County Durham news

• Decision made on plans for new flats at empty Seaham store

  30-04-2020 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The plans would have had a “significant adverse impact upon the Heritage Coast”
  
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• Woman's Great North Run challenge despite genetic illness that could have killed her as a baby

  28-07-2026 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Frances Smailes is to run this year's Great North Run
  
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• DVLA issues £1,000 fine advice to drivers with anxiety

  28-07-2026 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You may need to tell the DVLA - here's what you need to know
  
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• France and Spain latest UK Foreign Office travel advice as wildfires rage on

  28-07-2026 12:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's a round-up of what the Foreign Office is currently saying regarding the wildfires and what travellers should do if they are in the areas affected
  
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• Man arrested at airport after over 50kg of cannabis found in suitcases by UK Border Force

  28-07-2026 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man was arrested at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, where another 20kg of drugs were seized
  
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• UK families will get £250 a year for 10 years in 'compensation'

  28-07-2026 11:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government plans to offer 'compensation' to certain households
  
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• Top Gear star Richard Hammond caught speeding in Porsche and Bentley just weeks apart

  28-07-2026 11:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The TV presenter was caught on camera speeding in a Porsche, and then a Bentley
  
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• HMRC warning over ‘stormy seas’ for taxpayers

  28-07-2026 09:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The taxman has urged people to get on top of their finances
  
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• Race to fight devastating French wildfires near Bordeaux as 41c heatwave approaches

  28-07-2026 09:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over 260,000 people have already evacuated their homes, as the fire moves towards the city
  
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• Race to fight devastating French wildfires near Bordeaux as 41c heatwave approaches

  28-07-2026 09:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over 260,000 people have already evacuated their homes, as the fire moves towards the city
  
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• Funeral director gave families strangers' ashes 'with smile on his face'

  28-07-2026 09:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A court heard that Robert Bush breached the trust placed in him by grieving families 'on an almost industrial scale'
  
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• Funeral director gave families strangers' ashes 'with smile on his face'

  28-07-2026 09:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A court heard that Robert Bush breached the trust placed in him by grieving families 'on an almost industrial scale'
  
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• Port of Tyne update as two containers split in collision cleansed of 'nurdles'

  28-07-2026 08:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Damage to the containers saw plastic pellets leak into the River Tyne after the incident on July 19 in South Shields
  
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• Port of Tyne update as two containers split in collision cleansed of 'nurdles'

  28-07-2026 08:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Damage to the containers saw plastic pellets leak into the River Tyne after the incident on July 19 in South Shields
  
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• Battle to save abused horse Whispa as heartbroken Tyneside teen 'wants to fight for her'

  28-07-2026 08:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Whispa has developed an infection in her leg after being kicked by another horse in the field
  
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• Battle to save abused horse Whispa as heartbroken Tyneside teen 'wants to fight for her'

  28-07-2026 08:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Whispa has developed an infection in her leg after being kicked by another horse in the field
  
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• 'Brilliant' BBC crime drama filmed in Newcastle 'blows away' Netflix fans

  28-07-2026 08:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This "masterpiece" detective drama is Netflix fans next must-watch.
  
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• 'Brilliant' BBC crime drama filmed in Newcastle 'blows away' Netflix fans

  28-07-2026 08:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This "masterpiece" detective drama is Netflix fans next must-watch.
  
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• 31 firms set up in Newcastle and Gateshead generating 1,600 jobs and safeguarding 600

  28-07-2026 08:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Despite a challenging economic backdrop, Invest Newcastle has seen 31 firms choose to set up in Newcastle and Gateshead
  
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• 31 firms set up in Newcastle and Gateshead generating 1,600 jobs and safeguarding 600

  28-07-2026 08:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Despite a challenging economic backdrop, Invest Newcastle has seen 31 firms choose to set up in Newcastle and Gateshead
  
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• Byker Grove legend's tragic death at just 48 with Ant and Dec 'heartbroken'

  28-07-2026 08:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The South Shields-born actor, best known for his roles in Emmerdale and Byker Grove, died aged 48 from heart failure
  
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• Byker Grove legend's tragic death at just 48 after powerful last role set in North East

  28-07-2026 08:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The South Shields-born actor, best known for his roles in Emmerdale and Byker Grove, died aged 48 from heart failure in 2023
  
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• Byker Grove legend's tragic death at just 48 after powerful last role set in North East

  28-07-2026 08:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The South Shields-born actor, best known for his roles in Emmerdale and Byker Grove, died aged 48 from heart failure in 2023
  
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• Two teens arrested after man in his 60s found with head injuries on Tyneside street

  28-07-2026 07:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 60s was found with head injuries on Front Street, in Benton, and taken to hospital after a reported attack
  
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• Two teens arrested after man in his 60s found with head injuries on Tyneside street

  28-07-2026 07:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 60s was found with head injuries on Front Street, in Benton, and taken to hospital after a reported attack
  
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• DVLA advice to anyone in UK with ADHD as some could risk £1k fine

  28-07-2026 07:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency have issued advice to people who have ADHD
  
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• DVLA advice to anyone in UK with ADHD as some could risk £1k fine

  28-07-2026 07:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency have issued advice to people who have ADHD
  
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• Charming city less than 2 hours from Newcastle 'rivals Italy's Lake Como' this summer

  28-07-2026 04:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A ranking of the top trending destinations for summer 2026 has shown some surprising results, with a north west city coming top of the domestic destinations list, putting it alongside Como in Italy
  
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• Charming city less than 2 hours from Newcastle 'rivals Italy's Lake Como' this summer

  28-07-2026 04:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A ranking of the top trending destinations for summer 2026 has shown some surprising results, with a north west city coming top of the domestic destinations list, putting it alongside Como in Italy
  
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• The 'devastating effect' Gateshead flyover demolition works is having on businesses

  28-07-2026 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The flyover demolition, entering its 'most complex stage', is marked by the temporary closure of Park Lane roundabout
  
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