County Durham news

• Newcastle's Inn Collection Group poised to acquire more pubs with accommodation

  17-10-2026 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Inn Collection Group has had a strong year with plans to continue investing over the coming years
  
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• Teacher, 25, who 'fought for the underdog' dies in Oregon school shooting alongside students

  17-10-2026 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Relatives described Meghan as a funny and caring woman
  
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• Gateshead mum with terminal cancer defies doctors who said she would not walk again

  17-10-2026 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anita Geldard has spoken about the power of routine and ritual when you are terminally ill after she was diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma
  
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• Britney Spears fantasy becomes a reality for North East mum celebrating her 40th birthday

  17-10-2026 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michelle Bulmer achieved her dream of celebrating her 40th birthday in unforgettable style by slipping into the iconic red catsuit made famous by Britney Spears
  
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• Serial shoplifter jailed and banned from every Sainsbury's across County Durham

  17-10-2026 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Louise Walker, 45, has been banned from every Sainsbury's store in County Durham after being jailed for being a prolific shoplifter
  
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• DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment will be higher for some pensioners

  17-10-2026 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Winter Fuel Payments will soon start entering bank accounts of millions of pensioners — but not everyone receives the same amount
  
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• DVLA issues warning to drivers over 70 about important rule they must not forget

  17-10-2026 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drivers born before 1956 who fail to renew their driving licence correctly could be slapped with a fine of up to £1,000
  
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• Ex-professional footballer walks into court topless saying his 'jumper stinks'

  17-10-2026 15:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Purvis was in the dock after brandishing the broken glass bottle at undercover police officers in Newcastle city centre
  
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• NHS rolls out £4.7 million programme to help staff identify signs of domestic abuse

  17-10-2026 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The programme will target patient-facing areas such as GPs
  
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• Teen allegedly seriously injured man and threatened him with gun in Gateshead

  17-10-2026 12:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cameron Donohue is accused of having a hand gun in Bensham in October last year
  
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• First look inside gorgeous wedding venue at North Tyneside Register Office after makeover

  17-10-2026 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inside the newly refurbished North Tyneside Register Office, a timeless look for wedding couples
  
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• Dangerous electric motorbike rider crashed into car just seconds into police chase

  17-10-2026 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Taylor Sample left his shoe at the scene of a collision when he tried to flee from police in Spennymoor
  
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• Mystery Newcastle man wins £500,000 on lottery after making simple change

  17-10-2026 12:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winner, who says 'anyone can be lucky', plans to use his winnings to leave a legacy for his children, enjoy holidays and play more rounds of golf
  
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• See your child's school truancy rate as two in North East among highest nationwide

  17-10-2026 11:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The figures from the Department for Education show how widespread the issue is in the North East - use our interactive tool to search your local schools
  
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• Furious driver slapped with Gateshead bus lane fine says he was left with 'no alternative'

  17-10-2026 10:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gerard Mouille, from South Gosforth, claims diversions forced him to use the bus lane near Gateshead's Tesco Extra store
  
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• North East murderer found dead in HMP Frankland after killing anniversary

  17-10-2026 09:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gareth Ian Dack was found unresponsive in his cell at HMP Frankland, Durham, on April 21, 2025, and a jury concluded he died by suicide
  
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• Rose West health update as emergency prison plan in place

  17-10-2026 09:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rose West, 72, was jailed for life in 1995 for killing 10 girls and women with her husband Fred at their Gloucester house of horrors
  
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• Mum denied Newcastle Airport flight boarding twice in bid to reach dying daughter in South Africa

  17-10-2026 08:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Veronica King and best friend Sam Lee have spoken of their anguish after being denied boarding on two flights to South Africa to see Donna Hadfield, who has been told she has just days left to live
  
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• Fly-tipper fined over £1,500 after waste dumped near Gateshead Stadium

  17-10-2026 08:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following a successful prosecution, a Gateshead fly-tipper has been stung with a more than £1,500 fine.
  
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• Amble school evacuation RECAP: Updates on 999 response as statement confirms 'nothing of concern found'

  17-10-2026 07:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police and Coquet Community School have issued updated statements about the 999 response this morning, confirming nothing of concern was found
  
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• Wifi mistake that means you might not have to upgrade your broadband for faster speed

  17-10-2026 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The government is aiming to get 99% of households 'gigabit-capable ' but one expert says that might not be the only answer to a fast internet speed
  
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• Five things 'you must check' when buying a used car in UK

  17-10-2026 04:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts have explained the key things to do before making a decision
  
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• The vile North East thugs who subjected women to unthinkable degrading behaviour

  17-10-2026 01:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These North East thugs subjected women to unthinkable, degrading behaviour and have been dealt with at court recently
  
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• Sting at 75: Remembering the night in 1991 when the global superstar returned to his roots

  17-10-2026 01:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Wallsend-born musician played a memorable show at Whitley Bay Ice Rink 35 years ago
  
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• Meet the 20 dogs waiting to find loving homes after a stay in North East kennels

  17-10-2026 01:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Meet the adorable dogs looking for their forever home
  
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• New bridges, 16,000 homes, and a 'world class' stadium – Inside the 2050 vision for Tyneside

  17-10-2026 01:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A sprawling regeneration blueprint for central Newcastle and Gateshead sets out ambitions for everything from new neighbourhoods to water taxis on the Tyne
  
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• 'I can't believe it's still happening' - Heartbreak of North East knife murder teen's mum

  17-10-2026 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Woodley was stabbed by a gang of teens in Houghton-le-Spring
  
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• List of North East postcodes winning big on the Postcode Lottery this week

  17-10-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Winners this week pocketed £1,000
  
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• Derelict police station, HMOs, and new housing estates: 13 live planning applications in Newcastle

  17-10-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Major housing developments in Newbiggin Hall, the Great Park, and at the Newcastle Business Park are among the planning applications currently being considered by Newcastle City Council
  
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• Drunk Newcastle plane passenger shouted 'I hate Muslims' during abusive outbursts on 18-hour flight

  17-10-2026 01:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anogola Siyolwe caused serious offence to a Muslim woman wearing a hijab and also refused to listen to commands from the pilot during a flight from Zambia to London
  
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