County Durham news

• Autistic boy smashes NHS fundraising target inspired by Captain Tom Moore

  29-04-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cousins Jack Berry and Maisie Jones, from South Hylton, Sunderland, have raised £1,100 and walked 140,000 steps so far
  
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• Hayden Panettiere autopsy result as investigation continues into 36 year old's death

  18-08-2026 08:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday, August 16, and was pronounced dead at the scene, with an autopsy carried out the following day
  
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• Sunderland mum travelled to Turkey for cosmetic surgery after being caught with £12,000 of cocaine

  18-08-2026 07:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland mum Chantelle Straughan, 31, was caught with almost £12,000 of cocaine in her car and told the court she was pressured into couriering the drugs to pay off a £5,000 debt — but had then travelled to Turkey for a £4,000 cosmetic procedure
  
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• Cats Protection issues 'check' warning to all pet owners

  18-08-2026 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The animal welfare charity has shared an important alert for pet owners
  
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• Parking 'wholly in a bay' rules explained as furious motorist counts 'white line' £100 cost

  18-08-2026 06:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fitting in a parking space can be tough at times but there are strict rules around how bays are used
  
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• Greggs confirms fan-favourite item 'taking a break' after Andy Burnham statement

  18-08-2026 05:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It follows the renaming of the Sausage, Bean & Cheese Melt
  
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• DIY SOS-style makeover for Sunderland community centre being transformed in three days

  18-08-2026 03:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Southwick Community Centre will re-open to the public in September
  
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• Northumberland woman who threatened to stab neighbour and poison her dog is evicted from home

  18-08-2026 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council tenant brought misery and fear to her neighbours and the local Blyth community following a catalogue of serious offences
  
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• Plans to turn historic Newcastle bus depot into car park in bid to ease congestion

  18-08-2026 02:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council has been asked to allow the former Arriva bus depot in Jesmond to be used as a public car park until summer 2027
  
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• Northumberland company director's illegal pepper sprays are intercepted by Border Force

  18-08-2026 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marcus Gunn, of Cramlington, was caught importing the prohibited weapons when Border Force intercepted a parcel marked as 'self-defence sprays'
  
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• Major wildfire warning issued in Northumberland after disposable barbecue blaze

  17-08-2026 23:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The warning by Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service comes after the Government sent out an Emergency Alert to the public about the dangers of wildfires
  
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• Petition calling for High Borrans closure U-turn sparks future full council debate

  17-08-2026 22:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A petition urging North Tyneside Council to reconsider the closure of its Cumbria-based outdoor education centre will be officially debated in September.
  
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• Everything we know on River Tyne search for 22-year-old missing man last seen near bridge

  17-08-2026 22:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam was last seen heading towards Wylam from Wylam Bridge shortly after midnight on Saturday
  
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• Hefty fines for North East trio after waste found dumped in alley and allotment

  17-08-2026 22:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All three of those involved are now facing large bills after being found guilty of their separate offences in court
  
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• River Tyne search LIVE: Updates after missing man, 22, believed to have entered water at Wylam

  17-08-2026 21:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam was last seen heading towards Wylam from Wylam Bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning
  
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• Every update on A1 crash in Northumberland which closed major road for several hours

  17-08-2026 21:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the scene of a serious crash on the A1 in Northumberland between Felton and Swarland
  
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• Three confirmed dead after helicopter crash on Greek island

  17-08-2026 20:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three people have died following the crash on Sifnos, in the Aegean Sea
  
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• I tried St James' Park's new hospitality suite and was treated to an incredible matchday experience

  17-08-2026 20:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United took on Bayer 04 Leverkusen in a pre-season friendly - and I was able to see it from new heights
  
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• Thousands of new homes could be built around North East train and Metro stations

  17-08-2026 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are fears that places like Newsham, Bedlington, and Prudhoe do not have sufficient train services to justify the Government's push to fast-track housebuilding around stations
  
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• Seven people treated at scene of three-vehicle collision on A697 in Northumberland

  17-08-2026 20:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to a three-vehicle crash on the A697 an hour after a three-vehicle collision on the A1 in Northumberland
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, August 17

  17-08-2026 20:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
  
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• Bully strangled and beat girlfriend with shoe after Barcelona scored against Newcastle

  17-08-2026 19:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Benjamin Ypma, of Washington, subjected the woman to two assaults in two days and has now been locked up
  
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• Boat capsizes near mouth of River Tyne sparking major emergency response

  17-08-2026 19:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is believed that the vessel has sunk with it not longer being visible and its current position and condition remain unknown
  
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• New plans for third Northumberland data centre that could take two years to build

  17-08-2026 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new proposals would see a third data centre built between the one under construction at Cambois and one seeking planning permission at West Sleekburn
  
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• Three-vehicle A1 crash in Northumberland causes traffic chaos with two people hospitalised

  17-08-2026 18:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two people have been taken to hospital after suffering injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on the A1 near Felton
  
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• Police issue major update in River Tyne search for missing man with two arrested

  17-08-2026 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are scouring the River Tyne at Wylam for 22-year-old Liam, who is believed to have entered the water
  
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• Princess Eugenie shares name of new daughter - including tribute to Elizabeth II

  17-08-2026 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The newest member of the royal family has a name that means a lot to her royal parents
  
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• North East set for rain this week as forecast shows return to typical British weather

  17-08-2026 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The frequent heatwaves have broken the pattern for the more traditional British weather
  
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• A1 Northumberland crash LIVE updates on major delays with second collision on A697

  17-08-2026 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on the A1 in Northumberland between Felton and Swarland
  
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• Five teens killed in wrong-way motorway crash named as all families notified

  17-08-2026 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The five teenage boys who died after a BMW drove against traffic on the M9 in Co Kildare in the early hours of Sunday morning have been named, with gardaí confirming all families have been notified
  
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