County Durham news

• British tourists missing in Nepal as avalanche triggers deadly flash floods

  26-08-2026 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At least eight people have been killed and hundreds of tourists – including Britons – are reportedly missing after a massive avalanche triggered flash floods along the Bhotekoshi River in Nepal
  
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• Russia shows map of England 'attack locations' as Moscow issues warning

  29-08-2026 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Russian politician has warned the UK that Moscow is "watching very seriously" and has "plans" to strike the country "very painfully" if certain lines are crossed
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, August 29

  29-08-2026 20:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
  
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• The Newcastle killer who hasn't changed his ways and threatened to kill bar staff in terrifying raid

  29-08-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Brand has 163 previous convictions, including for conspiracy to murder in 2003, for which he was jailed for 12 years
  
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• Toby Carvery car park chaos as child neglect arrests made and taser deployed

  29-08-2026 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the Toby Carvery in Chadderton, Greater Manchester, where a man was tasered in the car park and two people were arrested on suspicion of child neglect
  
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• Gateshead Council confirms upcoming works on Felling Bypass with lane closures

  29-08-2026 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The update lets local commuters know if they need to budget extra time when the road is busy
  
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• Tyneside mum sheds 5st after breaking comfort eating habit which left her 'stuck in a rut'

  29-08-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sophie Scott desperately wanted to break free from a cycle which left her feeling increasingly unhappy
  
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• Freeman Hospital clown doctor to do Great North Run in a red nose and lab coat for heart unit charity

  29-08-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ruth Johnson will be running the Great North Run this year as Dr Satsuma Sprocket
  
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• Football supporters pay respects to two police officers who tragically died in A66 crash

  29-08-2026 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Middlesbrough FC asked supporters to pay tribute to PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough
  
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• Police looking to trace 84-year-old man with visual aid stick last seen in South Tyneside village

  29-08-2026 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David, who is also known as John, was last seen in the West Boldon area on Sunday morning
  
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• Columbian government say fugitive Tyneside drug dealer should serve less time behind bars in UK

  29-08-2026 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Taylor was convicted and jailed in his absence after fleeing to Marbella and has now been extradited from Columbia where he was detained for months
  
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• Colombia government say fugitive Tyneside drug dealer should serve less time behind bars in UK

  29-08-2026 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Taylor was convicted and jailed in his absence after fleeing to Marbella and has now been extradited from Colombia where he was detained for months
  
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• Brits could save more than £170 a year by making energy bill switch

  29-08-2026 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The typical household's annual energy costs are set to jump to £1,723 from October
  
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• TV presenter Steph McGovern issues emotional statement on hometown after Teesside crimes

  29-08-2026 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Middlesbrough-raised presenter spoke out on social media about her perspective on her hometown
  
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• 'Can't be left to rot': North East councillors briefed on safety after deaths and disorder

  29-08-2026 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A virtual meeting was held on Friday morning involving Redcar and Cleveland Council leader Alec Brown, chief executive Brian Archer, relevant officers and members of the council following deaths in South Bank and Grangetown
  
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• A66 fatal crash reportedly sparked by 'fall out' between rival North East teen gang members

  29-08-2026 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Tom Clough, 38, and PC Matthew Blades, 37, died when a Volkswagen Passat, going the wrong way down a dual carriageway, collided with their marked police vehicle
  
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• North East MP confirms government support for Cleveland Police after A66 crash

  29-08-2026 12:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There have now been a total of 24 arrests made in connection to the A66 crash last weekend
  
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• North East taxi driver had to have eye removed after it ruptured during horrific attack

  29-08-2026 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jordan Hammond brutally beat up the cabbie when he went to move his car outside his home
  
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• The County Durham planning applications you need to know about in August

  29-08-2026 11:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The planning applications you need to know about in County Durham this month
  
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• Mum was four times over limit when picking up daughter from ballet in Newcastle

  29-08-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Staff at Benfield School reported Selina Brown to the police when they saw her on CCTV clipping a fence in their car park
  
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• Man charged in connection with disturbance that saw armed police descend on Gateshead street

  29-08-2026 10:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Armed police were called to Wesley Street in Low Fell on August 13 after reports of a man allegedly making threats with a firearm
  
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• DWP State Pension increase to £14,500 call as officials to reply

  29-08-2026 10:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Support for the State Pension to be raised comes as figures show 1.9 million pensioners living in poverty
  
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• North East football fans to pay respects to officers killed in A66 crash

  29-08-2026 08:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Middlesbrough FC has asked supporters to pay tribute to Pc Matthew Blades and Pc Tom Clough before their 12.30pm home game on Saturday
  
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• Drivers face £70 fine for not noticing two-word road sign

  29-08-2026 06:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is estimated that around 84 per cent of people do not know what it means
  
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• North East Postcode Lottery results with 18 postcodes across the region winning

  29-08-2026 01:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Postcode Lottery showed some love to many areas across the region this week
  
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• Inside a 'beautiful' Morpeth detached family home with 'stunning' garden for sale at £599,999

  29-08-2026 01:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The property has views over a golf course and parkland
  
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• Names and faces of North East drug dealers who walked free after being caught red handed

  29-08-2026 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These six criminals were captured by police and brought into court, but avoided being locked up for their actions
  
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• Tyneside in 1971: 10 striking photographs recalling the region from 55 years ago

  29-08-2026 01:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From tower blocks in Elswick to shipyard cranes at Wallsend - Tyneside images from 1971
  
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• Washington son banned indefinitely from contacting mum found in her home for a sixth time

  29-08-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jamie Davison has been given yet another chance to keep his freedom, despite The Probation Service recommending he's jailed
  
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• Mum's plea over derelict Newcastle West End building left as 'forgotten danger'

  29-08-2026 01:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shabreen Mohammed is fed up with having to clear broken glass away from the derelict Angel Heights which is still awaiting a promised regeneration
  
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