County Durham news

• Andy Burnham speech LIVE: Updates as would-be PM to create 'No 10' in the North

  29-06-2026 11:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Labour leadership frontrunner will deliver a speech on Monday, unveiling his plans for devolution and the economy - here are our live updates
  
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• John Henry Sayers trial LIVE: Judge and jury shown machete and iron bar

  30-06-2026 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers and his son, John Henry Sayers junior, deny GBH with intent on a man after a car was driven into Sayers' property in Byker and set alight
  
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• Northumbria PC Jess Turnbull hit by car while closing Northumberland road after crash, inquest hears

  30-06-2026 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Jess Turnbull, 19, of Northumbria Police, died after being struck by a car while closing a road following an earlier collision in Northumberland
  
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• North East pensioner reunites with hero cop who saved his life during cardiac arrest

  30-06-2026 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Ben Lefevre, of Durham Constabulary, was flagged down by concerned members of the public, with John Beattie suffering a 'medical episode'
  
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• UK homebuyers set to face £244 'extra monthly charge'

  30-06-2026 11:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest snapshot of the property market shows that three in five homes put up for sale since January remain unsold
  
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• North East charity warns damning report must be 'turning point' for white working-class children's education

  30-06-2026 11:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The publication of a damning report into England's education of white working-class kids must create change, a regional charity urges.
  
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• Jet2 confirms 4.5 hour check-in option at 12 UK airports including Newcastle

  30-06-2026 10:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jet2 explains 'smoother' check-in for flights - and the rules
  
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• Met Office warns 17 UK counties could hit 40C in record-breaking heatwave next week

  30-06-2026 10:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office says a return to heatwave conditions is looking "increasingly likely" next week
  
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• Meet the engineer who helped Tyne and Wear Metro 'beat other UK cities'

  30-06-2026 10:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Phil Watts helped develop the original fleet between 1969 and 1979 and has returned to the region to wave off the remaining class 599 trains
  
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• Virgin Money follows Nationwide with change for UK customers

  30-06-2026 09:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts are expecting more soon as well
  
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• North East caravan park residents report 'marauding' youths and anti-social behaviour

  30-06-2026 09:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents at Redcar Beach Caravan Park say they have been plagued by anti-social behaviour, with youths allegedly jumping on caravans, starting fires and taking part in organised fighting on the Coatham Dunes
  
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• Northumberland village that's 'far more than a place to eat and drink' up for sale for £850k

  30-06-2026 09:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Karen Wilkinson has developed the Star Inn in Harbottle into a community pub with a restaurant, shop and B&B since taking over in 2019
  
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• Northumberland village pub that's 'far more than a place to eat and drink' up for sale for £850k

  30-06-2026 09:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Karen Wilkinson has developed the Star Inn in Harbottle into a community pub with a restaurant, shop and B&B since taking over in 2019
  
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• Northumberland village pub described as 'far more than a place to eat and drink' up for sale

  30-06-2026 09:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Karen Wilkinson has developed the Star Inn in Harbottle into a community pub with a restaurant, shop and B&B since taking over in 2019
  
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• Martin Lewis update on Ryanair 'finally' confirming £8 child seating rule change

  30-06-2026 09:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Money expert outlines Ryanair's new booking policy
  
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• 'Frenzied' Gateshead knife attacker who stabbed wife 11 times dies in prison

  30-06-2026 08:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nezam Ghalate died while serving a 20-year prison sentence for attempted murder.
  
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• Busy weekend for Great North Air Ambulance Service responding to 15 incidents including assault and crash

  30-06-2026 08:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From Saturday, June 27, to Sunday, June 28, the critical care team attended a huge number of varied incidents
  
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• North East fish dinners cost more as average UK cod and chips price hits £11.41

  30-06-2026 08:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rising costs are putting pressure on shop owners and many are either diversifying their menus or cutting options
  
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• New warning to anyone taking omega-3 for brain health

  30-06-2026 07:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Researchers studied hundreds of people across two years
  
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• The North East's first openly trans councillor on their 'wild' election, the Greens, and Gateshead's Flyover

  30-06-2026 01:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Melissa Harker was elected to represent the people of Bridges in Gateshead on May 7
  
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• Excitement as work set to start on major £26 million Northumberland theatre regeneration

  30-06-2026 01:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The proposals were first unveiled in 2018
  
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• Northumberland man denies GBH and dangerous driving after Audi allegedly driven at pedestrian in attack

  30-06-2026 01:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keowen Eaton, from Amble, has pleaded not guilty to GBH and dangerous driving and will go to trial later this year
  
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• 'If hate is shouting, we will sing and love louder' - LGBTQ+ choir to mark 15th anniversary at Newcastle Cathedral

  30-06-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northern Proud Voices will celebrate its 15th anniversary at Newcastle Cathedral on Friday
  
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• New NHS 'maternity commissioner' to be appointed after damning report, but families voice fears

  30-06-2026 01:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new national maternity "commissioner" is to be appointed, but campaign groups for bereaved families said they had concerns this would be "dangerous"
  
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• Brothers attack sister's former neighbour in his own home after row breaks out over their dogs

  30-06-2026 01:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Lowes and Danny Lowes were both handed suspended prison sentences at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Old Tyne and Wear Metro train spotted after last official week of service

  29-06-2026 22:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nexus has released a statement after an old train was seen in service today
  
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• £17m British Airways contact centre makeover reflects 'long-standing commitment to North East'

  29-06-2026 22:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bamburgh Court on William Armstrong Drive employs around 700 people, and its refurbishment has been ongoing for the last year
  
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• 22 pictures as the Hoppings fairground is dismantled after a scorching 2026 event

  29-06-2026 22:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Hoppings is over for another year - these pictures show how huge the moving in and moving out operation is
  
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• Police body cam footage of John Henry Sayers being tasered shown at Old Bailey - key details

  29-06-2026 21:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers and his son deny causing GBH with intent
  
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• Winning Set for Life numbers for Monday which could win you £10,000 a month

  29-06-2026 21:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw from May 21
  
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