County Durham news

• Drivers issued fresh advice if 'pothole damages your vehicle'

  17-08-2026 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Claims for pothole damage to cars have surged in recent months, according to one insurer
  
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• Warning to public after monkey escapes from Scottish wildlife park

  17-08-2026 17:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People are urged not to approach Luka, who has escaped from his enclosure and is now roaming free
  
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• Meet the 45-year-old high jumper and mother-of-six who will be competing in South Korea this month

  17-08-2026 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emily MacDonald will take part in the World Masters Athletics Championships
  
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• Donald Trump threatens to 'bomb the s***' out of Oman if it 'gets in our way' of Iran deal

  17-08-2026 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump said he would turn to attack Oman if it poses any difficulty in the US reaching a deal with Iran
  
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• A1 Northumberland crash LIVE updates on major delays with road closed in both directions

  17-08-2026 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on the A1 in Northumberland between Felton and Swarland
  
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• Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere cause of death update as 911 call confirmed

  17-08-2026 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hayden Panettiere, the actress known for Heroes and Scream, was pronounced dead at the scene after a 911 call reported she was in cardiac arrest at her home in South Carolina on Sunday, August 16
  
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• Police issue update as man dies after 'being bitten by dog' in Yorkshire and arrest made

  17-08-2026 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 55-year-old man remains in custody after another man, also aged 55, died after being bitten by a dog in Wakefield, Yorkshire
  
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• Centre for Life offers discounted entry to Universal Credit claimants this month

  17-08-2026 14:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The science centre is offering discounted tickets to help ease the cost of living for struggling families
  
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• Northumbria Maritime Volunteer Service joins nurdle clean-up operation in River Tyne

  17-08-2026 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A multi-agency operation worked together on the River Tyne to locate and recover the small plastic pellets
  
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• North East coastguards among 580 backing chief executive no confidence vote

  17-08-2026 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An expression of no confidence and independent review into leadership culture has been called
  
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• Heartbroken Brendan O'Carroll cancels Mrs Brown's Boys specials after 'medical issue'

  17-08-2026 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mrs Brown's Boys creator and star Brendan O'Carroll has announced that the BBC comedy's Christmas and New Year's specials have been cancelled due to an "unexpected medical issue" requiring immediate surgery
  
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• Officers told 'not to pursue' wrong-way driver before crash killed five teens

  17-08-2026 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five teenagers died when a suspected stolen BMW collided head-on with the car of a family on their way to the airport
  
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• Car driven into Sunderland hair salon before offenders flee in another vehicle

  17-08-2026 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The collision caused 'significant damage' at Queen B Hair and Beauty Clinic on Hylton Road in Sunderland
  
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• CCTV plea as River Tyne search for missing man leaves Northumberland community 'shocked'

  17-08-2026 13:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both Northumbria Police and the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team remain on the scene of the incident on Monday
  
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• CCTV images released after two women punched at Newcastle city centre nightclub

  17-08-2026 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Detectives from the British Transport Police are investigating the incident at Jalou Nightclub on Neville Street
  
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• Asda recalls children's toy due to risk of choking as warning issued to shoppers

  17-08-2026 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are all the details of the product that has been recalled by Asda and what families need to look out for
  
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• TV star George Clarke starts Sunderland restoration project for his new home & bookshop

  17-08-2026 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The architect and TV personality was elated to start the work on the project in his home city
  
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• 1million told not to ignore HMRC letter this month as you may be owed money

  17-08-2026 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HMRC says it will identify eligible individuals using information it already holds and contact them either by post or through their Personal Tax Account
  
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• Northumberland River Tyne search continues for man last seen near Wylam bridge - live updates

  17-08-2026 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam was last seen heading towards Wylam from Wylam Bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning
  
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• Jason Arday donations rise above £147,000 as family issue 'heartfelt thanks' message

  17-08-2026 12:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Professor Arday's family say they have been 'touched by the messages of love, condolences and acts of kindness during what is a deeply painful time'
  
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• Five North East sites identified in report as being suitable new defence enterprise zones

  17-08-2026 12:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Enterprise Zones are designated areas aimed at stimulating economic growth
  
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• PM duped by person impersonating Trump chief of staff in message exchange

  17-08-2026 11:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Donald Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles, it has emerged
  
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• HMRC issues new plea to 'tell us if you see something not right'

  17-08-2026 11:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HM Revenue & Customs has issued a plea to the public
  
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• Marks and Spencer issues 'stop using' warning as glass item could cause injury

  17-08-2026 11:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Office for Product Safety and Standards says the item presents a risk of injuries as the glass may break
  
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• Hayden Panettiere remembered as 'amazing talent' as Hollywood stars pay tribute

  17-08-2026 10:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Viola Davis, Bethany Joy Lenz and David Arquette are among the stars who have paid tribute to the Heroes and Nashville actress
  
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• Waste expert says common leftover is 'last thing' you should throw in bin

  17-08-2026 10:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He said it should never go in the waste bin
  
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• Newcastle drug dealer with £127,000 of 'unexplained' bank deposits twice caught red-handed

  17-08-2026 09:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Raza Hussain continued dealing after being arrested
  
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• Crackdown on e-bikes sees Northumbria Police seizures soar amid calls for ban

  17-08-2026 09:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  E-bikes have been behind a string of serious incidents including pedestrian Gloria Stephenson being knocked down and killed in Sunderland last year
  
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• Geordie Shore star's dad 'sent home with laxatives for constipation' had terminal bowel cancer

  17-08-2026 09:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Zahida Allen, who starred on Geordie Shore, has spoken out about the importance of knowing the signs of bowel cancer misdiagnosis symptoms after her father was repeatedly sent home with laxatives before receiving a terminal stage four diagnosis
  
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• North East solar farm plans submitted to power up to 16,400 homes

  17-08-2026 09:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Elgin Energy has submitted plans for a 38-megawatt solar farm east of Low Maidendale Farm in Hurworth Moor, which could generate enough renewable electricity to power up to 16,400 Darlington homes
  
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