County Durham news

• CCTV shows missing three-year-old Noah Woods moments before disappearing

  16-09-2026 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Noah Woods, 3, was last seen at 3pm on Tuesday when he became separated from a relative after visiting the playground in Merriam Close, Brantham, near Manningtree
  
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• Noah Woods father in tribute to 'sweetest and most innocent' boy

  17-09-2026 20:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Noah Woods was found dead in a Suffolk lake after a search involving more than 1,300 members of the public and multiple emergency services. His father has now paid tribute to his 'sweetest and most innocent little boy'
  
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• Whitley Bay primary school once earmarked for closure saved by Academy

  17-09-2026 20:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The school is expected to be transitioned over to the Academy Trust by early next year
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, September 17

  17-09-2026 20:01 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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• Arena security review into mass brawls among crowds at Misfits Boxing event as further arrests made

  17-09-2026 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Videos circulating online show men and women involved in chaotic fighting
  
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• Injured stab victim boarded Metro to get away from Meadow Well attack scene

  17-09-2026 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are hunting blade attacker after broad daylight
  
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• Nine children arrested as Stagecoach buses diverted over safety concerns in one area of Newcastle

  17-09-2026 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stagecoach North East is diverting nine services operating in Blakelaw due to anti-social behaviour and vandalism
  
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• The Millennium Bridge at 25-years-old in pictures from day of celebration

  17-09-2026 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The iconic structure hit the major milestone on Thursday, exactly 25 years to the day since it opened to the public for the first time
  
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• Minister promises action to avoid repeat of 'horrific' nurdle spill after River Tyne disaster

  17-09-2026 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prisons minister Catherine McKinnell joined offenders on a community payback scheme for a nurdle clean-up in Northumberland on Thursday, two months on from the huge spill at the Port of Tyne
  
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• Jobs up for grabs at historic pub with 'best view in Britain'

  17-09-2026 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roles include experienced chefs, housekeepers, bar assistants and front-of-house managers
  
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• Tragedy as body pulled from Brantham pond identified as missing boy Noah Woods

  17-09-2026 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Noah Woods was said to have run off on Tuesday afternoon after visiting a playground
  
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• Millennium Bridge celebrates 25th birthday as iconic landmark hits major milestone

  17-09-2026 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A gathering took place at Baltic Square to honour the structure, which was officially confirmed as the 'world's first tilting bridge'
  
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• Northumberland AI data centres 'limit' warning amid overdevelopment concern

  17-09-2026 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As well as a £10 billion AI data centre site at Cambois, two others are also planned for the south east of Northumberland
  
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• Missing Southampton mum's remains found in London woodland after seven years

  17-09-2026 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The remains of Joanne Sheen, a Southampton mother-of-three who vanished nearly seven years ago, were found in woodland in south-west London following a wildfire, as a murder investigation is underway
  
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• Baby found under floorboards in County Durham was strangled with twine, inquest told

  17-09-2026 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The baby boy was discovered wrapped in 1910 newspaper by a contractor on July 29 2024 in Bishop Auckland
  
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• Search for missing Newcastle man last seen in Scotswood area

  17-09-2026 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aurel was last seen on midday of Monday September 14
  
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• Record journeys through Tyne Tunnels as non-payment levels fall

  17-09-2026 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New accounts show that the company operating the tunnels between North and South Tyneside made revenues of more than £23m
  
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• Newcastle Ladies Day attacker admits killing 'proud grandad' in city centre assault

  17-09-2026 15:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ethan Cockram has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Simon Beston in Newcastle city centre
  
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• One man charged and another arrested two years after Sunderland riots

  17-09-2026 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police say they remain committed to identifying those who committed violent disorder in 2024
  
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• Brit fighting for his life after Lanzarote accident leaves him with half a skull

  17-09-2026 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Grant had his first seizure after being beaten up in Newcastle two months ago and he is now fighting for his life after another seizure and a serious head injury during a family holiday
  
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• British man killed in Spain floods near Barcelona amid Catalonia red warning

  17-09-2026 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A British man is reported to have died after his car was swept away by floodwaters in north-eastern Spain near Barcelona, as torrential rain triggered red weather warnings across Catalonia
  
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• Parts of delayed new hospital will need to be 'stripped out' due to 'defective work'

  17-09-2026 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland Conservatives have called for a public inquiry into the project which has been delayed until 2028
  
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• HMRC rule change 'has unexpected impact on 700,000 workers'

  17-09-2026 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It has led to problems for some, experts say
  
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• North East school holidays and full list of 2026 to 2027 term dates in your area

  17-09-2026 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have rounded up information for Newcastle, Northumberland, County Durham, Gateshead, North Tyneside, Sunderland and South Tyneside school dates
  
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• Fenham shooting investigation update - police latest on arrests

  17-09-2026 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three people were arrested after a car was allegedly shot at on Henshaw Place
  
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• Fenham shooting investigation update as two firearm suspects ruled out of probe by police

  17-09-2026 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three people were arrested after a car was allegedly shot at on Henshaw Place
  
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• 10 benefits and grants millions have no idea they can apply for - full list

  17-09-2026 12:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Personal finance experts say most people assume they won't qualify
  
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• Tyneside families 'flabbergasted' over fresh prospect of primary school closure

  17-09-2026 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Council's political bosses are set to consider a new consultation on closing down a beloved primary school
  
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• HMRC 'last chance' Thursday warning for parents who face losing £1,406 cash boost

  17-09-2026 11:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HMRC has issued an urgent 'last chance' appeal for parents who face losing payments of £117.21 a month
  
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• Man left with broken nose and needing stitches after being 'punched several times' in popular Tynemouth bar

  17-09-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are appeal for public help after a man was allegedly assaulted in Barca in Tynemouth in August
  
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