County Durham news

• 'Sinkhole' closes Chester-le-Street road and halts resurfacing work

  14-10-2017 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council has been forced to close part of Ropery Lane in the town after the hole opened up on Saturday afternoon
  
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• 'I took a seven-hour coach trip to Wembley with Newcastle United fans and every minute was a joy'

  15-03-2025 19:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chronicle reporter Owen Younger joined Newcastle United fans on an early morning coach to London for the Carabao Cup Final
  
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• HMRC sends child benefit message to parents earning under £80,000 as many could be missing out

  15-03-2025 19:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parents are being urged to check if they are missing out on money - here are details about child benefit and the High Income charge
  
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• Amble man took £4,000 from ex's account after helping her set-up internet banking

  15-03-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Woodhouse bought his girlfriend a phone, helped her set-up the banking app, then transferred the cash to himself after taking the phone back from her when they broke up
  
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• Why isn't Britain's Got Talent on? ITV show 'taken off air' as viewers complain

  15-03-2025 18:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Britain's Got Talent will not air in its usual Saturday night timeslot on ITV this week with it now back until March 22
  
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• Inside the 'skinny' Northumberland house with a surprisingly spacious interior

  15-03-2025 18:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This two bedroom Morpeth apartment features a good size lounge, a master bedroom with an en suite, and a utility room
  
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• 'I stopped drinking alcohol for one year and it has changed my life and helped me lose 6.5st'

  15-03-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amanda Stewart, from County Durham, reached a new low in her life and knew she had to make a change
  
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• Three major DWP State Pension changes coming in April for millions of people

  15-03-2025 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here is a round-up of the main changes to expect in April, including the rises expected in Basic and New State Pension
  
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• Convicted Northumberland drag racer who flouted driving ban for fourth and fifth time avoids jail

  15-03-2025 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Burdis, who was previously locked up and disqualified for dangerous driving after taking part in an illegal race in a Cramlington industrial estate, kept his freedom, despite his repeated disregard for the court order
  
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• Newcastle United fan hoping for cup final win to make it a special birthday to remember

  15-03-2025 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Siobhan Coogan, from North Shields, is en-route to Wembley on her brithday to see Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup Final
  
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• Eddie Howe demand issued for Carabao Cup final as 'it's only right'

  15-03-2025 13:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Howe has a big decision to make
  
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• DWP £434 a month boost for people with any of these 15 hearing conditions

  15-03-2025 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you have a health condition involving your hearing, you may be able to claim Personal Independence Payment or Attendance Allowance
  
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• Recalling Newcastle United's 10 Wembley cup finals - the good and the bad

  15-03-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  When the Magpies face Liverpool on Sunday, it will be their 11th cup final at Wembley Stadium
  
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• Drunk electrician with knuckleduster flashed his genitals on busy Gosforth street

  15-03-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kristaps Pucis, who has a previous conviction for sexual assault, was spotted by a member of public with his pants around his knees
  
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• The Angel of the North dons Newcastle United shirt ahead of Carabao Cup Final at Wembley

  15-03-2025 11:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fans travelling on the A1 on Saturday morning were greeted with a sight of the famous landmark wearing a huge Newcastle United flag over its body
  
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• Shameless Kenton dad stole vape from shop then abused staff in front of daughter

  15-03-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jordan Fortune was with his child at a petrol station when he helped himself to the vape
  
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• Perverted Northumberland postman whose victim took her own life could be locked up for longer

  15-03-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Stewart, from Amble in Northumberland, sexually assaulted five women while working for Royal Mail
  
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• Full list of DWP payments affected by benefit cap - and when you're not affected

  15-03-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have outlined which benefits are impacted by the cap, which are not affected and how much the cap amounts are
  
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• Dog walkers in Northumberland given guidance for visiting popular beauty spots this spring

  15-03-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Staff at the Northumberland National Park are encouraging dog owners to keep their pets on leads and to responsibly dispose of their waste
  
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• DWP investigators could seize phones and raid homes under benefit fraud crackdown

  15-03-2025 10:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Under a proposed law, officials would be able to request court approval to enter premises and take possession of items
  
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• RVI hospital ward turns black and white to support Newcastle United in Carabao Cup final

  15-03-2025 10:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Irene Laws, the housekeeper on ward 30 in the Newcastle hospital, has been the driving force behind the Toon-themed transformation
  
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• Every bill that's going up in April and how to cut costs now before it's too late

  15-03-2025 09:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Households are facing a perfect storm of bill increases next month, with energy, council tax and water all set to increase. Here's what you can do to beat the hikes
  
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• Gene Hackman's children 'not included in his will' as they face battle over £40m fortune

  15-03-2025 09:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gene Hackman's children are reportedly not included in his will, which leaves his entire £40million fortune to his wife Betsy, who died alongside him in their New Mexico home
  
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• The historic Newcastle building which has survived while the city has transformed around it

  15-03-2025 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our two views of the market keeper’s house in the former Cattle Market area were captured in 1977 and 2023
  
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• Full list of places serving food in Durham city ordered to improve hygiene standards by inspectors

  15-03-2025 04:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The low-rated food hygiene standards, according to the Food Standards Agency, in the historic city of Durham
  
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• Wallsend shoplifter with 335 offences recalled to prison days after release for foul behaviour in cell

  15-03-2025 03:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Serial shoplifter Jamie Brown, from Wallsend, had been arrested for stealing goods from Morrisons
  
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• Newsham from above: Northumberland Line's newest station pictured ahead of opening

  15-03-2025 03:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newsham station will be the next station to open on the Northumberland Line
  
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• The 'magnificent' eco-friendly Gateshead house with cosy snug and charming balcony

  15-03-2025 03:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The five-bedroom property in Rowlands Gill has been described as 'beautifully designed' by Pattinson estate agents
  
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• Sentenced: Dangerous North East arsonists who set fires in buildings across the region

  15-03-2025 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Six North East criminals whose reckless actions put people in serious danger have been dealt with in court
  
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• Inadequate Washington GP practice has improved but watchdog still has 'significant concerns'

  15-03-2025 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Harraton Surgery in Washington has around 3,800 registered patients, and it has now been taken out of special measures but concerns remain
  
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