County Durham news

• People with gardens told to do this task before Monday

  01-08-2026 04:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gardeners may need to 'cut them back'
  
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• Campaigners question speed of council decision on National Glass Centre which could save building

  10-08-2026 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Save the National Glass Centre campaigners still hope that the building on the River Wear can be saved, despite its closure on July 31.
  
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• Newcastle teenager pleads guilty to causing death of 'loving dad' by dangerous driving

  10-08-2026 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Appleton, 19, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at Teesside Crown Court on Monday
  
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• Yellow heat health alert issued for North East as region braces for 32°C temps

  10-08-2026 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The warning is in place for most of this week across the North East
  
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• Building contractor fined £20,000 after bricklayer fell through Northumberland barn roof and broke back

  10-08-2026 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 24-year-old bricklayer had been part of a team working for Len Smith & Son Building Contractors Limited carrying out repairs
  
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• When the North East is going to be hotter than Tenerife this week

  10-08-2026 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office forecast shows the intense temperatures set to bake the North East
  
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• 5,533 parents issued £100 fines for car mistake and almost 3,000 sent on course

  10-08-2026 14:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Confused' parents are breaking the rules and finding themselves fined or prosecuted
  
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• Vet says your dog may try to get you inside on Wednesday

  10-08-2026 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is a list of odd behaviour to watch for and vet Dr Linda Simon says you need to use a calm voice
  
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• Lying North East scrap metal dealer avoids jail for perverting the course of justice

  10-08-2026 13:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council took legal action against Callum Conley following an investigation into his waste carriers licence
  
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• Robson Green almost 'killed off' by TV bosses before major change of heart

  10-08-2026 12:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's been revealed that TV bosses had planned to kill off Robson Green's character before backtracking on their decision
  
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• Man, 24, dies at Camber Sands beach after getting into difficulty in sea

  10-08-2026 12:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A large search operation took place at Camber Sands, East Sussex, after three people got into difficulty in the sea
  
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• Man, 18, dies at Camber Sands beach after getting into difficulty in sea

  10-08-2026 12:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A large search operation took place at Camber Sands, East Sussex, after three people got into difficulty in the sea
  
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• Rush hour commuters hit with Metro delays after 'points failure' causes train suspensions

  10-08-2026 12:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  No trains were running between between Pelaw and Brockley Whins in either direction on Monday morning due to the issue
  
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• Metro delays LIVE: Services resume between Pelaw and Brockley Whins

  10-08-2026 11:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  No Metro trains were running between between Pelaw and Brockley Whins in either direction due to a signalling issue
  
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• Northumberland's Bamburgh Castle to open after hours for total eclipse viewing

  10-08-2026 10:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A limited number of tickets are available for visitors to watch the eclipse from the castle's west wall
  
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• DWP confirms state pensioners born in these years will receive automatic £100 boost

  10-08-2026 10:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Winter Fuel Payment amount depends upon birth dates
  
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• HMRC explains 'tax-free' rule for couples with common type of bank account

  10-08-2026 10:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  His Majesty's Revenue and Customs has explained the tax rules that apply to couples
  
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• Metro delays LIVE: Updates as trains suspended in both directions due to signalling issue

  10-08-2026 09:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  No Metro trains are currently running between between Pelaw and Brockley Whins in either direction due to a signalling issue.
  
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• Meet the three Northumberland women swimming from Farnes to shore without wetsuits

  10-08-2026 09:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Claire Watson Armstrong, Jill Henderson and Karen Gallichan will swim between Inner Farne and the Northumberland Coast
  
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• Woman and 5-month-old baby die after boat capsizes in New York Harbor

  10-08-2026 09:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have arrested a man following the incident on Saturday
  
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• Woman and 5-month-old baby die after boat capsizes in New York

  10-08-2026 09:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have arrested a man following the incident on Saturday
  
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• Over-70 drivers mandatory eye test update under new Andy Burnham plan

  10-08-2026 09:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New data has been published
  
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• North East woman sent horrific messages to girl who rejected her romantic advances

  10-08-2026 08:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hollie Hay, 22, was previously in court for sending messages threatening to kill a former teacher
  
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• Newcastle woman so big she took up two bus seats finds way to lose 17 stone

  10-08-2026 08:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Clare Dowell says she was bullied at school - by a teacher - and 'felt like Donkey Kong'
  
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• New advice for 80pc of pregnant women as rule to change in 2026

  10-08-2026 07:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NHS says women should be taking action every day when they are trying to get pregnant
  
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• North East Met Office forecasts 31C temperatures this week as UK set for fifth heatwave

  10-08-2026 01:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has warned people that temperatures will climb this week
  
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• Popular Killingworth park set to have a new café by next year

  10-08-2026 01:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Council is now looking for a tenant for the prospective eatery
  
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• Concern in Northumberland as rural fibre broadband network builder hit with winding up petition

  10-08-2026 01:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company has been working in several areas in Northumberland
  
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• Newcastle lout threw rock at takeaway worker's car after argument over leak

  10-08-2026 01:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Patterson caused damage to the vehicle but was arrested by police nearby
  
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• North Tyneside's public toilet opening times 'under review' amid call to extend them

  10-08-2026 01:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council maintains that public WC's are open depending on public demand
  
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