County Durham news

• Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank welcome baby daughter as they share first photo

  04-08-2026 19:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have welcomed their third child, a baby girl, at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, on Monday evening, with Buckingham Palace confirming the safe arrival
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, August 4

  04-08-2026 19:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• 'I didn't move for 45 minutes' - Drivers hit by 'nightmare' Gateshead traffic

  04-08-2026 19:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Central Gateshead has become a 'nightmare' traffic hotspot since the closure of a busy roundabout
  
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• Boy, 15, airlifted to hospital after being set on fire in 'tragic accident'

  04-08-2026 19:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The boy was airlifted to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) after he was accidentally set on fire
  
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• North East man attacked his neighbour with a metal bar in revenge attack

  04-08-2026 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Wallace sought retribution after claims his home had been damaged during a dispute the previous day
  
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• Fundraising drive for pioneering new Sir Bobby Robson centre edges closer to £30m target

  04-08-2026 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sir Bobby Robson Institute is one step closer.
  
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• Conservative councillor claims Renters Right act 'forcing' landlords to sell up

  04-08-2026 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He claimed property owners are selling up rather than face "burdensome" new obligations
  
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• Essex woman dies in Spanish wildfire as partner remains critical in hospital

  04-08-2026 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Simon Batchelor and Lisa Fryett, from Canvey Island, were staying near Bédar and Los Gallardos in Spain when the devastating blaze broke out
  
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• Future of Newcastle domestic abuse charity secured thanks to National Lottery funding

  04-08-2026 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Women's Aid has been awarded a grant that will help fund its specialist services for a further three years
  
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• New skilled jobs to be created at pioneering North East firm after £16m funding deal

  04-08-2026 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle University will soon be recruiting into new engineering, manufacturing and supply chain roles
  
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• Police release CCTV image after man was 'sexually assaulted on train in Darlington'

  04-08-2026 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man was reportedly sexually assaulted as another man exited the train
  
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• I became a Viking at the new Kynren theme park and got to test myself in a sword battle

  04-08-2026 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A trip to the Bishop Auckland attraction gave me an opportunity to test my metal with an authentic Norse clan
  
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• Japanese chef hopes North East pop-ups will continue despite return to Tokyo

  04-08-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Naoki Fujioka has been serving up ramen, katsu and onigiri in North East bars for the last year
  
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• Gateshead shelter urgently seeking homes after taking in 44 cats from two properties

  04-08-2026 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The majority of cats taken from the homes are considered 'inbetweener' cats, which thrive in outdoor environments such as farms and stables
  
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• Car blaze kills British man, 88, alongside pet dog after car gets stuck in mud on holiday island

  04-08-2026 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The car got stuck in mud and sparks ignited flames as the driver attempted to get free
  
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• Newcastle blast victim's mum vows to fight to keep killer behind bars after early release blow

  04-08-2026 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Katherine Errington has urged the Prime Minister to look at individual cases before freeing criminals responsible for heinous offences
  
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• Trusted charity worker stole £46,000 meant for North East good causes to fund gambling app habit

  04-08-2026 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Faye Dent betrayed the trust of her employer after getting into debt from online gambling
  
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• Trusted charity worker stole £46,000 meant for North East good causes after gambling app debts

  04-08-2026 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Faye Dent betrayed the trust of her employer after getting into debt from online gambling
  
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• Martin Lewis warns drivers to check one section of licence or risk £1,000 fine

  04-08-2026 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The personal finance expert has explained exactly what motorists need to do and why it's important to check your licence
  
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• Harrowing moment police respond to horror North East crash which killed girl on her 18th birthday

  04-08-2026 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Abbie Devanney was tragically killed by speeding driver Charlie Whittaker on her 18th birthday
  
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• County Durham firm supplying Elon Musk's SpaceX hails 'exciting opportunities ahead'

  04-08-2026 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Despite the significant progress made over recent years, I believe we are still in the early stages of our journey'
  
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• 'I didn't realise I had a problem' - Gateshead hoarder faced losing his flat after it was filled 'floor to ceiling'

  04-08-2026 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Harris, 43, was in danger of being made homeless again due to his hoarding issues; but has now turned his life around
  
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• Site of former North East social club could be transformed into supported living bungalows

  04-08-2026 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  10 new supported accommodation bungalows could be constructed in Pelaw, pending council approval.
  
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• Man gives neighbour chilling warning before killing koi fish over 'noisy water pump'

  04-08-2026 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gerry Duffy already complained to his neighbour saying 'if you didn't deal with it, I would'
  
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• Exactly what a TV Licence pays for - and when an officer can enter your home

  04-08-2026 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Millions of households pay the TV Licence each year, but many are unsure what they’re actually paying for
  
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• Home Office resumes search for North East asylum accommodation as up to 150 spaces needed

  04-08-2026 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Home Office has lifted its temporary pause on procuring asylum accommodation in County Durham, with up to 150 extra bed spaces now urgently needed as earlier forecasts failed to materialise
  
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• Woman charged over death of beloved teacher hit by car at Silverlink Retail Park

  04-08-2026 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rita Grimshaw, from Whitley Bay, died after being struck by a vehicle outside Marks and Spencer just days before Christmas
  
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• Starvation fears as birds filmed eating nurdles on Tyneside beach

  04-08-2026 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Herring gulls were seen eating nurdles on Fish Quay Beach in North Shields on Tuesday morning
  
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• Northumberland takeaway refused over 'risk to health of public' has appeal rejected

  04-08-2026 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An appeal against the refusal of planning permission for a takeaway in Ashington has been thrown out by a government body
  
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• Maya Chappell's family say PM's changes to prison release scheme 'don't go far enough'

  04-08-2026 11:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gemma Chappell has welcomed that rapists, serious child sex offenders and groomers will be excluded from prison sentence cuts; but said that
  
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• Tynemouth school applies to repair storm damaged roof of sixth form building

  04-08-2026 10:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The school's roof has been left ruined by storm damage, with an application for repairs made to North Tyneside Council.
  
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• Major retailer recalls children's Toy Story water bottle over choking risk after latest movie release

  04-08-2026 10:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The retailer has recalled a children's water bottle as it presents a choking hazard - here are full details of the product affected
  
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• A1 crash LIVE: Updates as huge delays near Metrocentre after oil spillage

  04-08-2026 09:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A crash which saw an oil spillage on the A1 last night has caused further delays on Tuesday morning
  
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• Free bus pass in England to end on August 31 for more than 14 million people

  04-08-2026 09:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those under the age of 16 will not have to pay for their travel on most local bus services during the summer holidays
  
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• Andy Burnham stops early prison release for rapists, child sex offenders and groomers

  04-08-2026 08:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Andy Burnham says offenders will also face tighter community supervision, including new GPS monitoring for rapists to restrict movements
  
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• A1 Western Bypass reopens after collision near MetroCentre

  04-08-2026 08:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The southbound carriageway on the A1 is closed and one land of the northbound
  
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• A1 Western Bypass crash: Road reopens after collision near MetroCentre

  04-08-2026 08:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The southbound carriageway on the A1 is closed and one land of the northbound
  
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• UK railcard August 17 rule change 'lowers cost at critical time'

  04-08-2026 07:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One group will benefit for longer
  
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• Successful North East businessman knocked over former employee after 'bad feeling festered'

  04-08-2026 01:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scott Baines, of Sunderland, has been given a suspended prison sentence for causing serious injury by dangerous driving
  
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• 'Book fairies' hope to inspire love of reading for kids in Newcastle's West End

  04-08-2026 01:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The initiative aims to get children into reading and encourage the use of Denton Burn Library
  
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• Northumberland A1 junctions 'need to be improved' after emergency services called to collision

  04-08-2026 01:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors are calling for A1 junctions in Northumberland to be improved as a matter of urgency following another collision
  
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• Alcohol licence bid for £40m golf complex on former Brown Ale production site in Gateshead

  04-08-2026 01:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm behind the approved site of the sporting and entertainment complex has now put in a bid for an alcohol licence.
  
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• Son banned from parents' Newcastle home turns up less than 24 hours after prison release

  04-08-2026 01:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Usman Khan, who has previously been jailed for harassing his elderly parents by attending their address 22 times a day, is now back behind bars for breaching his restraining order
  
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• Northumberland country show where visitors can walk llamas in 101st edition

  04-08-2026 01:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Glanton Show is hosting llama walks this year, as well as more traditional staples like dog shows and races and an annual fell run
  
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• North East son repeatedly punched his elderly mum and dad in the face causing 'horrendous' injuries

  04-08-2026 01:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Parkin, of Sunderland, has been jailed for the shameful assault which left his dad collapsed in the street and his mum with 'unpleasant' bruising to her face
  
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