County Durham news

• New plans for third Northumberland data centre that could take two years to build

  17-08-2026 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new proposals would see a third data centre built between the one under construction at Cambois and one seeking planning permission at West Sleekburn
  
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• Former Tyne Valley fire station set to be demolished after Antony Gormley row

  18-08-2026 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents and local councillors were hopeful the building would be sold to the Angel of the North Creator
  
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• Newcastle United matchday park and ride bus to launch from Great Park for new Premier League season

  18-08-2026 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Go North East will launche a new X40 bus from the Newcastle Great Park to St James' Park on Newcastle United matchdays this season, starting in September
  
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• Burlesque the Musical cancelled again at Sunderland Empire as statement issued

  18-08-2026 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The much-anticipated musical has been plagued by repeated delays and cancellations
  
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• I flew from Newcastle Airport to Malaga - this is how long the airport queues really were

  18-08-2026 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Travellers are being asked to prepare for long waits due to the new entry and exit system in Europe - here's our experience of travelling to Spain
  
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• Tributes paid to 'beloved' newlyweds killed in Greek island helicopter crash

  18-08-2026 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alex Cromie and his wife Marie Ebert were killed alongside their pilot in a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos while celebrating their honeymoon
  
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• North East arsonist caught when electric tag placed him at scene of his crime

  18-08-2026 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neil Cook - who was sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court earlier this month - led officers straight to him with his tag data
  
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• Fly-tipping concerns as North East council suspends disposal of fridges and freezers at tip

  18-08-2026 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Council has announced its residents will need to hold on to unwanted fridges and freezers while a national backlog is resolved.
  
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• Adorable footage shows Whitehouse Farm lamb befriend baby seagull as pair become 'inseparable'

  18-08-2026 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steve the sheep and a baby seagull, now named Steven Seagal, have been "inseparable" since they met at Whitehouse Farm
  
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• Special reason Millennium Bridge will be illuminated in vibrant rainbow colours next colours

  18-08-2026 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Millennium Bridge is set to light up in rainbow colours for a special reason next week.
  
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• 'Discussions' over future of Poundland's 600 UK stores

  18-08-2026 15:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was rescued just one year ago
  
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• Boy, 12, fighting for life after being hit by a car outside North East supermarket

  18-08-2026 14:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The boy was crossing the road outside Morrisons when he was struck by a white Vauxhall Mokka car
  
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• Royal Mail apology as Gosforth among 176 UK postcodes affected by delays today

  18-08-2026 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The delays hit two North East postcodes today
  
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• Police appeal as 12-year-old girl reported missing from her Consett home

  18-08-2026 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Victoria was last seen at around 8.15pm on Monday, and Durham Constabulary officers are seeking information to help locate her
  
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• One dead in UK salmonella outbreak as over 200 ill in possible 'imported eggs' link

  18-08-2026 14:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK Health Security Agency has updated consumers on the outbreak which has claimed one life
  
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• Police divers in Wylam as River Tyne search for missing man enters fourth day

  18-08-2026 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  22-year-old Liam was last seen in the early hours of Saturday, and Northumbria Police has said he is 'believed to have entered the water'
  
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• How a Tyneside physio has gone viral tackling health conditions that affect 'more people than we realise'

  18-08-2026 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Suzanne Vernazza, 44, wants to demystify concerns which are far more common than we might think
  
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• Who is eligible for 24/7 free bus pass after Andy Burnham travel rule change

  18-08-2026 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many people will be able to travel on buses for free, no matter what the time of day, but only if they qualify for the concessionary scheme
  
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• River Tyne search operation enters fourth day at Wylam for missing man - updates

  18-08-2026 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam was last seen heading towards Wylam from Wylam Bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning
  
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• Rescue mission launched after inflatable boat found drifting out to sea off North East coast

  18-08-2026 11:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crew from RNLI in Tynemouth were conducting a training session when a lone Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) was spotted just off the South Pier
  
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• River Tyne search LIVE: Updates after operation to find missing man enters fourth day in Wylam

  18-08-2026 11:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam was last seen heading towards Wylam from Wylam Bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning
  
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• Renters' legal rights in UK if they want to make energy bill change

  18-08-2026 10:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ofgem has issued a reminder to renters
  
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• Tragedy as 'British couple on honeymoon' among dead in Greece helicopter crash

  18-08-2026 10:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three people have died in a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos
  
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• Newcastle student launches price comparison site for people looking for NHS or private dentists

  18-08-2026 10:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sul Malik wants to make finding a dentist easier.
  
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• Fines for using parent and child parking spaces in UK update as 'half agree'

  18-08-2026 09:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The reserved bays are designed to help families and are often seen at places like supermarkets
  
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• Inside Hayden Panettiere's life from child with World Champion boxer to heartbreaking final interview

  18-08-2026 09:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hayden first hit the screens as an 11-month-old baby and went on to forge a career in the film and TV industry
  
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• North Tyneside councillor suspended by Labour for going against party on High Borrans closure

  18-08-2026 09:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The political fallout over the scheduled closure of North Tyneside Council's outdoor centre, High Borrans, continues with a councillor saying their suspension is down to their opposition to the plans.
  
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• Man dies following release from North East prison after son finds him unresponsive at home

  18-08-2026 09:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jordan Donnell was found unresponsive at home by his son and died following his release from HMP Holme House, with an inquest finding his death was drug related
  
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• North East Army veteran who spent 15 weeks in woodland waiting for home wants to 'get on with life'

  18-08-2026 09:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Blair Murray, 44, served in the Royal Logistics Corps for 10 years but became homeless last year
  
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• Free bus passes travel change confirmed by Andy Burnham with new 24/7 rule

  18-08-2026 08:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Time restrictions are to be lifted on concessionary passes for eligible disabled people across England - here are more details
  
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