County Durham news

• Exactly when snow will hit the North East again as cold warning extended

  05-01-2026 18:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cold and snow warnings have been in place in the North East since January 2nd
  
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• Gateshead rapist jailed for 10 years after court given 'chilling' details of impact on victim

  09-01-2026 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Wilson, of Winlaton, has been jailed after he was found guilty of raping the terrified woman
  
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• Northumberland B&B which made TV appearance up for sale with six-figure price tag

  09-01-2026 20:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Estate agents for the traditional village pub expect to see strong interest from the hospitality sector
  
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• EuroMillions winning numbers LIVE: Lottery results for Friday, January 9

  09-01-2026 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• Northumberland council officials confirm closure of school is temporary amid safety fears

  09-01-2026 20:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Intrusive' investigations are set to be carried out on Mowbray Primary School after it was closed due to cracks in the building
  
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• Travel insurance 'mistake' Martin Lewis warns to avoid when booking your holiday

  09-01-2026 19:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Money Saving Expert's tips are evergreen for saving your pennies, and keeping peace of mind
  
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• Stop overspending on your heating with this one simple trick from Octopus

  09-01-2026 19:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The energy company frequently offers advice to keep their customer's bills down
  
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• Screams and shouts from secluded North East woodland led to hero saving woman from attack

  09-01-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andreas Michael, of Gateshead, subjected his partner to a vicious attack while they were "wild camping" in Gateshead
  
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• Gateshead Council issues flyover and Computer House demolition updates

  09-01-2026 18:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Demolition of the Gateshead Flyover will not start until March at the earliest, once the neighbouring Computer House building has also been torn down
  
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• Prolific Gateshead burglar every home and business owner needs to know about

  09-01-2026 18:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A burglar admitted nine charges related to a 'spree' of crimes which saw him steal an iPad, cash, a charity collection tin and phones
  
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• BBC expert says England's new 4-bin recycling rules from March 2026 could mean £400 fines

  09-01-2026 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New waste separation rules requiring four bins come into force across England from March 31 - full details
  
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• Life-saving Great North Air Ambulance Service responded to more than 1,900 incidents last year

  09-01-2026 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The charity is now trying to raise £2.5 million to fund a new fleet of helicopters for the future of emergency care
  
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• NHS bosses outline recruitment challenges for dentists in rural Northumberland

  09-01-2026 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has committed to reforming the sector
  
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• Police policy not to attend mental health calls to be assessed by North East researchers

  09-01-2026 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyneside-based experts are to consider how changes to the way the emergency services handle mental health calls have improved care.
  
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• Parents hit by almost £100,000 in fines for taking kids out of school in North Tyneside

  09-01-2026 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 1,283 fines have been issued to parents or guardians for unauthorised school absences, generating over £98,000
  
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• Full details of all Met Office snow warnings for the North East this weekend

  09-01-2026 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forecasters have warned of further disruption with weather maps showing more widespread snow hitting the region and warnings in place for a total of 28 hours
  
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• Robber lunged at North East shopkeeper with knife to stop him getting back stolen goods

  09-01-2026 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dalton James Angus, 23, of Ferryhill, has now been jailed
  
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• North East 'hit and run' victim stable as two questioned on suspicion of attempted murder

  09-01-2026 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary has confirmed the investigation is continuing into the incident, which took place in Spennymoor
  
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• North East deviant recorded sex attacks on sleeping girlfriend and uploaded footage online

  09-01-2026 16:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman was left shocked and devastated after finding out what her ex partner, from Sunderland, had done to her
  
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• Police seize £15,000 from car and find cannabis farm with 80 plants in North East house

  09-01-2026 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police neighbourhood patrol offices spotted a suspicious vehicle in Sunderland city centre, and this led to the discovery of a cannabis farm.
  
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• Tributes to 'true gentleman' North East legal expert and community champion Neil Warwick

  09-01-2026 15:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mr Warwick, who helped lead a number of charities in Newcastle and the North East, has died at the age of 57
  
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• Nine-year-old girl 'full of light' died of single stab wound at her home

  09-01-2026 15:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nine-year-old Aria Thorpe was pronounced dead at her home less than two weeks before Christmas
  
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• North East residents in 74 postcodes eligible to get new cold weather payment

  09-01-2026 14:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cold snap has triggered additional help from the government
  
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• Man appears at court in connection with alleged Byker attack that left man with head injuries

  09-01-2026 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Green, of Gillies Street, Byker, appeared at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on Thursday
  
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• Lidl evacuated after car crashes into North East store sparking huge emergency response

  09-01-2026 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Lidl store has been closed after a car ploughed into the supermarket while shoppers were inside buying their groceries
  
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• Tyne Tunnel toll 2026 increase looms with mayor expected to sign off charge hike next month

  09-01-2026 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East mayor Kim McGuinness and local council leaders will be asked to agree an increase in the Tyne Tunnel toll at a meeting in February
  
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• North East power cuts warning as Met Office names 73 UK areas in Storm Goretti alert

  09-01-2026 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The storm has had a devastating impact on the South West coast, but that doesn't mean the North East won't feel a sting too
  
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• 'Super flu' update as health bosses warn flu season end could be 'months away'

  09-01-2026 13:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The first report of 2026 from the UKHSA warns that cases of flu and RSV among older age groups remain 'stubbornly stable'
  
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• People in four jobs told to ‘check with HMRC’ before January 31 deadline

  09-01-2026 13:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Missing the January deadline could trigger an initial £100 penalty with more fines racking up
  
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• Newcastle man wanted by police in connection with attack in Wallsend

  09-01-2026 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dale Dodd, 32, of the Walker area, understood to be actively evading arrest
  
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