County Durham news

• Met Office map shows UK eclipse coverage including exact time for North East

  09-08-2026 11:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The upcoming eclipse is a big day for many astronomers in the country
  
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• YMCA North Tyneside launches new youth club to support young people in rural communities

  09-08-2026 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The mobile youth club is working directly with communities that need it most
  
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• The Newcastle hospice celebrating 40 years of love and care for the North East

  09-08-2026 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  St Oswald's Hospice has continued to expand and grow to meet the needs of the community over the last four decades
  
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• Met Office maps show full cloud cover forecast in North East for solar eclipse

  09-08-2026 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cloud forecast for the upcoming eclipse is vital for people wanting a good view on the day
  
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• Newcastle GP surgery forced to close after patient's vile threats to receptionist

  09-08-2026 16:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Urwin said over the phone 'I will hunt you down and slit your throat like a dog' and 'I will come there and kick your f****** door in' because he couldn't pick up a prescription
  
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• Nine European Christmas market destinations you can visit from Newcastle Airport in 2026

  09-08-2026 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prague, Vienna, Krakow and Berlin are all a direct flight away from the North East this winter
  
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• North East mum slapped a woman and 'flung' glass at her in pub row

  09-08-2026 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Danielle Wild admitted unlawful wounding following an incident at the Crown and Anchor pub
  
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• Newcastle shelter boss says 'heartbreaking' case of neglected Cane Corso dogs shows need for harsher punishments

  09-08-2026 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Northumberland man was jailed for cruelty to eight dogs earlier this week
  
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• Mother and daughter open new play café and plan to offer support group for young mams

  09-08-2026 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Abbey Henderson and her mam Monica Dooley have opened thrive in the centre of Sunderland
  
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• Newcastle surgeon becomes first woman to run length of Tyne and Wear Metro

  09-08-2026 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alice Townend completed the 65-miles challenge on Sunday, crossing the finish line in 21 hours, 55 minutes and 41 seconds
  
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• Music festival raising money for MND to become 'part of Janine's legacy'

  09-08-2026 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Janine Turnbull's family and friends have raised more than £60,000
  
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• Grieving daughter's 'constant buying' after losing dad inspires her to open County Durham clothes shop

  09-08-2026 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lisa Talbot said her dad "would be so proud" as she opened Dejanew this week
  
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• Owners of cats kept indoors sent new warning as some say 'put up nets'

  09-08-2026 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cat owners along with officials from Cats Protection and Blue Cross have warned owners
  
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• Northumberland duo surrounded mum's car and damaged it as she tried to pick kids up from school

  09-08-2026 12:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dylan Edwards and Thomas Allison wrongly believed the woman had injured their dog with her vehicle when they accosted her outside a primary school
  
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• The French city two hours from Newcastle with more than 175 ski resorts nearby

  09-08-2026 12:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jet2 has launched direct flights between Newcastle and Grenoble between December 2026 and April 2027
  
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• The run-down Tyneside railway station nearing the end of its working life 50 years ago

  09-08-2026 11:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The station at Pelaw, as it was in 1976, would reopen as a Metro stop in 1985
  
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• Jobs boost as plans to turn Washington construction yard into storage and distribution site submitted

  09-08-2026 11:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Davidson (Pipes) Ltd is seeking permission to change the use of premises at Pattinson North industrial area in Washington, Sunderland, which could support employment for eight members of staff
  
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• Major Sunderland tower block works planned to 'make homes warmer and more comfortable'

  09-08-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Gentoo housing association project will replace windows and improve energy efficiency to resolve thermal performance issues at the Sunderland tower blocks
  
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• £1.5m County Durham road funding to boost pothole repairs over three years

  09-08-2026 10:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council has pledged to invest £1.5 million over the next three years to improve road conditions across County Durham, with specialist preventative repair methods set to extend the lifespan of road surfaces
  
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• Home Office lifts pause on North East asylum housing - what it means

  09-08-2026 10:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Home Office has confirmed it has lifted a temporary pause on procuring asylum seeker accommodation in County Durham, reversing a decision that had been welcomed by the county council and prompting a political row
  
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• 'Fantastic' Northumberland farm retreat surrounded by 'gorgeous' scenery

  09-08-2026 08:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'The hot tub was a great addition and used by most of our party from young to old, the scenery is gorgeous and it is so peaceful,' one guest said
  
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• North East cafe's 'full truth' plea after £50,000 cannabis parcel intercepted by Border Force

  09-08-2026 08:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Huey Watson, licence holder at The Beveridge Bistro in Newton Aycliffe, has urged people not to engage in "trial by social media" after his venue's alcohol licence was suspended
  
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• Pet crematorium plans submitted for Tyneside industrial estate

  09-08-2026 07:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A planning application for a dedicated pet crematorium has been submitted for South Shields' St Hilda's Industrial Estate, promising individual cremations with guaranteed 100% ash return to pet owners in South Tyneside.
  
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• Tyneside council refuses vape shop's 'harmful' and 'incongruous' digital sign

  09-08-2026 07:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Tyneside Council's planning department has refused Smart Vape's application to retain a double-sided digital projecting sign at 235A Victoria Road East, Hebburn, citing visual harm and residential amenity concerns
  
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• North East charity vows to continue its work after betrayal of employee who stole £46,000

  09-08-2026 01:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Faye Dent betrayed the trust of her employer after getting into debt from online gambling
  
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• Drug-driving doctor fled scene after knocking down pedestrian in Newcastle city centre

  09-08-2026 01:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matthew McCloskey left the victim with 'a suspected broken pelvis' after he was dragged under his car in the early hours of the morning
  
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• Grandad says 'karaoke saved my life' after savage North East street attack

  09-08-2026 01:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Norman Cooke lost everything after he was battered by two young thugs he had never met before
  
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• All the jobs you can apply for at Newcastle United - including St James’ Park tour guide

  09-08-2026 01:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Always dreamt of working for NUFC? It's easier to get in than you think
  
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• Teenager smashed man's teeth in New Year's Day pool cue attack in Northumberland pub

  09-08-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Klayton Ramsay left the victim with lacerated lips and several teeth were knocked out, fractured or displaced
  
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• All National Lottery and EuroMillions unclaimed prizes including £12m jackpot

  09-08-2026 01:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's the full list of the Lotto, EuroMillions and Set For Life prizes that still have not been claimed, including a ticket bought in the North East
  
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