County Durham news

• Chris Whitty warns infections in elderly increase stroke and heart attack risk

  04-12-2025 22:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  England's Chief Medical Officer has released a landmark report warning that infections in older adults significantly increase the risk of stroke, heart attack and possibly dementia
  
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• Martin Lewis says HMRC rule means 'many people' are paying too much tax

  07-12-2025 11:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Finanical expert discusses interest earnings and tax
  
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• New family lounge opens at East Coast Main Line train station to keep kids entertained

  07-12-2025 11:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new space at the train station on the East Coast Main Line aims to make travelling by train with children more attractive and inclusive
  
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• Man 'involved in drugs operation' had £3k cocaine hidden in kitchen roll at North East home

  07-12-2025 11:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police raided Abdul-Qader Hamadamen's home and discovered cocaine with an estimated street value of £3,000
  
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• Police issue vital advice after 'pocket dial' uncovers domestic attack

  07-12-2025 11:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police officers have shared crucial information on how to get help during a 999 call when you cannot speak
  
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• DWP Universal Credit £6,000 rule that could reduce your benefit payments

  07-12-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The amount of money, savings and investments a person has will have an impact on how much Universal Credit is given to a claimant
  
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• Couple transforming seven-storey Tynemouth Watchtower into a dream family home

  07-12-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roly Glancy and wife Jaemi are planning for the Grade-II listed building to be their family home for at least the next two decades
  
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• Heathrow airport terminal chaos after 'pepper spray' assault on several people

  07-12-2025 10:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police, firearms officers, paramedics and fire crews were all understood to be in attendance.
  
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• Armed cops seen at Heathrow Airport as terminal locked down

  07-12-2025 10:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police, firearms officers, paramedics and fire crews are all understood to be in attendance.
  
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• Armed police destroy Alsatian after man mauled and delivery driver chased

  07-12-2025 10:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firearms officers were called after an Alsatian bit a man causing deep lacerations and chased a delivery driver
  
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• Meghan Markle's dad Thomas says 'I don't want to die estranged from my daughter'

  07-12-2025 10:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Markle has said he does not want to die estranged from his daughter, the Duchess of Sussex
  
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• All you need to know about Blue Badges from applying to rules and free parking

  07-12-2025 10:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A guide to who can qualify for a blue badge, when it can be used and when you can park for free
  
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• 5pm windows and doors rule could lower your energy bills

  07-12-2025 10:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You may also want to think about how your home is arranged
  
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• Angela Rayner to return to Cabinet as Sir Keir Starmer says he 'missed' her

  07-12-2025 10:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former deputy prime minister resigned in September after an ethics probe
  
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• England World Cup match times to boost UK pub industry, says expert

  07-12-2025 09:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  England's World Cup group stage matches in the US, Canada and Mexico will kick off before midnight UK time, which is a "welcome boost" for pubs and bars, the boss of an industry body has said
  
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• Newcastle care home told to improve after resident suffers serious injury in incident

  07-12-2025 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Balmoral Court in Byker is rated as 'requires improvement' with concerns regarding the management of the risk of falls from height
  
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• Campaigners say National Glass Centre demolition is 'cultural vandalism' as closure date announced

  07-12-2025 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The University of Sunderland has said the National Glass Centre building will close to the public on July 31, 2026
  
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• Northumbria Police officer falsified evidence and lied after failing to report for duty

  07-12-2025 04:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Jamie Peacock tried to get time off work he was no entitled to, failed to inform his supervisor of his absence and then tried to cover his tracks
  
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• Drivers urged not to park in two spots or your car could be 'damaged'

  07-12-2025 04:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An insurance expert recommended doing several checks around your home
  
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• Woman accused of defrauding £29,000 from mother-in-law with dementia

  07-12-2025 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sharon Brunton, 61, is alleged to have taken the cash from the elderly woman by using her bank card
  
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• How David Bowie was the first act to appear when Newcastle Arena opened 30 years ago

  07-12-2025 01:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The rock icon played on December 7, 1995 to a surprisingly mixed audience and press reaction
  
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• Northumberland train station on the East Coast Mainline that gets only 16 passengers a week

  07-12-2025 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Acklington railway station recorded 856 entries and exits between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025, according to figures from the Office of Rail and Road
  
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• Inside a converted £1.1m Northumberland school house in idyllic spot with jetty and fishing

  07-12-2025 01:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Old School House is on the market for £1,100,000
  
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• North East town awarded £19.5m Pride in Place funding for community regeneration projects

  06-12-2025 23:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darlington has secured £19.5 million from the government's Pride in Place programme
  
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• North East council leaders accused of pre-election breach over new funding for town

  06-12-2025 23:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Conservative councillors make 'obvious timing' claim over £20m scheme
  
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• New Domino's Pizza planned for North East town as application lodged

  06-12-2025 23:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans have been submitted for a Domino's Pizza hot food takeaway
  
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• Newcastle fans celebrate Magpies' 2-1 win against Burnley at St. James' Park

  06-12-2025 22:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take a look at our Newcastle fans gallery from today's game
  
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• North East school approved for more than 700 solar panels after council backs plan

  06-12-2025 22:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Tyneside Council's planning department approved an application
  
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• 24 photos at the Ouseburn Christmas Market as rain fails to dampen festive spirit

  06-12-2025 21:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Ouseburn Christmas Market, located Northern Print, will continue on Sunday between 10am and 3.30pm
  
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• "She was a 19-year-old girl who made a mistake" - Heartbroken Holly Hagan says sister died 48 hours after taking drug at nightclub event

  06-12-2025 21:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan has spoken out about the death of her sister Darci Rose Gibson
  
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