County Durham news

• Aldi tells customers 'stop using immediately' with refunds issued for 'high risk' item

  20-10-2026 22:07 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The supermarket has urgently requested that customers return the item to their nearest store, where they will receive a full refund
  
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• The paedophile rapist who was exposed by pictures of him wearing women's lingerie

  20-10-2026 22:03 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Darren Welsby raped and sexually abused six children over eight years before distributing videos on the dark web
  
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• Andy Burnham unveils new 2p per mile driveway rule which is now in force

  20-10-2026 21:54 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Andy Burnham has introduced a new 2p-per-mile home EV charging rule starting this October
  
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• Dramatic 140mph police chase on A1(M) ends with Mini Cooper spinning into hedge

  20-10-2026 21:38 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  A police helicopter was called as a black Mini Cooper led officers on a 140mph pursuit on the A1(M) with two men wearing balaclavas arrested
  
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• Orionid meteor shower set to peak over North East skies with up to 20 shooting stars an hour

  20-10-2026 21:31 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Weather permitting, stargazers could spot between 10 and 20 meteors an hour as the shower reaches its peak
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, October 20

  20-10-2026 20:30 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• Major housebuilding push to double central Newcastle and Gateshead population by 2050

  20-10-2026 19:22 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  A 2050 masterplan seeks to build 16,000 new homes in the heart of Tyneside and prevent the need for even more construction on green belt land
  
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• Bird flu outbreak in Northumberland confirmed with 10km surveillance zone now in place

  20-10-2026 19:12 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  A case of avian influenza has been confirmed in Belford with residents being urged to follow guidance to avoid devastating consequences
  
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• Newcastle abuse victim wants footage of her being strangled by ex shown in Parliament

  20-10-2026 19:00 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Gemma Laidler was left a shadow of herself by her bullying, controlling and abusive partner Ryan Grundy
  
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• Daniel Ambler crushed to death at Seaham petrol station as 'feud between families' erupted

  20-10-2026 18:50 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The trial of five men accused of the murder of Daniel Ambler began on Tuesday.
  
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• Baby girl died after doctors stuck with Covid diagnosis despite warning signs

  20-10-2026 17:24 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Esta High died at Leeds General Infirmary in November 2023, days after she was taken into the emergency department with a high temperature and vomiting
  
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• Baby brand Nuby sets up European HQ in Gateshead with £5.7m investment

  20-10-2026 17:22 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The company is set to create jobs after moving to a new site in Birtley
  
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• Daniel Ambler murder trial LIVE: Man 'targeted in ongoing feud between families'

  20-10-2026 17:02 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Barry Anderson, Ashton Anderson, Barry Logan Anderson, Ajay Henry and Tyler Leadbetter deny murdering Daniel Ambler in Seaham
  
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• Three cars in a week spotted driving wrong way down roads in area of fatal A66 crash

  20-10-2026 16:33 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Police have dealt with three incidents in a week of cars driving the wrong way on major A-roads in the area where seven people died in a head-on crash
  
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• Drug driving arrest after serious crash near St Mary's Lighthouse sees four hospitalised

  20-10-2026 16:25 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  An 18-year-old was arrested at the scene in Whitley Bay on suspicion of driving whilst driving under the influence of drugs
  
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• Daniel Ambler murder trial LIVE: Five men accused of killing 23-year-old at Seaham petrol station

  20-10-2026 15:51 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Barry Anderson, Ashton Anderson, Barry Logan Anderson, Ajay Henry and Tyler Leadbetter deny murdering Daniel Ambler in Seaham
  
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• Podcast celebrating Northumberland heritage and wildlife shortlisted for national award

  20-10-2026 14:57 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The Nature Garden podcast created by Carl Stiansen has connected listeners in 127 countries
  
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• Man admits murdering his own mother in their shared home

  20-10-2026 14:52 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Police were called to a property in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, on Sunday, June 21, at around 2.30pm, where Joan Hardy, 72, was pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• Job losses announced at Tombola's Sunderland site as part of restructure

  20-10-2026 14:47 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Flutter has announced plans to restructure its UK & Ireland business with 1,400 roles at risk
  
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• New MOT rule change and the mistake that could cause drivers to fail

  20-10-2026 14:45 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Drivers upgrading their car ahead of winter are being warned about a key DVSA MOT rule change for LED bulbs
  
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• Storm Austen named as yellow warning for heavy rain and 70mph gusts to hit parts of England

  20-10-2026 14:04 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Storm Austen is expected to hit parts of the country this week, with people warned of potential travel disruption, power cuts and a possibility of injuries from debris
  
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• Drivers to have new rights to challenge 'rip off' private parking charges

  20-10-2026 13:28 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Andy Burnham confirms new private parking code of practice
  
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• UK banking disruption as Google Cloud outage takes down Revolut, Lloyds Bank and HSBC

  20-10-2026 13:07 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Revolut users in the UK are experiencing disruption to card payments and transfers after a Google Cloud outage, with Lloyds Bank, HSBC and Royal Mail among other services also affected
  
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• Email threat sent to staff at North East college where student took own life, inquest told

  20-10-2026 13:03 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Sam Coutts, 18, was found dead at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, Darlington, in January
  
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• Neighbours shed new light on tiger attack victim William Chapman - 'he wanted fresh start'

  20-10-2026 12:51 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  William Chapman was well-known to his neighbours in Doncaster before his shocking death
  
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• Davina McCall reveals cardiovascular disease diagnosis - the red flag symptoms to know

  20-10-2026 12:46 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Signs and risk factors of condition highlighted by TV star Davina McCall
  
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• A19 drivers hit with rush hour traffic delays in Sunderland after crash and morning 'obstruction'

  20-10-2026 12:43 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Motorists were hit with rush hour traffic delays in Sunderland after a morning crash and a broken down vehicle caused disruption
  
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• Crossbow seized as armed police respond to man allegedly 'making threats' in West Denton

  20-10-2026 12:41 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  A man has appeared in court accused of affray after officers were called to Linbridge Drive
  
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• New guidance from DVLA brings update for motorhomes and campervans

  20-10-2026 12:28 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  New guidance is issued this week for vehicle conversions
  
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• Mum uncovered 'nice guy's' violent history when Googling his name

  20-10-2026 11:48 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Abuser Sean Marr has been jailed twice in two years for crimes committed against women he met on Snapchat
  
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• A19 delays LIVE: Traffic easing at Sunderland after earlier crash cleared

  20-10-2026 11:07 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Drivers were facing lengthy traffic delays at Sunderland this morning
  
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• A19 delays LIVE: Lengthy traffic delays at Sunderland due to earlier broken down vehicle and crash

  20-10-2026 10:36 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Drivers are facing lengthy traffic delays at Sunderland this morning
  
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• Tesco giving away free pre-carved pumpkins - full list of stores

  20-10-2026 10:34 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Each store will have them for one day only, starting this week
  
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• Free bus pass age set to rise for five groups of people from November

  20-10-2026 10:12 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  How certain passengers will be affected by eligibility age change
  
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• A19 delays LIVE: Six miles of traffic at Sunderland due to 'obstruction' on road

  20-10-2026 09:27 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Drivers are facing six miles of traffic at Sunderland due to an obstruction on the A19
  
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• Dangerous off-road bikers and antisocial e-scooter riders in County Durham to have vehicles crushed

  20-10-2026 09:11 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Under Operation ORB, all off-road bikes and illegal e-scooters used antisocially or in crime will be seized and crushed
  
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• Andy Burnham confirms new parking rules for UK drivers including '10 minutes to leave'

  20-10-2026 07:37 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Plans include five minutes to decide whether to stay upon entering a car park
  
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• Vera writer drops major hint over Brenda Blethyn reprising role

  20-10-2026 07:30 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Ann Cleeves has addressed the possibility of Brenda Blethyn reprising her role as Vera Stanhope.
  
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• Pensions rule change plan would mean people under this age pay 'extra 4 per cent'

  20-10-2026 06:30 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Legislation has been approved to expand the current pension rules
  
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• North Shields teenager thanks nurse who 'helped me see what was possible' after epilepsy diagnosis at 13

  20-10-2026 02:15 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Matilda Burton, 13, and mum Sally said nurse Sophie Gilmour-Ivens had provided life-changing support
  
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• County Durham mum 'dismissed for years' before terminal cancer returned

  20-10-2026 01:50 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Sue Spencer, 59, went to hospital numerous times with concerns her cancer had returned, but said she was made to "feel guilty" about having such worries
  
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• Half of all Gateshead council house repair request phone calls left unanswered

  20-10-2026 01:45 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Gateshead Council's housing repair service is getting around 7,500 phone calls every month, but escalating demand and staff shortages mean only 49.9% of those are being answered
  
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• Campaigners to take legal action against council over potential Hazlewood Primary School closure

  20-10-2026 01:30 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Parents have been left furious after the council launched a consultation on a second bid to close the school
  
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• Newcastle University student left 'crying and emotional' on ground after she was robbed in street

  20-10-2026 01:20 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Alexander McClymont snatched a Newcastle University student's handbag as she walked through the city centre and made off with it
  
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• South Shields teenager targeted for his motorbike by armed raider outside Sainsbury's

  20-10-2026 01:12 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Stephen Hunter left the youth in fear by demanding his keys and pulling out a weapon
  
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• From flu to icy roads - the North East Ambulance Service launches winter safety campaign

  20-10-2026 01:10 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The ambulance service has shared advice and guidance on the biggest risks to people in the North East at this time of year
  
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• Action for Children expanding support for children at risk of exploitation in the North East

  20-10-2026 01:05 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Action for Children will launch new criminal exploitation intervention services in Gateshead and North Tyneside, expanding on its programme already running in Newcastle
  
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