County Durham news

• De-ice your frozen windscreen in seconds using simple kitchen method

  04-01-2026 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  During icy weather, there's nothing worse than waking up and finding that your car windscreen has frozen over
  
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• UK's cheapest supermarket for January 2026 after record breaking Christmas

  05-01-2026 15:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lidl beats Aldi and Asda with £13.11 basket in latest grocery price study covering six major retailers
  
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• DWP state pensioners issued £150 bonus boost this January

  05-01-2026 14:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  State pensioners are being reminded to contact the DWP if they haven't received a letter about the £150 Warm Home Discount by early January 2026, with the electricity bill discount to be applied by 31 March.
  
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• Keir Starmer issues Donald Trump warning over Greenland amid invasion fears

  05-01-2026 14:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Speaking to reporters this morning, the PM said he stands with the Danish Prime Minister over the future of the territory
  
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• UK drivers issued £267 pay per mile car tax update amid major warning

  05-01-2026 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Transport has issued an update over plans for a new pay-per-mile car tax from the Labour Party government. Electric vehicle drivers could face an extra £267 per year based on current national mileage averages.
  
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• Martin Lewis issues warning to savers amid tax worries on BBC podcast

  05-01-2026 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Money Saving Expert is back with more advice for savers
  
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• Keir Starmer issues 'utter chaos' warning in defiant message to leadership critics

  05-01-2026 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed speculation about his position after a turbulent 2025 marred by U-turns, infighting and lagging poll ratings
  
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• Four-day amber cold health alert issued as UK gripped by freezing weather

  05-01-2026 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Low temperatures can have serious impacts on the health of some people, particularly older people and those with serious health conditions
  
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• Firefighters tackle blaze after emergency services called to former North East pub

  05-01-2026 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Ferryhill just after 4am as flames ripped through Eldon Arms Hotel, Ferryhill Station
  
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• Major changes to free school meal eligibility explained in update - see if you qualify

  05-01-2026 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Announced changes to free school meals eligibility could benefit hundreds of thousands of disadvantaged children
  
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• Doctor shares important warning over feeling tired all the time

  05-01-2026 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A doctor has issued a warning about the potential causes of persistent fatigue, including several underlying health conditions
  
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• Dog owners warned over risk of hypothermia in pets as freezing weather hits UK

  05-01-2026 13:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As well as hypothermia, dogs can suffer from other winter-related illnesses like frozen paws and chemical burns
  
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• Woman blocks her own drive to stop neighbours from parking on it

  05-01-2026 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  She has space for three or four cars on her drive while the neighbours have nowhere nearby to park
  
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• 19 snow pictures as North East wakes up to freezing temperatures and heavy snowstorm

  05-01-2026 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many people were heading back to work on Monday morning following a Christmas break
  
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• Family's heartbreak as 'bright, cheeky' 11-year-old boy suddenly dies on New Year's Day

  05-01-2026 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'I want you back', his heartbroken mother said as she paid tribute to her boy
  
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• Tynemouth brothers build igloo which they hope will inspire others as fresh snow falls

  05-01-2026 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jakob, Isaac and Ely Adams built an igloo on the field by Percy Park Road in Tynemouth, which has attracted lots of attention this chilly Monday morning
  
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• Fines for motoring offence 'to double to £600 in 2026'

  05-01-2026 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ministers plan to double fixed penalty notices as part of new road safety strategy which could also see mandatory eye tests introduced
  
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• Important changes to Premium Bonds that impact two key areas for UK savers

  05-01-2026 12:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Premium Bonds are a popular saving method where savers get entered into a prize draw
  
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• Further man charged with murder after North East New Year's Eve incident

  05-01-2026 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A third person has been charged with murder following the death of Aiden Matthews, 31, after a New Year's Eve incident
  
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• Newcastle national writing centre set for funding injection to buy listed city centre building

  05-01-2026 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council is set to award a £1 million grant to help fund the purchase of the Old Post Office building for use as a proposed national centre for writing
  
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• Four freebies and discounts DWP Universal Credit claimants can get in January 2026

  05-01-2026 12:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A range of support schemes are in place for people on low income but you must meet the criteria to take advantage of them
  
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• UK households urged to do five things to stop ice and frost delays

  05-01-2026 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are 5 tips, from using cat litter to socks, as ice and snow warnings hit
  
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• HMRC 'demand letter' sent to savers with as little as £3,500 in their account

  05-01-2026 11:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those with £3,500 or more in a savings account could be landed with a tax bill
  
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• People on 24 benefits including PIP urged to contact DWP for bonus payment

  05-01-2026 11:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Among the people eligible for the Christmas Bonus are those who claim benefits such as Personal Independence Payment, State Pension, Attendance Allowance and Carer’s Allowance
  
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• NHS two-week warning for anyone taking omeprazole

  05-01-2026 11:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anyone who has been prescribed omeprazole needs to be aware of the NHS guidance around the heartburn drug
  
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• NHS Methotrexate warning signs that mean you should call 111 straight away

  05-01-2026 10:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Methotrexate is often the first medication prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, but the NHS warns of serious side effects requiring urgent medical attention
  
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• Auschwitz survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank, Eva Schloss, dies aged 96

  05-01-2026 10:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eva Schloss, the honorary president of the Anne Frank Trust UK, was an Auschwitz survivor who devoted her life to Holocaust education
  
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• Nationwide says common TV mistake costing UK households £1,200

  05-01-2026 10:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New research by Nationwide has found that people spend as much as £1,200 a year on subscriptions, with millions paying for duplicate or unused services like Netflix, Now TV and Disney+
  
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• UK drivers face 'double fines' for breaking driving law in major crackdown

  05-01-2026 10:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Uninsured drivers are set to face £600 fines – double the current penalty – under new Labour government plans to improve road safety and reduce insurance costs. Here's everything you need to know about the proposed changes
  
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• County Durham fire LIVE: Updates as firefighters tackle blaze at former pub

  05-01-2026 10:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Eldon Arms Hotel, Ferryhill Station, just after 4am. Follow for updates
  
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