding Shields Road cordon

  17-06-2026 11:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One person has been left 'seriously injured' in the RVI after the incident which sparked a huge emergency response including an air ambulance
  
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• Meet Love Island's Newcastle bombshell who confesses to 'weird' flirting habit

  17-06-2026 11:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle shot girl Tina is among four new bombshells entering the Love Island villa
  
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• Abandoned farmhouse 40 minutes from Newcastle has dark history that will chill your bones

  17-06-2026 10:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An explorer has shared footage of his trip to an abandoned farmhouse in the North East that was once the site of a 'brutal' yet unresolved murder in the early 1880s
  
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• Amazon, Asda, Lidl among shops helping UK households save money on energy bills

  17-06-2026 10:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of major retailers have joined Government plans to bring plug-in solar panels to UK homes and help people lower their energy costs
  
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• easyJet wants all passengers to carry out these two tasks before travelling

  17-06-2026 10:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The airline said 'we cannot stress enough how important it is' for people jetting off on holiday
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson announces cancer diagnosis on TV show after 'sombre news' warning

  17-06-2026 10:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jeremy spoke about being diagnosed with the disease during an episode of Clarkson’s Farm, saying he would be out of action 'for a while'
  
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• Byker police incident LIVE: Huge cordon remains on Shields Road after 'attack'

  17-06-2026 10:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have cordoned off a large section of Shields Road after a man was left seriously injured following a reported attack
  
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• Byker police incident LIVE: Shields Road 'assault' leaves one person 'seriously injured' in RVI

  17-06-2026 10:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There was a large police presence on Shields Road in Byker with the air ambulance landing at the scene
  
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• One person 'seriously injured' in Byker as Shields Road cordon remains in place

  17-06-2026 09:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A huge emergency services presence descended on the major Newcastle street after reports came in just before 7.30pm on Tuesday
  
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• Freeview axe update as £20/month charge warning in new TV update after date confirmed

  17-06-2026 09:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The government has confirmed the date that Freeview services - currently available to 13.6 million in the UK could ‘cut off’
  
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• Free TV licence for all pensioners Government issues statement

  17-06-2026 08:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All you need to know as the Department for Culture, Media and Sport says it is 'keeping an open mind' on new TV licence concessions for pensioners
  
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• Free TV licence for all pensioners call update as Government issues statement

  17-06-2026 08:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All you need to know as the Department for Culture, Media and Sport says it is 'keeping an open mind' on new TV licence concessions for pensioners
  
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