County Durham news

• Police issue major update in River Tyne search for missing man with two arrested

  17-08-2026 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are scouring the River Tyne at Wylam for 22-year-old Liam, who is believed to have entered the water
  
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• River Tyne search LIVE: Updates after missing man, 22, believed to have entered water at Wylam

  17-08-2026 21:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam was last seen heading towards Wylam from Wylam Bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning
  
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• Every update on A1 crash in Northumberland which closed major road for several hours

  17-08-2026 21:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the scene of a serious crash on the A1 in Northumberland between Felton and Swarland
  
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• Three confirmed dead after helicopter crash on Greek island

  17-08-2026 20:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three people have died following the crash on Sifnos, in the Aegean Sea
  
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• I tried St James' Park's new hospitality suite and was treated to an incredible matchday experience

  17-08-2026 20:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United took on Bayer 04 Leverkusen in a pre-season friendly - and I was able to see it from new heights
  
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• Thousands of new homes could be built around North East train and Metro stations

  17-08-2026 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are fears that places like Newsham, Bedlington, and Prudhoe do not have sufficient train services to justify the Government's push to fast-track housebuilding around stations
  
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• Seven people treated at scene of three-vehicle collision on A697 in Northumberland

  17-08-2026 20:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to a three-vehicle crash on the A697 an hour after a three-vehicle collision on the A1 in Northumberland
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, August 17

  17-08-2026 20:07 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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• Bully strangled and beat girlfriend with shoe after Barcelona scored against Newcastle

  17-08-2026 19:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Benjamin Ypma, of Washington, subjected the woman to two assaults in two days and has now been locked up
  
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• Boat capsizes near mouth of River Tyne sparking major emergency response

  17-08-2026 19:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is believed that the vessel has sunk with it not longer being visible and its current position and condition remain unknown
  
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• New plans for third Northumberland data centre that could take two years to build

  17-08-2026 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new proposals would see a third data centre built between the one under construction at Cambois and one seeking planning permission at West Sleekburn
  
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• Three-vehicle A1 crash in Northumberland causes traffic chaos with two people hospitalised

  17-08-2026 18:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two people have been taken to hospital after suffering injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on the A1 near Felton
  
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• Princess Eugenie shares name of new daughter - including tribute to Elizabeth II

  17-08-2026 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The newest member of the royal family has a name that means a lot to her royal parents
  
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• North East set for rain this week as forecast shows return to typical British weather

  17-08-2026 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The frequent heatwaves have broken the pattern for the more traditional British weather
  
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• A1 Northumberland crash LIVE updates on major delays with second collision on A697

  17-08-2026 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on the A1 in Northumberland between Felton and Swarland
  
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• Five teens killed in wrong-way motorway crash named as all families notified

  17-08-2026 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The five teenage boys who died after a BMW drove against traffic on the M9 in Co Kildare in the early hours of Sunday morning have been named, with gardaí confirming all families have been notified
  
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• The North East town that's been named one of the most dangerous places in the country

  17-08-2026 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These are the spots with the highest crime rates outside of London
  
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• Warning to public after monkey escapes from Scottish wildlife park

  17-08-2026 17:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People are urged not to approach Luka, who has escaped from his enclosure and is now roaming free
  
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• Meet the 45-year-old high jumper and mother-of-six who will be competing in South Korea this month

  17-08-2026 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emily MacDonald will take part in the World Masters Athletics Championships
  
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• Donald Trump threatens to 'bomb the s***' out of Oman if it 'gets in our way' of Iran deal

  17-08-2026 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump said he would turn to attack Oman if it poses any difficulty in the US reaching a deal with Iran
  
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• A1 Northumberland crash LIVE updates on major delays with road closed in both directions

  17-08-2026 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on the A1 in Northumberland between Felton and Swarland
  
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• Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere cause of death update as 911 call confirmed

  17-08-2026 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hayden Panettiere, the actress known for Heroes and Scream, was pronounced dead at the scene after a 911 call reported she was in cardiac arrest at her home in South Carolina on Sunday, August 16
  
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• Police issue update as man dies after 'being bitten by dog' in Yorkshire and arrest made

  17-08-2026 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 55-year-old man remains in custody after another man, also aged 55, died after being bitten by a dog in Wakefield, Yorkshire
  
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• Centre for Life offers discounted entry to Universal Credit claimants this month

  17-08-2026 14:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The science centre is offering discounted tickets to help ease the cost of living for struggling families
  
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• Northumbria Maritime Volunteer Service joins nurdle clean-up operation in River Tyne

  17-08-2026 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A multi-agency operation worked together on the River Tyne to locate and recover the small plastic pellets
  
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• North East coastguards among 580 backing chief executive no confidence vote

  17-08-2026 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An expression of no confidence and independent review into leadership culture has been called
  
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• Heartbroken Brendan O'Carroll cancels Mrs Brown's Boys specials after 'medical issue'

  17-08-2026 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mrs Brown's Boys creator and star Brendan O'Carroll has announced that the BBC comedy's Christmas and New Year's specials have been cancelled due to an "unexpected medical issue" requiring immediate surgery
  
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• Officers told 'not to pursue' wrong-way driver before crash killed five teens

  17-08-2026 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five teenagers died when a suspected stolen BMW collided head-on with the car of a family on their way to the airport
  
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• Car driven into Sunderland hair salon before offenders flee in another vehicle

  17-08-2026 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The collision caused 'significant damage' at Queen B Hair and Beauty Clinic on Hylton Road in Sunderland
  
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• CCTV plea as River Tyne search for missing man leaves Northumberland community 'shocked'

  17-08-2026 13:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both Northumbria Police and the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team remain on the scene of the incident on Monday
  
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