County Durham news

• Remembering Gavin McMahon - the North East's only victim of 9/11 25 years on

  11-09-2026 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gavin McMahon was just 35 when he was killed in the September 11 terror attacks - 25 years on, we remember the North East's only victim on 9/11
  
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• Andy Burnham cancels engagements following death of his father

  14-09-2026 14:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Downing Street has made the announcement
  
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• Family of fallen police officer killed in A66 crash speak out after support on day of his funeral

  14-09-2026 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Tom Clough's relatives thanked people for the outpouring of love on the day of his ceremonial funeral
  
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• Photos of Gateshead flooding clean-up with 'incredibly difficult repair' to come

  14-09-2026 14:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbrian Water has issued an update on the situation today, with several road closures still in place to facilitate the use of heavy machinery
  
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• Searches for missing Northumberland man continue as murder suspects told they will not be charged

  14-09-2026 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 36-year-old has not been seen since May
  
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• Plans to demolish Jesmond social club for 40 new homes could be approved this week

  14-09-2026 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors will decide on Friday whether to allow the demolition of the derelict Royal British Legion Club in Jesmond, where developers want to build a new apartment block
  
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• North East postcodes among 70 UK areas hit by Royal Mail delays - full list

  14-09-2026 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Royal Mail says delays can happen due to a number of factors, such as sickness absence, resourcing or other reasons
  
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• Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd back in jail after assaulting partner over pizza comment

  14-09-2026 13:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Shepherd had been jailed previously for manslaughter in a separate case
  
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• Man left unconscious and another suffers facial injuries after assault at North East McDonald's

  14-09-2026 13:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary is appealing for witnesses after the incident, which took place in the early hours of Sunday morning
  
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• Channel 5 Forever Home cast: Who stars in the Northumberland filmed drama?

  14-09-2026 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Channel 5's new drama Forever Home is based on the bestselling book by Graham Norton and features familiar faces known for Shetland, Downton Abbey, Emmerdale and more
  
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• DWP warns 'you can't do it yourself' as 6-day £300 Winter Fuel Payment deadline looms

  14-09-2026 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around nine million pensioners are due to help ranging between £100 and £300 to help with winter bills
  
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• Northumbrian Water update as Gateshead road closures remain in place after huge burst water main

  14-09-2026 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police and Gateshead Council have been supporting the water company in dealing with the 'heavy burst' of a water main
  
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• NHS 'available to everyone' alert - free tests and treatments

  14-09-2026 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NHS has issued a reminder to UK residents
  
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• Man charged with arson after fire broke out at North East leisure complex

  14-09-2026 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both Durham Constabulary and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene at 7.55pm on Friday
  
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• Gateshead flooding LIVE: Northumbrian Water update amid ongoing road closures

  14-09-2026 12:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After drivers going to the Great North Run were caught up in this yesterday, motorists are being warned about the impact of the clean-up operation
  
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• Gateshead flooding LIVE: Aftermath of burst water main on Great North Run day continues

  14-09-2026 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drivers heading out for the Great North Run are being warned about flooding at the Redheugh Bridge roundabout
  
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• Evri advertising 502 North East jobs as delivery company prepares for Christmas

  14-09-2026 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This comes as Evri is looking to deliver over 4million parcels a day at the busiest times between Black Friday and the end of the year
  
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• List of all rail firms covered by new train rule after major change confirmed

  14-09-2026 11:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The move, which will also affect travellers in the North East, has been described as a 'common-sense change that puts passengers first'
  
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• Paediatrician explains 13 signs of childhood cancer most parents would miss

  14-09-2026 11:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dr Sharna Shanmugavadivel says 'trust your instincts'
  
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• Chaos as volcano erupts at holiday hotspot cancelling flights

  14-09-2026 11:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mount Etna in Sicily erupted on Monday morning, causing travel chaos in the region as Catania Airport was forced to ground flights for safety reasons, with passengers diverted to Palermo.
  
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• Great North Run 2026 as it happened: North East celebrates joyous, history-making 45th race day

  14-09-2026 10:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  63,000 runners took on the 13.1-mile Great North Run route from Newcastle city centre to South Shields - and the Chronicle was there from the start to the finish line
  
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• Full list of 106 Beefeater restaurants that have shut including North East sites

  14-09-2026 09:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The closures include four venues in the North East, in County Durham and North Tyneside - here's the full UK list
  
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• Popular foods banned from school dinners in major rule change

  14-09-2026 07:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It comes after a huge change in who qualifies for free meals
  
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• Inside a Northumberland barn conversion with 'amazing' panoramic views for sale at £625,000

  14-09-2026 01:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The barn conversion has amazing views and is nestled in a quiet Northumberland village
  
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• Northumberland Tories vow to 'block' Mayor's tourism tax plans

  14-09-2026 01:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A leading councillor said the Tories would do 'what they can' to block the move
  
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• Newcastle man threatened to 'flood streets with Spice' in 'childish' Facebook rant

  14-09-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Blair, who admitted producing a psychoactive substance alongside Melusi Gamede said he would 'flood the streets with Spice'
  
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• First look at plans for transformed £12m maternity unit in Gateshead as sketch released

  14-09-2026 01:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hospital bosses at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead have shared an artist's sketch of what the revamped maternity unit will look like.
  
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• 'Large and threatening' North East domestic abuser branded a 'coward' by judge

  14-09-2026 01:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carl Coppen subjected the woman to 'despicable' assaults including headbutting her in the face and lifting her off her feet by her neck
  
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• New burst water main update as Gateshead road re-opens after day of disruption

  13-09-2026 22:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Askew Road in Gateshead has now re-opened after being closed on Sunday
  
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• Tynedale mum launches counselling charity after son's cancer death - 'it means he is never far away'

  13-09-2026 21:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryan Castle died aged just 22 after an aggressive brain tumour was found
  
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