County Durham news

• Met Office issues yellow warning for thunderstorms in North East

  25-06-2026 12:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued a weather warning for the North East on top of the existing Amber heat health alert
  
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• Brave Newcastle rape victim speaks out over terrifying 'waiting game' for ex to be back on streets

  25-06-2026 20:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Barron was jailed for more than seven years for a horrifying attack on Chloe, who says she 'doesn't feel safe'
  
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• World Cup legend Ronaldinho turns Tyneside warehouse into world class set for advert

  25-06-2026 20:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'We were delighted to help and seeing the adverts knowing they were created in one of our buildings'
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, June 25

  25-06-2026 20:01 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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• North East grandmother's 'what the hell' reaction to bruise on toddler's back days before her death

  25-06-2026 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A murder trial continues following the death of two-year-old Isabelle Welsh in September last year
  
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• Northumberland mum-of-three dies from cervical cancer after urging women to go for their smear test

  25-06-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mum of three Danielle Gwyer married her partner of 17 years Gareth in hospital before she passed away
  
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• Thief sent Amazon delivery driver flying into bush as he brazenly made-off with his van

  25-06-2026 18:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The victim broke his finger as he tried to stop Mark Riddell driving off in his vehicle
  
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• Newcastle plays host to largest awards event in England for aspiring writers

  25-06-2026 18:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The New Writing North Northern Writers' Awards are the largest awards event in England for aspiring writers and were held this week at Northumbria University in Newcastle
  
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• Lancashire train crashes into car leaving driver dead and child fighting for their life

  25-06-2026 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened this morning in Lancashire, where the train collided with the car at a level crossing
  
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• 'Local heroes' can win free vision treatments with Tyneside eye clinic

  25-06-2026 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Just a couple of days left for 'local heroes' to win free vision treatments with Tyneside eye clinic
  
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• Pressure builds on Andy Burnham to live up to 'King of the North' status as PM

  25-06-2026 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A growing wishlist from Northern leaders is already building up, with the former Greater Manchester mayor widely expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister
  
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• Government could introduce maximum workplace temperature limit after heatwave

  25-06-2026 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More senior figures are calling for changes in the law amid a record-breaking heatwave
  
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• Popular coffee and doughnut chain poised to take over Newcastle park café closed by council

  25-06-2026 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Deep North is expected to reopen the café in Newcastle's Exhibition Park, which was shut down by the city council earlier this year over claims it was "haemorrhaging" money
  
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• Warning Northumberland is 'extremely vulnerable' to wildfires amid heatwave

  25-06-2026 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The public have been urged not to use barbecues or campfires in the countryside
  
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• Metro bridge collision LIVE: Service resumes as passengers continue to face delays in Howdon area

  25-06-2026 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Metro was suspended between North Shields and Wallsend in North Tyneside
  
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• North East dad takes son out of school over uniform policy after 'ultimatum' over shorts in heatwave

  25-06-2026 15:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A North East dad has launched a petition calling for his son's school to publish its hot-weather uniform policy online amid a UK heatwave
  
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• Family of boy, 15, who drowned urges parents to warn children over water dangers

  25-06-2026 15:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Declan Sawyer, 15, was reported missing after he got into difficulty at Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln, an inquest heard
  
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• Metro bridge collision LIVE: Service suspended in both directions due to incident in Howdon area

  25-06-2026 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Metro is suspended in the North Tyneside area
  
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• UK weather LIVE: Updates as June temperature record broken second day in a row

  25-06-2026 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Southern parts of the country are under red alerts for heat, while the North East has an amber warning amid the heatwave
  
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• England fan spends £10,000 house deposit on World Cup 2026 trip with grandad

  25-06-2026 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jacob Allmendinger, 21, saved for years with the dream of one day owning a home, but decided instead to take grandad Geoff on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure
  
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• UK petrol and diesel prices yet to return to pre-Iran war levels

  25-06-2026 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The AA says petrol and diesel at UK forecourts remain well above pre-Iran war levels despite oil prices falling below $73 a barrel
  
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• Greggs customer walks out of Gateshead shop as staff 'use vacuum cleaner on coffee machine'

  25-06-2026 15:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlotte Loftus was queuing at the Gateshead branch of Greggs on Durham Road when she filmed an employee using a vacuum cleaner to clean the top of a coffee machine, raising hygiene concerns
  
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• DWP confirms 'letters being sent' over big pensions age change in Thursday update

  25-06-2026 14:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Department for Work and pensions laid out its plans for trying to avoid a WASPI-type scandal in new document
  
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• UK weather LIVE: Updates as safety advice given for those planning on swimming

  25-06-2026 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Southern parts of the country are under red alerts for heat, while the North East has an amber warning amid the heatwave
  
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• Tragedy as man dies on UK beach after medical emergency in the sea

  25-06-2026 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Attempts were made to save the man's life but tragically he later died
  
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• North East faces sorching weekend as heatwave continues amid thunderstorm warning

  25-06-2026 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The heat may be ready to subside by the start of next week, but the North East is set to see high temps again this weekend
  
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• North East bar refused 3am opening hours after England World Cup match

  25-06-2026 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Grace Kelly's Irish bar in Seaham had submitted a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) to extend its opening hours and the sale of alcohol following the group stage fixture against Panama on Saturday, June 27
  
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• Mayor urges Burnham to hand North East powers and cash to solve youth jobs crisis if he becomes PM

  25-06-2026 13:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East has the highest rate in England of 16 to 24-year-olds who are not in employment, education or training (NEET), totalling more than 64,000 young people
  
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• Rare 'blood rain' weather phenomenon could hit UK amid heatwave, experts warn

  25-06-2026 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The strange weather event is expected to coincide with the ongoing UK heatwave
  
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• 'Outstanding' Newcastle drama hailed as 'masterpiece' available on BBC iPlayer now

  25-06-2026 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An acclaimed drama that fans have said is 'perfect' television can be streamed now
  
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