County Durham news

• Man charged with arson after fire broke out at North East leisure complex

  14-09-2026 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both Durham Constabulary and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene at 7.55pm on Friday
  
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• Channel 5 Forever Home's unlikely Vera link and why mentioning the ITV show was banned on set

  15-09-2026 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new Channel 5 drama was filmed in the Northeast and is an adaptation of Graham Norton's novel
  
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• Boy, 15, falls 25ft from swing as air ambulance and rescue teams deployed

  15-09-2026 12:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North West Air Ambulance was scrambled to the scene as mountain rescue teams worked to bring the teenager to safety
  
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• Inquest update into death of South Shields four-month-old Harper Ayton killed in Lanzarote crash

  15-09-2026 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An inquest hearing into the death of Harper Louise Ayton has been adjourned - with a coroner still awaiting updates from the Spanish authorities
  
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• Metro passenger taken to hospital following medical emergency onboard train at Sunderland

  15-09-2026 12:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trains were temporarily held in the Sunderland area due to a medical emergency on Tuesday morning
  
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• Northumbrian Water issues vital message to benefit claimants with three children

  15-09-2026 12:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East families on benefits may be eligible for help with their water bills - here's the criteria for qualifying
  
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• £500 State Pension triple lock rise could breach tax threshold as warning issued

  15-09-2026 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Older people who receive State Pension from the DWP may have to pay tax if they cross a certain threshold - here are more details
  
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• Major DWP and money changes to expect from October

  15-09-2026 11:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here is all UK households need to know ahead of the upcoming changes
  
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• Land between Newcastle city centre and Ouseburn comes up for sale

  15-09-2026 11:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The site has previously been given planning permission for housing and had been earmarked for student flats, but the scheme never progressed
  
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• Ian Huntley death: Inquest remains suspended due to criminal proceedings as another date set

  15-09-2026 11:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The notorious child killer died at the RVI on March 7 following an alleged attack at HMP Frankland
  
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• Drivers fined £37.7million so far this year for common lane mistake

  15-09-2026 10:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New data shows where you are most likely to get caught as authorities issue 1.17million fines
  
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• Ian Huntley inquest LIVE: Updates from mention hearing with murder trial still to come

  15-09-2026 10:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Soham killer's death will once again be the subject of proceedings at Crook Coroners Court today
  
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• Ian Huntley inquest LIVE: Mention hearing with murder trial still to come

  15-09-2026 10:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Soham killer's death will once again be the subject of proceedings at Crook Coroners Court today
  
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• New update on UK MOT tests as drivers told one area 'leading cause'

  15-09-2026 10:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Co-op Insurance has released new data
  
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• Meghan's birthday tribute for Prince Harry as Archie and Lilibet switch schools

  15-09-2026 09:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have moved their children Archie and Lilibet to a new school following discussions with their security team
  
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• Two North East shoe stores among 17 set to close across UK - full list

  15-09-2026 09:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The exact dates of the closures remain unclear however some stores have started to hold closing down sales
  
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• 'His face lit up' - Therapy dog brightens day of North East stroke patient, 94

  15-09-2026 09:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ronald Shaw's daughter Elizabeth said that meeting Milo the therapy dog in hospital had been wonderful for her dad.
  
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• North East 'local hero' to ditch glasses for good after winning free treatment

  15-09-2026 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Helene Wilson has been named a local hero for her charitable work by Optegra
  
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• A69 traffic RECAP: Busy Carlisle road to stay shut throughout night after 'serious crash'

  15-09-2026 08:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The road is likely to remain closed to all traffic throughout the night as crash scene investigations continue
  
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• Former Scottish Footballer champions ground-breaking MND research in Newcastle

  15-09-2026 01:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marc Millar has spoken about his personal commitment to MND research after losing his mother
  
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• New Shotley Bridge Hospital milestone as land works begin ahead of 2027 construction

  15-09-2026 01:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Work to prepare for the construction of the new Shotley Bridge Hospital has begun
  
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• Plans for new Bedlington children's home delayed

  15-09-2026 01:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A site visit will be conducted at the home to help councillors decide on the application
  
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• Newcastle post office robbers grabbed woman's neck, threatened her with knife and hit her

  15-09-2026 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kimberley Ridley raided a local shop with an accomplice and left a worker terrified
  
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• Northumberland pervert brought to justice years after 'vile' sex attacks on schoolboy

  15-09-2026 01:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Chapman was convicted of indecent assaults on the victim and is now behind bars
  
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• Health leader highlights grassroots 'momentum' behind push to slash inequalities - but says 'joined up plan' is needed

  15-09-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tackling the issues which cause health inequality is vital
  
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• 'Fit and healthy' Northumberland teacher was diagnosed with shock brain tumour while living in Thailand

  15-09-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peter Lindley has a terminal form of brain cancer
  
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• A69 traffic LIVE: Busy Carlisle road to stay shut throughout night after 'serious crash'

  15-09-2026 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The road is likely to remain closed to all traffic throughout the night as crash scene investigations continue
  
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• North East family banned from keeping animals after leaving three neglected dogs with skin diseases

  14-09-2026 21:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Irene Pallent, 65, her partner Derek Lane, 61, and Irene's son Stuart Pallent, 40, have been given suspended prison sentences
  
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• Long Lost Family Newcastle star's heartbreaking admission after being turned away

  14-09-2026 21:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Avril, 77, from Newcastle, was told she would never find her daughter before Davina McCall helped reunite the pair on ITV's Long Lost Family
  
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• Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Monday, September 14

  14-09-2026 21:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Monday, September 14
  
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