County Durham news

• North East council calls for pause on asylum accommodation

  13-07-2026 01:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The proposal, submitted by Reform Councillor Dawn Bellingham, cites concerns about transparency
  
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• Council hopes to avoid Newcastle cemeteries upset caused by overturned graves

  14-07-2026 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council was previously accused of “crass and insensitive” behaviour when it laid down hundreds of memorials, and is now set to mount a fresh round of safety checks at cemeteries
  
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• Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as police give murder investigation update

  14-07-2026 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Counter-terrorism police have shared the latest information, after the 78-year-old former MP was found dead last Thursday
  
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• Review finds £104m error in North East bus reform plans – but mayor's vision still deemed affordable

  14-07-2026 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Auditors found that multi-million pound staffing bills were not properly factored in to an assessment of a North East bus franchising model, but they have been described as only a fraction of the costs
  
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• Tragic North East sea deaths hero said 'I'll be back in a bit' before jumping in to save children

  14-07-2026 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Pascoe, 62, from Peterlee, did not hesitate when he saw children in difficulty at Seaton Carew beach, handing his phone to his wife before jumping into the water to help
  
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• Missing Houghton-le-Spring woman last seen in early hours of the morning

  14-07-2026 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officers are working to locate 46-year-old Angela, who has been missing for over 10 hours
  
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• 'No place' for racist graffiti daubed on Northumberland play park

  14-07-2026 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hexham Town Council says that it will remove the graffiti immediately, and it will be reported to the police as a hate crime
  
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• Petition to save High Borrans hits milestone as public outcry continues

  14-07-2026 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Public pressure calling on the council to reverse its decision to close High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre continues to mount.
  
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• North East pub goers issued scam warning ahead of World Cup clash

  14-07-2026 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The semi-final is expected to draw large crowds in North East pubs
  
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• UK's scorching summer matches 1976 for days above 30°C as North East misses out

  14-07-2026 16:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While the North East has seen the best part of the heatwaves, the region is missing out on the one currently sweeping down south
  
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• 'Frightening' North East wildfire drama as 'flames spread so quickly' to size of 14 football pitches

  14-07-2026 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fire service received 64 emergency calls on Saturday as smoke could be seen for miles
  
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• New glamping 'hideway' pods added at popular North East holiday park

  14-07-2026 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Verdant Parks has ploughed £2m into upgrades at two of its sites
  
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• New glamping 'hideaway' pods added at popular North East holiday park

  14-07-2026 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Verdant Parks has ploughed £2m into upgrades at two of its sites
  
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• Family-run Northumberland firm expands with jobs created

  14-07-2026 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  QCD Precision says further roles are likely as it builds up capacity to tackle larger projects
  
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• Thousands sign petition after double North East sea tragedy

  14-07-2026 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The petition was launched by the childhood best friend of Jordan Moon, who was eight years old when he was swept out to sea by a freak wave 23 years ago at Seaton Carew beach
  
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• John Henry Sayers a free man after he's cleared of GBH on gang's arsonist who targeted his home

  14-07-2026 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers and his son have been unanimously cleared of all charges by a jury at the Old Bailey in London
  
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• Police officer taken to hospital after being injured in North East crash while responding to emergency

  14-07-2026 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency Services were called to the scene after a collision a junction in Darlington on early Tuesday morning
  
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• 'The sea can be brutal' warning over 'hidden dangers' after double North East coast tragedy

  14-07-2026 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men lost their lives while trying to save children at Seaton Carew
  
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• Tragedy as motorbiker in his 50s dies at scene of Northumberland crash

  14-07-2026 13:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 50s died after a crash on the A696 on Sunday.
  
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• Viagra pills, £150,000 cash and 20,000 illicit cigarettes seized in raid on Tyneside home

  14-07-2026 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and trading standards raided a house in Killingworth.
  
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• John Henry Sayers trial LIVE: Father and son found not guilty of GBH charges

  14-07-2026 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers and his son, John Henry Sayers junior, deny GBH with intent on a man after a car was driven into Sayers' property in Byker and set alight
  
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• Gateshead school set for £700,000 roof maintenance and repairs

  14-07-2026 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council is set to approve a £700,000 repair contract for a school in Low Fell
  
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• Hebburn power cuts LIVE: Updates after 'high voltage fault' causes blackouts for hundreds

  14-07-2026 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northern Powergrid is on the scene responding to the incident, with Northumbria Police officers also in attendance
  
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• Huge rescue operation launched after person trapped on North East coastal rocks

  14-07-2026 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  RNLI volunteers assisted emergency services after a person was stuck on rocks on Monday afternoon
  
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• Two people taken to hospital following North East sea rescues day after two die

  14-07-2026 12:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident at Crimdon Dene saw two RNLI lifeboats launched as a huge emergency response descended the scene on Monday evening
  
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• Hero dad named online as fundraising drive launched following North East sea death rescuing his children

  14-07-2026 10:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One of the men who lost their life has been named on a fundraising page as dad Wayne Taylor, who died after going into the water to rescue his children
  
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• Children injured and one airlifted to hospital after tree falls at activity centre

  14-07-2026 10:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services rushed to PGL's Hindhead outdoor centre after the tree fell, with one child airlifted to London with a serious leg injury
  
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• The Last Kingdom's real-life Bebbanburg as castle houses Uhtred experience

  14-07-2026 10:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Netflix's The Last Kingdom is one of the most beloved historical dramas and fans can experience it at Bamburgh Castle.
  
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• Wife's desperate attempt to save husband who was sucked out of Ryanair plane window

  14-07-2026 10:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ljubiša Karovi, 61, was travelling with his wife Svetlana Grkovi on a Ryanair flight on Friday, July 10, when disaster struck during a tragic plane incident
  
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• North East 'shopaholic' finds ways to clear £26,000 and be debt free

  14-07-2026 08:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jenna says she used to treat credit cards as 'free money' and could spend £1,000 in a day
  
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