County Durham news

• DWP issues major update on PIP mobility changes as warning issued

  09-01-2026 10:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has confirmed that any changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will not be applied until after a comprehensive review of the disability benefit is completed by Autumn 2026
  
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• Mum 'eternally grateful' to primary school set for closure for supporting her son

  16-01-2026 02:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sarah Stokoe hopes Hazlewood Community Primary could still be saved by becoming an academy before it is shut down
  
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• Judgement expected in nurses’ transgender changing room row case

  16-01-2026 02:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The nurses claim that a transgender colleague stared at them, asked one member of staff why they weren't getting changed and walked around in boxer shorts
  
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• 'Sickening' North East pair stabbed and indecently assaulted man before pouring boiling water on him

  16-01-2026 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paris Griffiths and Alexander Reeves have been jailed after leaving the victim in intensive care following a shocking attack
  
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• 'I'm terrified of water' - Heartbroken mum haunted by losing precious girl in Cullercoats sea tragedy

  16-01-2026 01:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Caitlin Ruddy, 15, tragically died after being swept out to sea in 2016
  
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• See the plans for Newcastle city centre 21-storey student housing tower block

  16-01-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Developers want to knock down Hadrian House and replace it with a new student accommodation block that would be among the tallest buildings in Newcastle
  
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• Northumberland County Council leader blames looming cuts on Government settlement

  16-01-2026 01:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has said the council will receive an additional £102 million between 2024 and 2029, but much of this comes from council tax rises
  
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• Newcastle man who previously bit his dog back in court for headbutting brother

  16-01-2026 01:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyler Laverick was given a suspended sentence in 2018 for leaving his dog Diesel with facial injuries after biting him
  
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• Investigation launched into how HMOs are impacting North Tyneside communities

  15-01-2026 21:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The outcome of the investigation could result in the local authority exercising powers to limit future HMOs
  
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• Proposals to transform Wallsend house into children's home sparks public outcry

  15-01-2026 21:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An MP has written to North Tyneside Council to oppose a planning application for a new Wallsend children's home.
  
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• Plans to convert listed former North Shields college building into dozens of new flats

  15-01-2026 21:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Queen Alexandra College is now disused and could be transformed into 34 new apartments
  
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• Drivers applied for more than £10 million in pothole compensation damage in 2025

  15-01-2026 21:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Despite the large numbers, just 10% of the £10 million was paid out to claimants
  
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• Klarna issues major payment update for customers with attempt to rival UK banks

  15-01-2026 21:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 'buy-now-pay-later' firm offers an alternative to conventional credit cards
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, January 15

  15-01-2026 20:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
  
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• Grieving son left in intensive care after being attacked by thug at Northumberland pub day after his dad died

  15-01-2026 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Colin Gibson was attacked the day after his dad died and suffered brutal injuries
  
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• Drug driver admits causing deaths of his brother and nephew by dangerous driving in South Shields

  15-01-2026 19:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Webb, of South Shields, caused the deaths of father and son, Peter and Ben Webb, in the crash John Reid Road
  
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• Mayor pledges North East will 'never turn our back' on North Sea wind farm jobs push

  15-01-2026 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East hopes to take advantage of major new wind farm contracts announced this week, with industry leaders told on Thursday that the region will not be 'on the wrong side of history'
  
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• Gateshead 'Festival of Compassion' to take place to support grieving residents

  15-01-2026 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The first festival of its kind in Gateshead aims to help people becoming more comfortable discussing death and grief
  
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• Keir Starmer slams 'appalling' situation at Wallsend college due to concrete issues

  15-01-2026 18:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A local MP has asked Sir Keir Starmer if he can speed up funds to help repair Churchill Community College
  
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• Seaham petrol station incident: Updates as forensics investigate behind huge police cordon

  15-01-2026 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and paramedics have been called to the Asda Express garage on Stockton Road in Seaham
  
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• Seaham petrol station incident: Updates as emergency services called to Asda Express garage

  15-01-2026 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and paramedics have been called to the Asda Express garage on Stockton Road in Seaham
  
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• Tory leadership accused of acting ‘despicably’ over Antony Gormley's Hexham fire station bid

  15-01-2026 18:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sir Antony has dropped a proposal that would have seen the building converted into a storage facility with a gallery space
  
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• Three Northumberland county councillors still yet to undergo DBS checks

  15-01-2026 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some councillors are pushing for those who haven't undergone the checks to be identified
  
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• Manhunt launched for North Tyneside man wanted in connection with an assault

  15-01-2026 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Ferguson, 41, is understood to be actively evading arrest following a report of assault in the Wallsend area
  
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• North East driver let vulnerable addict take speeding ticket blame - but he was in jail at the time

  15-01-2026 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Ferry, of Sunderland, has narrowly avoided going straight to prison for attempting to pervert the course of justice
  
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• Full list of Council Tax discounts available to North East residents with some bills reduced to £0

  15-01-2026 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council Tax is a bill that can be cut more times than not
  
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• Newcastle loses title of 'most popular stag-do destination' to Spanish rival

  15-01-2026 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to a Gateshead firm's booking data, Newcastle has lost its title as the 'world’s favourite stag-do destination'
  
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• Huge 21-storey tower planned in £60m Newcastle city centre student flats vision

  15-01-2026 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Developers want to demolish Hadrian House and its "dilapidated" network of high-level walkways to make way for a major student accommodation block in the heart of Newcastle
  
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• Emergency services flood Newcastle city centre street with person taken to hospital

  15-01-2026 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East Ambulance Service was called to the incident on John Dobson Street just before 10.30am this morning
  
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• Six-vehicle crash involving police car closes Newcastle road with huge 999 response

  15-01-2026 16:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services responded to the multi-vehicle collision involving a police car which saw Shields Road blocked off
  
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