County Durham news

• Blood Moon lunar eclipse visible from UK this week as Moon turns red

  24-08-2026 22:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The partial lunar eclipse will take place in the early hours of Friday, August 28, and will be visible across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Africa, North and South America
  
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• Warning as holidaymakers head to Newcastle airport for Bank Holiday break

  28-08-2026 16:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Travellers are being urged to follow a few simple steps before boarding a plane to avoid delays or even more serious consequences
  
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• Police blast 'completely unacceptable behaviour' after cars torched at A66 crash vigil

  28-08-2026 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cars were torched and flares set off at a gathering for one of the men killed in a head-on collision with police on the A66
  
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• Long Lost Family to return to ITV with heart-wrenching episode filmed in Newcastle

  28-08-2026 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Popular and always tear-jerking ITV show Long Lost Family is coming back for a new series with DAvina McCall at the helm
  
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• North East police boss issues stark warning to danger drivers filming reckless behaviour for 'likes'

  28-08-2026 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The PCC has stated that officers are regularly seeing the 'devastating and tragic consequences' of reckless driving
  
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• North East rail disruption LIVE: Disruption between Newcastle and Berwick due to last all day

  28-08-2026 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  LNER, CrossCounty, Lumo, Northern and TransPennine Express services have been impacted by the fault
  
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• Drone footage shows aftermath of cars set on fire at A66 memorial in County Durham

  28-08-2026 15:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of cars were reportedly set on fire at a field in Haswell, County Durham, at a 'vigil' for one man who died in the A66 crash
  
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• Gosforth mum-of-six who returned to high jumping after 20-year hiatus comes second at Korea competition

  28-08-2026 15:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emily MacDonald competed at the Masters Athletics Stadia Championships in Daegu, South Korea
  
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• Grangetown murder LIVE: Forensics experts in white-suits scan fire-damaged house from above

  28-08-2026 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A seven-year-old girl and her aunt both died in a house fire in Grangetown with two men arrested on suspicion of murder
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's £10m UK househunt as Cotswold neighbour issues warning

  28-08-2026 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly on the hunt for a new home in the UK worth upwards of £10million, and one potential Cotswolds neighbour has issued a warning to the couple
  
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• 'No time limit on justice' - Police encourage sexual abuse victims to come forward as North East predator jailed

  28-08-2026 14:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  "The effects of Philip Watson's offending have proven to have lasted a lifetime"
  
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• North East MP says people are 'not feeling safe' following unrest after A66 crash that left seven dead

  28-08-2026 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The crash on the A66 claimed 7 lives, two of whom being officers with Cleveland Police
  
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• Thousands of pensioners could be owed £4,300 DWP boost

  28-08-2026 13:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pensioners could be entitled to four extra payments outside of the state pension
  
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• Heavy rain and risk of thunder in North East over Bank Holiday weekend

  28-08-2026 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office is predicting heavy showers in the region this August Bank Holiday weekend - here's the latest forecast
  
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• Predator committed sexual offences against underage North East girl after grooming her on TikTok

  28-08-2026 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dylan McBean-Kyle, 26, met the girl on the social media site and lied about his age before meeting up with her
  
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• Key details as North East train passengers face major delays

  28-08-2026 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Key details as damage to overhead line in Northumberland causes rail disruption between Newcastle and Berwick
  
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• A66 crash LIVE: Police issue arrests update after cars 'set ablaze' during memorial event

  28-08-2026 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven people, including two police officers, died at the scene of A66 at South Bank following a pursuit of a 'suspicious vehicle'
  
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• Video shows near-misses as city drivers don't know country road rules

  28-08-2026 11:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People are confused about the rules on country road speed limits, passing places, tractors, horses and hills
  
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• Met Office issues nine-hour thunderstorm warning for North East on Friday

  28-08-2026 11:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thunderstorms will bring 10-20 mm of rain in a short period in a few places, and lightning and hail will be additional hazards, the Met Office says
  
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• Sky News reporter praised for reaction to ‘disgusting’ Middlesbrough heckling

  28-08-2026 10:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sky News correspondent Shingi Mararike was forced to cut short a live broadcast from Middlesbrough.
  
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• North East rail disruption LIVE: Major delays between Newcastle and Berwick due to power issue

  28-08-2026 10:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  LNER, CrossCounty, Lumo, Northern and TransPennine Express services have been impacted by the fault
  
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• Full list of 11 PIP changes you must report to DWP straight away or face penalty

  28-08-2026 09:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PIP claimants could be taken to court or may have to pay a penalty if they give wrong information or do not report a change straight away, the DWP says
  
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• Sheep event cancelled at another Northumberland agricultural show amid Bluetongue outbreak

  28-08-2026 08:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Organisers said that calling off part of the event was "the safest and most responsible decision for everyone"
  
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• Event cancelled at another Northumberland agricultural show amid Bluetongue outbreak

  28-08-2026 08:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Organisers said that calling off part of the event was "the safest and most responsible decision for everyone"
  
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• 'Neighbour parked on my drive but revenge made sure it never happened again'

  28-08-2026 07:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A homeowner has explained the steps they took when a woman left her car on private property
  
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• Cars 'set on fire' at A66 crash memorial in County Durham as 200 extra police officers deployed

  28-08-2026 02:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Footage has emerged of cars reportedly being set on fire in a field during a memorial event for those who lost their lives in the A66 crash
  
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• Every update as Reform hold seat in Newcastle City Council by-election overnight

  28-08-2026 01:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Voters in the Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn ward headed to the polls today after a by-election was called when Reform UK's Amy Hunter resigned from her post
  
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• Reform UK hold off Lib Dem surge to win Newcastle City Council by-election

  28-08-2026 01:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reform UK survived a challenge from the Lib Dems to secure victory for Martin Evison in Thursday's Throckley, Walbottle, and Newburn by-election
  
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• Sunniside locals object to plans for over 200 new homes amid wildlife, traffic, and infrastructure worries

  28-08-2026 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents and councillors gathered to speak to the Local Democracy Reporting Service over their fears about hundreds of proposed new homes
  
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• Newcastle man banned from ex's home caught there after argument over 'music choice'

  28-08-2026 01:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The victim had invited Alan Atkinson over to her address, despite him being subject to a restraining order, then phoned the police after he refused to leave
  
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