County Durham news

• New warning to 52 per cent of people with a pension

  04-09-2026 07:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Almost a third of people 'have no idea'
  
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• Seaham shop closed for three months after thousands of illegal cigarettes found

  07-09-2026 21:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Avenue Off Licence has been hit with the closure order after a tip off about the illicit products
  
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• Mental health, online harm and paternity leave - Plan to tackle men's health problems in the North

  07-09-2026 21:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new report has shown that poor rates of men's health are "concentrated" in the North of England
  
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• Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Monday, September 7

  07-09-2026 21:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Monday, September 7
  
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• North East woman's death after surgery error came after cancer screening delays, coroner finds

  07-09-2026 21:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marie Bell died last July when surgery to remove an obstruction from her bowel went wrong
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, September 7

  07-09-2026 20:13 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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• Double murderer in court after slashing John Henry Sayers inside a North East prison - key details

  07-09-2026 20:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers was slashed near his right ear as he was being escorted back to his cell at HMP Frankland
  
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• Thug hit partner with battery pack and punched her in 'cowardly and despicable' Tyneside attack

  07-09-2026 20:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Jackson left the woman with significant swelling to her head and eyes and injuries to her nose and mouth
  
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• The makeshift blade used to slash John Henry Sayers inside a North East prison

  07-09-2026 19:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Using the lid of a tuna can, Hussain Bah created a weapon sharp enough to slash John Henry Sayers
  
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• Elderly County Durham woman left lying on pavement for over four hours waiting for an ambulance after fall

  07-09-2026 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kathleen Bryson, aged 80, lay on the ground for over four hours waiting for an ambulance
  
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• North East sporting legend tipped for I'm A Celebrity 2026 as odds slashed

  07-09-2026 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In the run up to the new series of I'm A Celebrity on ITV a famous North East sportsman has been ut in the frame for the jungle
  
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• Joey Barton to remain in custody until GBH trial next year after bail refused

  07-09-2026 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former footballer had initially been due to stand trial last week, but the case was adjourned and put back to March 2027
  
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• Ex-councillor to stand in by-election triggered by his failure to attend meetings for six months

  07-09-2026 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Allen lost his seat after failing to attend meetings between February and August
  
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• Hundreds of trees to be cut down for bus lane between Newcastle housing estates

  07-09-2026 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council has approved plans for a bus, cycle, and pedestrian route between two housing estates
  
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• 10 things you need to know as DWP to strip benefit claimants of driving licences

  07-09-2026 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have looked through a DWP document to explain how the strict new measures will work and how people will be affected
  
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• Three North East men in their 60s jailed for total of 40 years for importing £5m of cocaine

  07-09-2026 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Graham Welsh used his haulage firm to import 50 kilos of high purity cocaine with the help of pal Gary Jackson and driver Colin Cowie
  
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• North East MP backs 'babies bill' to ensure families get the support they need during early years

  07-09-2026 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Washington and Gateshead South MP Sharon Hodgson said the so-called 'babies bill' would be a vital tool in ensuring young families get the support they need
  
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• Nine people arrested over alleged North East attempted murder that left man with 'birdshot' injuries

  07-09-2026 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Last month, a police investigation was launched after a man was shot in Gainford
  
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• Expert questions 'very strange' hot tub incident after tragic couple deaths in Spain

  07-09-2026 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Patrick Tobin and Thomasina Tobin were found dead in a hot tub at a luxury Spanish villa
  
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• Four arrested on suspicion of murder after baby dies on Staffordshire camping trip

  07-09-2026 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A three-month-old baby has died while camping with family in Staffordshire
  
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• Dramatic video of fire at North East waste site as council issues battery disposal warning

  07-09-2026 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flames erupted at North Shields Waste Transfer Station, which needed to be evacuated due to the blaze, thought to be caused by lithium batteries
  
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• Inside new Gateshead padel courts as demand for 'fast-growing' sport surges

  07-09-2026 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Powerleague has announced a £1.1million investment into its venue on Ropery Road, with five canopied courts opening
  
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• Double murderer slashed John Henry Sayers with tuna can lid behind bars at North East prison

  07-09-2026 13:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers was on remand at HMP Frankland when he was attacked by killer gang member Hussain Bah last year
  
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• Four North East schools closing early as A66 crash death funeral expected to cause traffic disruption

  07-09-2026 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four Teesside schools have announced early closures ahead of the funeral of Theo Rae, which is due to take place at St Bede's Chapel at Teesside Crematorium, as potential traffic disruption is expected
  
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• Crucial UK document that 67pc of people either don't have or is out of date

  07-09-2026 12:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Solicitors are waiving their usual fees for a limited period
  
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• State Pensioners warned of 21 changes they must report or DWP benefit could stop

  07-09-2026 12:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP warns you could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you do not report changes in your circumstances
  
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• Girl, 13, taken to hospital after being hit by car in Wallsend

  07-09-2026 11:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened on Churchill Street
  
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• North East firms to be handed £5m to £15m to help grow through new fund

  07-09-2026 10:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The British Business Bank will commit up to £150 million to a new fund 'to get behind the most innovative and fast-growing firms'
  
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• Urgent Primark warning over Disney item as shoppers told to 'stop using immediately'

  07-09-2026 10:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Primark has recalled one of its products due to a serious chemical risk - here are full details of the item affected
  
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• New 22% charge for UK savers aged under 65 as allowance cut to £12,000

  07-09-2026 09:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The major benefit of ISAs is that interest earned on savings is not taxed - but working-age savers under 65 are set to lose some of the advantages they currently enjoy when new cash ISA rules come into force in April 2027
  
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