County Durham news

• A1(M) crash LIVE: Updates as road reopens after major 999 response in County Durham

  22-08-2026 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A1 has reopened in County Durham between J60 Bradbury and J61 Bowburn following a collision
  
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• From struggling in class to motocross star - Sonny's incredible transformation

  22-08-2026 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sonny, seven, once struggled to communicate - now he's speaking to his whole school about motocross
  
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• Newcastle thief stole over £350 worth of goods from Metrocentre Next as 'eviction panic' set in

  22-08-2026 18:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kiera Johnson and another woman stole body spray, body lotion and a candle from the store on February 22
  
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• All we know so far after seven die in A66 crash including two police officers

  22-08-2026 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The collision in Teesside has shaken the community today - here's everything we know as events unfold following the incident
  
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• Two 'brave' police officers killed in horror crash during pursuit on A66 named

  22-08-2026 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two serving police officers in the marked vehicle and five members of the public travelling in the Passat were pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• A66 crash LIVE: Police officers among seven killed in South Bank collision named

  22-08-2026 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven people have died in a horror collision on the A66 at South Bank with a major 999 response at the scene
  
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• Tourists' Italian holiday jog almost landed them a £215 fine after flouting rule

  22-08-2026 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Julia Latoff and her boyfriend Mike Naccarella came close to being hit with a €250 (about £215) fine after jogging bare-chested through the city of Venice, breaking a little-known rule
  
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• Woman, 21, opens first salon in Gateshead offering beauty and wellness treatments

  22-08-2026 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scarlett O’Donnell Stewart opened Solace in the Ryton area of Gateshead and says 'this is only the beginning'
  
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• Family's heartbreaking tribute to North East soldier who was 'heart and soul of any room'

  22-08-2026 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam Potts was a much-loved soldier who entered the water at Wylam and his body was tragically found days later
  
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• Two officers among seven killed in horror police chase crash on North East road

  22-08-2026 15:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two serving Cleveland Police officers who were in a police vehicle and five members of the public who were in a Volkswagen Passat have lost their lives
  
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• A66 police chase crash LIVE: Seven dead including two police officers in South Bank

  22-08-2026 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven people have died in a horror collision on the A66 at South Bank with a major 999 response at the scene
  
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• Met Office warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms in North East next week

  22-08-2026 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The end of the month is likely to bring longer spells of rain across many parts of the UK as well as thunderstorms
  
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• Manslaughter arrests in connection with Liam Potts death after body found in River Tyne

  22-08-2026 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Soldier Liam Potts was reported missing sparking a huge search operation in Wylam, where he was tragically found in the River Tyne
  
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• Inquiry launched into fatal A66 crash during police chase of 'suspicious vehicle'

  22-08-2026 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the circumstances of the crash that involved a Volkswagen Passat and a police vehicle
  
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• First pictures from A66 police crash which has resulted in multiple deaths

  22-08-2026 12:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A66 is closed in both directions between Normanby Road and Church Lane in Eston following the crash in the early hours today
  
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• A66 police chase crash LIVE: Multiple deaths after pursuit of 'suspicious vehicle' in South Bank

  22-08-2026 12:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Several people have died in a horror collision on the A66 at South Bank with a major 999 response at the scene
  
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• Charlie Hunnam returning to Sons of Anarchy ahead of creepy Netflix show

  22-08-2026 11:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hollywood star will be going back to the world of Jax Teller and Sons of Anarchy
  
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• A1(M) crash LIVE: Updates on major 999 response with road closed in County Durham

  22-08-2026 11:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A1 is closed in County Durham between J60 Bradbury and J61 Bowburn following a collision
  
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• A66 crash LIVE: Multiple deaths at scene of collision involving police vehicle in South Bank

  22-08-2026 11:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Several people have died in a horror collision on the A66 at South Bank with a major 999 response at the scene
  
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• Multiple deaths after crash involving police vehicle in North East

  22-08-2026 10:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A collision took place involving a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat on the A66 in South Bank on Saturday morning
  
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• Warning issued by Office for Product Safety and Standards over adult stuffed toy that 'could suffocate children'

  22-08-2026 09:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an alert
  
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• Update as free bus scheme to end - deadline approaching

  22-08-2026 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This could cost some households £27 a month on average
  
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• Cheryl 'ready to re-enter spotlight' and 'in talks' to join major ITV show

  22-08-2026 08:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Girls Aloud star Cheryl is reportedly in "final talks" to join The Voice UK as a coach for series 16 on ITV, reuniting with long-time friend will.i.am on the panel
  
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• 'Rule 248' UK Highway Code parking mistake that can mean fine of up to £1,000

  22-08-2026 07:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's unlikely to be something that many motorists think about
  
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• Newcastle United in the 1971-72 season and the arrival of terrace hero Malcolm Macdonald

  22-08-2026 01:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 21-year-old striker, signed for a club record fee, netted 30 goals and earned an England call-up
  
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• Stunning £2m Northumberland estate up for sale with its own swimming pool and billiard room

  22-08-2026 01:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Northumberland property has beautiful grounds extending to around 15.8 acres, an indoor swimming pool and a billiard room
  
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• Sister of murdered Wallsend teen calling for kinship children to be given free school meals

  22-08-2026 01:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carly Barrett is a kinship carer for her nephew, who is no longer entitled to free school meals
  
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• North East drug dealers locked up - including couriers who hid £1.9m of cocaine as presents

  22-08-2026 01:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From splashing out on expensive jewellery while claiming benefits to £127,000 of 'unexplained' deposits - these dealers are now behind bars
  
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• New mental health trial open to North East patients with condition that can leave you 'feeling hopeless'

  22-08-2026 01:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new mental health drug combination could be a gamechanger for those with bipolar and depression
  
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• Full list of North East postcodes with lucky streets after Postcode Lottery wins

  22-08-2026 01:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents in Newcastle and County Durham who play the national game have been lucky enough to win a £1,000 prize
  
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