County Durham news

• Coronavirus peak weeks away but NHS can cope, leading expert predicts

  26-03-2020 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Professor Neil Ferguson told Radio 4's Today programme that the peaks of the outbreak is not far off but he believes the NHS will cope with the intense stress
  
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• Popular bakery in HMP Northumberland expands with new state-of-the-art facilities

  05-09-2026 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Oswin Project received funding to transform a disused prison kitchen, giving more inmates the chance to gain qualifications in food safety and baking techniques
  
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• North East teen's breathlessness and lack of energy turned out to be serious heart condition

  05-09-2026 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Oskar Hama Ameen faces a lengthy wait for surgery in the UK, so his desperate mum is fundraising to take him to Belgium
  
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• Seaham police incident LIVE: Updates as forensics investigating outside popular bar

  05-09-2026 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Several police officers are at the scene in the car park of Filthy's in Seaham with an investigation ongoing
  
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• North East mum speaks out on impact drinking alcohol during pregnancy can have on children

  05-09-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Palma Ryan adopted 'loving and affectionate' Harry when he was two, and he lives with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
  
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• Tyne and Wear Fire Service to hold powerful tribute on 25th anniversary of 9/11

  05-09-2026 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 'Walk 343' event will honour the fallen firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice when responding to the 2001 terrorist attacks in New York
  
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• Full list of 12 behaviours that could be banned in Newcastle under new plans

  05-09-2026 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) are currently under consultation to prohibit anti-social behaviours
  
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• Ru Paul's Drag Race UK star creating dress made of runners bib numbers for Great North Run

  05-09-2026 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sally Trademark, also known as Sally TM, will debut the dress ahead of the 45th run next week
  
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• Major number plate crackdown and £1,000 fine announced by Andy Burnham government

  05-09-2026 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Government-funded 'blitz' will tackle vehicles with cloned, 'ghost' and missing plates
  
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• Full list of North East businesses fined for employing illegal workers

  05-09-2026 14:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eight businesses across the North East have been handed civil penalties after unlawfully employing staff.
  
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• State pensioners with one of 9 common health conditions could receive £114 a week

  05-09-2026 12:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  DWP payment boost available to help eligible pensioners with their daily life
  
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• People claiming Universal Credit could receive £55 boost through little-known scheme

  05-09-2026 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The scheme could boost award entitlements for those on Universal Credit
  
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• The Northumberland firm using robotics and AI to spearhead 'new industrial chapter'

  05-09-2026 11:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Transmission Dynamics, based in Northumberland Business Park, is a leading force in artificial intelligence, inspired by the region's industrial heritage
  
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• The Tyneside shopping destination that has been transformed with influx of new businesses

  05-09-2026 11:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Major changes have been introduced at Newcastle Quays with a focus on attracting more visitors following a takeover three years ago
  
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• Gateshead paedophile secretly used Amazon Firestick to illegally watch Premier League matches

  05-09-2026 11:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Croudass was banned from having an internet-enabled device without telling police after he was convicted of downloading and sharing indecent images of children
  
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• The downfall of cocaine dealer 'Machete' as 'millionaire lifestyle' came crashing down

  05-09-2026 11:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Savage who spent around £20,000 a year on holidays and luxury items while overseeing a drugs line on Teesside has been jailed for 12 years
  
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• HMRC sending letters to one million people telling them to claim £70

  05-09-2026 10:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You will have to provide your bank details to get the money back
  
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• 'I have never experienced pain like it' - Victims speak out after domestic abuser jailed

  05-09-2026 10:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two women have shared heart-breaking statements about the abuse they suffered at the hands of Dominic Phillips
  
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• 'Bullying' North East hospice nurse struck off after leaving colleague in 'floods of tears'

  05-09-2026 09:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Suzanne Tuffnell was employed at Butterwick Hospice Care in Stockton for 11 years in a nursing role
  
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• Sainsbury's recalls snack linked to meningitis with 'do not eat' warning

  05-09-2026 08:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Food Standards Agency has circulated a warning
  
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• Meet the 25 dogs waiting to find loving homes after a stay in North East kennels

  05-09-2026 07:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Meet the adorable dogs looking for their forever home
  
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• 'Genuinely dangerous' warning for students as cash could be taken from accounts

  05-09-2026 07:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People could lose thousands, a new warning said
  
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• Argos Top Toys for Christmas 2026 - full list of 20 including Hot Wheels and LEGO

  05-09-2026 04:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The retailer has announced a list of 20 toys it expects to be among the biggest hits with children this Christmas
  
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• Newcastle United in 1984-85: A return to the top flight with Waddle, Beardsley and Big Jack

  05-09-2026 02:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How the promoted Magpies fared back in League Division One after an absence of six seasons
  
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• Inside a 'fabulous' Darras Hall detached family home for sale at just over £1.1million

  05-09-2026 02:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The property on Darras Road, with six bedrooms and accommodation spread over three floors, is being marketed by Sanderson Young
  
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• North East thugs who attacked their own flesh and blood and made their families' lives hell

  05-09-2026 01:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The nine offenders attacked and threatened members of their family and have been brought to justice as a result
  
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• Recent Gateshead planning applications range from new public garden to Felling pub demolition

  05-09-2026 01:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A breakdown of recent planning applications submitted to Gateshead Council.
  
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• Newcastle war memorial 'lack of respect' concerns over protest, pigeons, and Christmas markets

  05-09-2026 01:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council chiefs were urged to take action this week to preserve and protect the Newcastle city centre war memorial on Old Eldon Square
  
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• Newcastle 'devout' church-goer punched neighbour multiple times in row over 'barking dog'

  05-09-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Leathard grabbed the victim in the street and assaulted him after 'snapping' over his noisy pet
  
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• North East Postcode Lottery results as 8 lucky areas win this week

  05-09-2026 01:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The postcode lottery helped some areas of the North East win big this week
  
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