County Durham news

• Coronavirus means Lake District SHUTS for the 'first time ever'

  27-03-2020 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police took action after walkers flocked to the beauty spot despite Covid-19 concerns
  
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• Joe McElderry joins call to strengthen County Durham's creative industry

  14-07-2026 22:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The South Shields singer joined Into The Light in pushing for more cultural growth in Durham
  
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• Almost £700,000 worth of roof works for Low Fell primary school agreed by council bosses

  14-07-2026 22:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council chiefs have signed off a near £700,000 contract to repair a Low Fell school's roof.
  
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• Andy Burnham says 'serious review' of MP safety needed amid Ann Widdecombe murder investigation

  14-07-2026 22:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incoming Prime Minister has said that 'politics has darkened' in the last decade, speaking in the wake of last week's tragedy
  
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• More than £8,000 raised for family of hero North East Dad who died rescuing children

  14-07-2026 22:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One of two men who died in the incident, named online as Wayne Taylor, went into the water at Seaton Carew in Hartlepool on Sunday
  
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• Newcastle Airport recruits first female firefighters as emergency team expands

  14-07-2026 21:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new additions come at a pivotal time for the airport, with bosses saying it is set for its 'busiest summer on record'
  
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• Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball numbers for Tuesday's £32m jackpot

  14-07-2026 21:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All of the important details about the EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, July 14

  14-07-2026 21:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• Moment innocent man John Henry Sayers is shot by Northumbria Police officers with tasers

  14-07-2026 20:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Footage played during his trial showed police tasering John Henry Sayers as he ran back towards his home in Byker
  
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• North East singer 'hit with her own guitar' and left bleeding after England World Cup win

  14-07-2026 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Elaine Rennie has reported being attacked with her own guitar after busking following England's World Cup win in Sunderland this weekend.
  
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• Inside crack team of detectives taking on Tyneside criminals causing misery

  14-07-2026 19:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police has set up a High Impact Team to crackdown on crime sprees
  
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• Tyneside mechanic who tried to blame garage customer for horror e-bike smash jailed

  14-07-2026 19:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  George Charlton, of Hebburn, left an e-bike rider badly injured by jumping a queue of traffic waiting at a red light and going onto the wrong side of the road in Gateshead
  
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• Northumberland musician living in Argentina predicts England joy in World Cup clash against 'adopted nation'

  14-07-2026 19:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cam Francis grew up near Alnwick but has lived in the Argentinian city of Córdoba since 2022; and says he could never support any team other than England despite his love for his adopted nation
  
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• Northumberland butchers launch 'Maradona's Hand of Pork Burger' ahead of England v Argentina clash

  14-07-2026 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Turnbull's Northumbrian Food Hall has also launched a World Cup Legends Range collection of burgers and sausages celebrating iconic footballers with an NUFC spin
  
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• England WAG Megan Pickford's life with Jordan from school sweethearts to net worth

  14-07-2026 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Megan Pickford, wife of England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, has been a familiar face in the stands throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and is likely to cheering on the Three Lions as they prepare for tonight's (Wednesday July 15) semi-final against Argentina
  
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• Tackling the Newcastle TikTok car thieves who steal luxury motors for 'fun'

  14-07-2026 18:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Detectives from Northumbria Police's High Impact Team have been targeting a new type of criminal
  
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• Council hopes to avoid Newcastle cemeteries upset caused by overturned graves

  14-07-2026 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council was previously accused of “crass and insensitive” behaviour when it laid down hundreds of memorials, and is now set to mount a fresh round of safety checks at cemeteries
  
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• Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as police give murder investigation update

  14-07-2026 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Counter-terrorism police have shared the latest information, after the 78-year-old former MP was found dead last Thursday
  
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• Review finds £104m error in North East bus reform plans – but mayor's vision still deemed affordable

  14-07-2026 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Auditors found that multi-million pound staffing bills were not properly factored in to an assessment of a North East bus franchising model, but they have been described as only a fraction of the costs
  
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• Tragic North East sea deaths hero said 'I'll be back in a bit' before jumping in to save children

  14-07-2026 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Pascoe, 62, from Peterlee, did not hesitate when he saw children in difficulty at Seaton Carew beach, handing his phone to his wife before jumping into the water to help
  
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• Missing Houghton-le-Spring woman last seen in early hours of the morning

  14-07-2026 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officers are working to locate 46-year-old Angela, who has been missing for over 10 hours
  
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• Missing Houghton-le-Spring woman last seen in early hours found safe and well

  14-07-2026 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officers were previously looking for the woman, who was missing for most of Tuesday
  
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• 'No place' for racist graffiti daubed on Northumberland play park

  14-07-2026 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hexham Town Council says that it will remove the graffiti immediately, and it will be reported to the police as a hate crime
  
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• Petition to save High Borrans hits milestone as public outcry continues

  14-07-2026 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Public pressure calling on the council to reverse its decision to close High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre continues to mount.
  
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• North East pub goers issued scam warning ahead of World Cup clash

  14-07-2026 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The semi-final is expected to draw large crowds in North East pubs
  
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• UK's scorching summer matches 1976 for days above 30°C as North East misses out

  14-07-2026 16:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While the North East has seen the best part of the heatwaves, the region is missing out on the one currently sweeping down south
  
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• 'Frightening' North East wildfire drama as 'flames spread so quickly' to size of 14 football pitches

  14-07-2026 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fire service received 64 emergency calls on Saturday as smoke could be seen for miles
  
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• New glamping 'hideway' pods added at popular North East holiday park

  14-07-2026 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Verdant Parks has ploughed £2m into upgrades at two of its sites
  
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• New glamping 'hideaway' pods added at popular North East holiday park

  14-07-2026 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Verdant Parks has ploughed £2m into upgrades at two of its sites
  
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• Family-run Northumberland firm expands with jobs created

  14-07-2026 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  QCD Precision says further roles are likely as it builds up capacity to tackle larger projects
  
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