County Durham news

• North East woman dies and another arrested after 'car hits pedestrian'

  05-12-2025 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman aged 83 has died following a collision in the Leadgate area of County Durham, police confirmed.
  
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• Full list of North East businesses fined over £1million after employing illegal workers

  05-12-2025 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 15 businesses listed below have been caught unlawfully employing staff, and have been dealt with as a result
  
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• Murderous North East man calmly tried to knife housemate without a flicker of emotion

  05-12-2025 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Adam Ahmed pulled Leon Askew's head back and stuck a knife in his neck as he spoke to his mum on the phone then stabbed another man in the stomach
  
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• Strike action looms for Northumberland high school over pupil behaviour measures

  05-12-2025 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Previously paused strike action at Haydon Bridge High School is now back on after unions were left unsatisfied over work to improve measures to tackle poor pupil behaviour.
  
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• Small Business Saturday - all you need to know as annual event aims to boost local traders

  05-12-2025 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The event helps celebrate over 5.45 million of the UK's much-loved small businesses
  
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• Amazon Fire Stick crackdown warning as 'ban' looms for UK users

  05-12-2025 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts warn Fire Stick users seeking alternative devices for illegal streaming risk exposing personal data and bank details to criminal networks as Amazon clamps down from November
  
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• HMRC alert for UK workers on three tax codes as thousands warned

  05-12-2025 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HMRC has warned workers to check their payslips for emergency tax codes W1, M1 or X which typically signify emergency situations such as starting a new job, receiving company benefits or beginning to collect a State Pension
  
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• Drivers over 70 face 'mandatory retest' as Labour urged to make change

  05-12-2025 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A parliamentary petition is urging the Government to introduce mandatory driving retests for drivers over 70, including regular assessments of reaction time, hazard tests, manoeuvring ability and comprehensive eyesight examinations.
  
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• Moment building 'full of fireworks' explodes and forces a firefighter to flee

  05-12-2025 17:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firefighter was tackling a huge blaze at Manor Industrial Estate on Pleck Road on Thursday evening
  
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• Dog with skin issues found in disgusting Tyneside living conditions as owner handed pet ban

  05-12-2025 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lynn Terese Woodhouse, 61, of Wilberforce Street, was also given a 12-month community order and ordered to pay £514
  
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• Morrisons 'slows down' tills across the UK in major change

  05-12-2025 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Morrisons is introducing Talking Tills at stores nationwide to combat loneliness, offering customers the chance to spend more time at the checkout for a friendly chat.
  
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• Full list of banned DVLA number plates from 2026 as warning issued

  05-12-2025 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DVLA has withheld number plates for 2026, including references to Gaza, Russia and Yemen conflicts
  
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• DWP Universal Credit crackdown to 'target' three areas from next month

  05-12-2025 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions will launch a new campaign at the end of January focusing on living together, self-employed, and capital and savings
  
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• Man found dead and three hospitalised following disturbance as street remains closed

  05-12-2025 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man has been found dead at a property and three people have been taken to hospital following a disturbance
  
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• Gateshead football pitch damaged by motorbikes in 'soul-destroying' blow

  05-12-2025 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crawcrook United FFC in Ryton has been devastated by the damage caused, with between £5,000 and £10,000 being spent on repairing the pitches to date
  
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• North East sheltered accommodation burglar directed 'vile misogynistic' abuse at judge

  05-12-2025 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kenneth Roberts broke into a complex for over-55s in Sunderland and when told he would be remanded in custody he launched into shocking tirade at a judge
  
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• 'Man hit with metal bar when he opened door of North East home' - police investigation launched

  05-12-2025 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officers are making enquiries into the incident, which took place on Monday, November 17 just after 8pm, in the Farringdon area of Sunderland
  
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• Alan Carr 2027 tour tickets on sale as Newcastle to host Celebrity Traitors winner

  05-12-2025 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The comedian is coming to Newcastle after a successful stay in the Traitor's Turret
  
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• Vicky Pattison lands new role just weeks after shock Strictly exit

  05-12-2025 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vicky Pattison was the seventh star to leave this year's Strictly Come Dancing
  
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• Driver injured in North East crash after huge emergency service response

  05-12-2025 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One patient was taken to hospital in Durham following a traffic collision in Chester-le-Street
  
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• Eurovision 2026 in major doubt as countries 'boycott' singing contest

  05-12-2025 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Everything you need to know about the contest that has been in the headlines over the last few days, as a vote on Israel's participation was due to be held
  
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• Tyneside police cordon LIVE: Updates as officers close North Shields road in ongoing incident

  05-12-2025 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to Howdon Road in North Shields on Friday morning after a report of criminal damage
  
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• DWP benefits for people over State Pension age as NHS says 'they can help'

  05-12-2025 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are a range of benefits available for pensioners who have an illness or disability that means they need help
  
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• North East man joins 'world first' NHS trial to thank Newcastle hospital that saved his life

  05-12-2025 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Hamill said he had wanted to join a trial to find new treatment for COPD to thank the teams at the Royal Victoria Infirmary who had saved his life
  
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• North East campaigners hail Government child poverty plan as 'huge step forward'

  05-12-2025 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has described the new child poverty strategy as a 'moral mission'
  
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• Whitley Bay magistrate encourages more people with disabilities to volunteer

  05-12-2025 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alaric Pritchard, 54, is aiming to help make the court system more representative of everyone, and is speaking out on International Volunteer Day
  
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• Warning for pension savers as 3.3 million to be hit by salary sacrifice rule changes

  05-12-2025 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Millions of UK workers use salary sacrifice to make pension contributions but changes announced in the Government's Budget will have a major impact on many
  
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• Mental health 'safe havens' to open for teenagers in Newcastle and Gateshead

  05-12-2025 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new safe havens will support the 13-to-18 age group
  
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• DVLA banned number plates for 2026 with £1,000 fines for rule breakers - full list

  05-12-2025 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DVLA has published a list of number plates that will not be available from 2026, including references to Gaza, Russia and Yemen, with £1,000 fines for motorists who break display rules
  
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• Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter launches '12 strays of Christmas' appeal

  05-12-2025 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 12 Strays of Christmas campaign aims to bring the community closer to the heart of the important work done at the shelter
  
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