County Durham news

• Anyone using Amazon warned 'do not answer phone call' in scheme alert

  11-01-2026 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Consumer watchdog Which? has raised the alarm about a new tactic
  
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• Newcastle's 10 tallest buildings explored after new 21-storey student housing tower revealed

  18-01-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans to rebuild Hadrian House in Newcastle city centre could provide a major new addition to Newcastle city centre
  
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• Newcastle thug handed his third restraining order after strangling partner

  18-01-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aaron Day, who has been given two restraining orders banning him from contacting former girlfriends in the past, also hurled a spade through the victim's living room window
  
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• Inside a 'wonderful' Northumberland Grade II listed hotel for sale at £1.6million

  18-01-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Warkworth House Hotel, in the village of the same name, has a great deal of period character, including an impressive central staircase
  
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• Denise Welch among stars confirmed for new drama to be filmed in North East

  18-01-2026 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hartlepool-born Lewis Cope joins Denise Welch and Kevin Whately in Forever Home, adapted from Graham Norton's best-selling novel
  
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• Family of alleged Seaham murder victim pay tribute to 'much-loved son and brother'

  18-01-2026 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Ambler, 23, has been named as the man who died on Thursday in Seaham.
  
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• Key travel rules for 2026 from EU visas to 100ml liquid regulations

  18-01-2026 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A top six big changes that Biritish travellers need to know about
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder after Spennymoor crash left man seriously injured

  18-01-2026 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shay Holmes faces an attempted murder charge along with one of dangerous driving over an incident on January 8
  
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• Flowers left in tribute as Seaham petrol station murder investigation continues

  18-01-2026 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The police cordon at Seaham's Asda Express petrol station has been removed.
  
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• Three men in court after Spice factory allegedly found in North East flat

  18-01-2026 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Blair, Xolani Buthelezi and Melusi Gamede are accused of producing 20 litres of the psychoactive substance between December 2025 and January 2026
  
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• North East attacker used stone in 'shot put motion' to injure neighbour after row

  18-01-2026 12:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Dent, of Gateshead, wounded the man after a row during a social gathering
  
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• North Tyneside health boss reminds those struggling with addiction 'recovery is possible'

  18-01-2026 12:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Work to tackle the stigma of addiction continues, as report estimates hundreds of addicts are not in treatment
  
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• 'I'm a doctor - changing your shower routine could ease eczema flare-ups'

  18-01-2026 11:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Atopic eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, causes itchy skin, particularly on the elbows, knees and hands - and there are some things you can do to help manage your condition
  
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• Around 2,600 North Tyneside residents dependent on alcohol, council estimates

  18-01-2026 11:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 70% of residents in North Tyneside depednent on alcohol are not in treatment, stats find.
  
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• Northumberland Wildlife Trust chase away January blues for Red Squirrels next week

  18-01-2026 11:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland Wildlife Trust chase away January blues for Red Squirrels next week
  
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• Martin Lewis shares shopping 'trick' involving one small purchase before deadline date

  18-01-2026 11:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Financial guru's gift card tip - although shop rules may differ
  
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• Ex-benefits worker reveals the 'chair test' that could affect a DWP PIP assessment

  18-01-2026 11:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former assessor says claimants face subtle test the moment they arrive
  
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• How much more money pensioners will get from DWP from April 2026 - full list of payments

  18-01-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here is a round-up of all the main DWP payment rises due for people claiming the State Pension in the UK, including Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance
  
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• Reform councillor claims new Northumberland council tax support scheme is "too generous"

  18-01-2026 09:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people will receive different levels of support under a new banded system
  
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• Perrie Edwards announces birth of second child with footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

  18-01-2026 08:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Little Mix star Perrie Edwards has given birth to her second child, daughter Alanis Valentine, with Besiktas footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
  
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• People taking this medication for acne warned to avoid five foods

  18-01-2026 08:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doctors urge people taking the medication to avoid certain foods - including bananas
  
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• Signs of contagious dog virus that can lead to pneumonia

  18-01-2026 07:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Understanding the signs of a viral infection in your pet can help you determine when to take them to the vet
  
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• Why visitors love Middleton-in-Teesdale- the thriving village that sits on the Tees - The Northern Echo

  18-01-2026 07:00 via news.google.com
  Why visitors love Middleton-in-Teesdale- the thriving village that sits on the Tees  The Northern Echo
  
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• County Durham café offers warm welcome and wellbeing support - Yahoo News UK

  18-01-2026 06:04 via news.google.com
  County Durham café offers warm welcome and wellbeing support  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Footpath in County Durham village to close for four weeks - public notice - Yahoo News UK

  18-01-2026 06:00 via news.google.com
  Footpath in County Durham village to close for four weeks - public notice  Yahoo News UK
  
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• 13 planning applications in North Tyneside this week including Whitley Bay, Tynemouth and North Shields

  18-01-2026 01:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are this week's planning application's validated by North Tyneside Council
  
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• 13 new planning applications near you including Whitley Bay, Tynemouth and North Shields

  18-01-2026 01:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are this week's planning application's validated by North Tyneside Council
  
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• Locals hopeful extension of Northumberland Line would open town to new possibilities

  18-01-2026 01:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An extension of the railway would connect locals and visitors to Newcastle city centre and beyond
  
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• Eight North East GP practices rated 'requires improvement' or 'inadequate' by the Care Quality Commission

  18-01-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are eight GP practices in the region that need to improve, inspectors said
  
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• From tailors to tipples: The landmark building on Newcastle's Grainger Street

  18-01-2026 01:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Now home to a city centre bar, for many years a popular department store traded there
  
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