County Durham news

• Btec students finally learn when they will get their grades

  21-08-2020 21:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pearson, the awarding organisation, has said said sorry for the 'frustration' the delay has caused
  
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• Rachel Reeves make statement over tax on the state pension policy change

  06-03-2026 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Key changes to the state pension qualifying rules are coming in very soon
  
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• Historic North East site awarded £400,000 to 'secure long-term future'

  06-03-2026 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens has been awarded £250,000 by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and granted £150,000 by Historic England
  
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• Northumberland runner's cancer charity challenge under way after mam's tragic passing

  06-03-2026 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Little, 38, is already several days into his ambitious challenge of running the entire length of Great Britain
  
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• 'It shouldn't have taken six years to diagnose our son's rare disease'

  06-03-2026 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The mum of a tot who spent months at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary for a bone marrow transplant has spoken of the years-long journey to a diagnosis in their native Wales.
  
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• When do the clocks change in the UK in 2026 - and do we gain extra hour in bed?

  06-03-2026 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Clocks across most of the USA will change this weekend but the UK has a different schedule
  
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• Wake at Whickham pub descended into chaos after family row left dad with catastrophic head injuries

  06-03-2026 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Company director Paul Wharton remains in hospital eight months after he was assaulted by second cousin Shaun Allan, of Gosforth
  
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• 'Rollercoaster mad' Newcastle couple spent over £325k on trips to Disney world

  06-03-2026 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Florida Phil' and wife Melanie who first visited the theme park in 1999 have clocked up more than 80 trips since
  
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• Tributes to 'highly-regarded' artist whose sand drawings transformed incredible North East beaches

  06-03-2026 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ken Turnell was a highly-regarded sculpturist.
  
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• Police issue fresh appeal to find missing North East teen not seen in more than two weeks

  06-03-2026 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  15-year-old Reece, whose surname has not been disclosed, was last seen in Houghton-le-Spring on February 17
  
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• 'I served in same prison as Ian Huntley – another monster is set for same fate'

  06-03-2026 12:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wayne Couzens is reportedly 'petrified' in HMP Frankland after Ian Huntley's brutal attack, with a former inmate warning that Sarah Everard's killer could be targeted next
  
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• Dubai issues emergency alerts on phones over 'missile attacks'

  06-03-2026 12:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency alerts sound on phones in Dubai with people people urged to "seek immediate shelter" over the threat of missile attacks from Iran as the Middle East
  
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• Work on North East housing estate pressing ahead after blaze tore through historic pub

  06-03-2026 12:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In 2023, national house-builder Lovell Partnerships revealed they had acquired the building and surrounding land
  
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• UK travellers issued 'severe disruption' warning for destination in Europe

  06-03-2026 12:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People are being warned to expect 'potential cancellations at short notice' for flights as well as train journeys over several days next week
  
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• M&S joins Aldi and Lidl with new £13 rule coming into force from April

  06-03-2026 11:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marks and Spencer has announced a 6.4% pay increase for 55,000 UK store colleagues from April
  
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• DWP making major PIP rule change affecting benefit claimants from April 2026

  06-03-2026 11:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you are planning to claim PIP payments from the Government, you may be affected by the upcoming change announced by the DWP
  
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• Ant McPartlin offers rare insight into his marriage as Dec brands him 'icky'

  06-03-2026 11:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ant McPartlin has revealed he and his wife Anne-Marie 'kiss a lot' - but best mate Dec Donnelly told him to 'keep it for the bedroom'
  
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• BBC TV Licence could be scrapped as business leaders brand it 'not fit for purpose'

  06-03-2026 11:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC has called on the Government to support a new, fairer funding model as business leaders criticise the licence fee as archaic
  
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• Every medical condition that exempts you from being called up to the Army

  06-03-2026 11:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ministers have stated the UK must be prepared for 'war in our homeland' with talk of conscription becoming more serious
  
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• Exact date DWP payments will rise in April 2026 for State Pension, PIP and other benefits

  06-03-2026 10:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  State Pension rates will go up by 4.8% while those on working age or disability benefits will see an increase of 3.8%
  
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• North East Premium Bond winners in March 2026 with over £520,000 won in region

  06-03-2026 10:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Are you a winner this month? Time to find out!
  
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• UK drivers warned as petrol and diesel prices could rise 10p this weekend

  06-03-2026 10:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prices have already risen to 133.4p for petrol and 143.2p for diesel at UK forecourts due to the war in the Middle East, with experts warning they could go up by 10p per litre by the weekend
  
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• WW3 survival bag and key items to stock up on as Middle East conflict continues

  06-03-2026 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trump's offensive against Iran has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, potentially affecting UK fuel prices, household goods and everyday essentials
  
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• 'One specific group' targeted in UK conscription but two others could be exempt

  06-03-2026 09:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK has only ever had conscription twice in the past 126 years, but with the Iran war escalating, some experts believe it could be reintroduced - and one group would be targeted
  
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• UK Foreign Office updates travel advice for 8 countries overnight - latest list

  06-03-2026 09:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Middle East crisis has entered its seventh day as the first Government-chartered plane evacuating British nationals from the region touched down in the UK
  
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• 'I hope Ian Huntley survives, I don't want him to die' says family of grooming victim

  06-03-2026 09:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The family of a woman who Ian Huntley targeted say they are praying he pulls through after being attacked in HMP Frankland
  
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• Iran war expected to push UK energy bills by 10% as crucial oil lane threatened

  06-03-2026 09:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The events in the Middle East have wide-reaching effects for the UK household
  
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• Ian Huntley 'declared blind' after prison attack and not expected to pull through

  06-03-2026 08:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The child murderer has been in hospital since he was attacked in HMP Frankland with claims it's a 'matter of time before he dies'
  
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• Common mistake drivers make when indicating right that causes major traffic jam

  06-03-2026 05:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A car insurance company has shared the common mistake motorists make when turning right at junctions, explaining the issue it causes to other drivers on the road
  
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• Empty places in Northumberland schools top 12,000 due to low birth rate

  06-03-2026 01:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One rural partnership has 50% of places unfilled
  
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