County Durham news

• State pension age change MPs make urgent Universal Credit call

  11-07-2026 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A committee said a growing number of 66-year-olds may have to rely on the £425-a-month standard rate of Universal Credit for longer
  
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• Ann Widdecombe murder investigation updates: Arrested man released without charge

  11-07-2026 08:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP, died aged 78
  
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• TV Licence fee explained as Netflix and Amazon Prime users may need to pay £180

  11-07-2026 07:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK TV Licence fee is £180 a year for a colour TV and £60.50 for a black-and-white TV set following a price rise in April 2026
  
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• 'What wealthy people do' with their money every summer

  11-07-2026 07:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A wealth expert has explained their strategy
  
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• Postcode Lottery results with winning streets in Newcastle and Consett

  11-07-2026 01:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents in several North East areas who play the national game have been lucky enough to win a £1,000 prize
  
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• Inside a Jesmond period townhouse with view over Town Moor for sale at £650,000

  11-07-2026 01:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The three storey property has many original features
  
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• Perverts including cop and headteacher who trawled the internet to feed their sick desires

  11-07-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These ten depraved offenders have now been dealt with in court, after their vile actions were uncovered by police
  
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• How the Tall Ships Race first sailed into the River Tyne 40 years ago

  11-07-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The spectacular fleet of vessels attracted one million spectators during four days in July 1986
  
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• Convicted Cramlington flasher failed to register with police while homeless

  11-07-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As part of being on the Sex Offenders' Register, Darren Harris must make contact with police every seven days when he doesn't have a fixed address
  
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• Life in North East coastal town named in top 10 for 'best night out'

  11-07-2026 01:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The seaside town was ranked for the number of pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants
  
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• Burglar jailed 13 years for role in botched Newcastle jewellery shop ram-raid that caused £100k damage

  11-07-2026 01:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mohamed Khan, 22, was part of a group who reversed a van into Sunny Jewellers in the West End of the city in March
  
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• Durham Miners' Gala 'important as ever' as 'celebration of working-class unity'

  11-07-2026 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trades Union Congress General Secretary Paul Nowak has spoken as over 200,000 people arrive in County Durham for the 140th 'Big Meeting'
  
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• Ann Widdecombe murder investigation: Updates as 26-year-old man arrested

  10-07-2026 22:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP, died aged 78
  
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• Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball numbers for Friday's £24m jackpot

  10-07-2026 21:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All of the important details about the EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• Tyneside woman banned from driving after veering into oncoming traffic causing serious injuries

  10-07-2026 21:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Megan Sanderson, 21, veered into oncoming traffic on the A19 in April 2025, and she received a suspended sentence in court on Wednesday
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, July 10

  10-07-2026 21:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• The moving police funeral for PC Jess Turnbull brought tears but it was a powerful tribute

  10-07-2026 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Jess Turnbull's funeral saw hundreds of police officers give her a powerful send-off
  
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• North East towns miss out on Town of Culture bid

  10-07-2026 20:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While several towns have missed out on this year's bid, councils maintain their areas have much to be proud of.
  
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• Ann Widdecombe murder investigation as 26-year-old man arrested - key details

  10-07-2026 20:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 78-year-old former politician was found dead at her home in Haytor, and Devon and Cornwall Police have made an arrest
  
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• Ann Widdecombe live: 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder

  10-07-2026 19:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP, died aged 78
  
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• Latest problem with new Tyne and Wear Metro fleet explained as 'issue' causes rush hour delays

  10-07-2026 19:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After a number of the Metro's new 555 trains were taken out of action on Friday, it has emerged that the latest concern surrounds their suspension system
  
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• Ann Widdecombe live: Police conference about to begin on murder investigation

  10-07-2026 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP, died aged 78
  
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• Ann Widdecombe live: Police to issue statement as murder investigation launched

  10-07-2026 17:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP, died aged 78
  
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• Murder investigation launched after former MP Ann Widdecombe found dead at her Devon home

  10-07-2026 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to an address in Devon on Thursday morning where the former Conservative MP was found dead with serious injuries as detectives launch Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
  
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• Parents of PC Jess Turnbull on their 'unimaginable loss' as she is honoured with moving ceremonial police funeral

  10-07-2026 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Jess Turnbull was tragically killed when responding to a collision in June, and she has now been celebrated at Newcastle Cathedral
  
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• Judge at Old Bailey begins summing up in trial of John Henry Sayers and son

  10-07-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers and John Henry Sayers jnr deny GBH with intent on Walter Patterson and say they were acting in reasonable self-defence
  
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• 'Convoy of caravans' return to Whitley Bay's Spanish City in 'Illegal encampment

  10-07-2026 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A convoy of caravans has returned to where it was moved off earlier in the week outside the Spanish City
  
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• Metro bosses promise Washington extension answers after councillor's 'whitewash' claims

  10-07-2026 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A councillor in Washington accused Tyne and Wear Metro bosses this week of having “refused to enter any conversation about problems which may arise” from the network's promised extension
  
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• Newcastle pub demolition blocked as council rejects Starbucks drive-thru plans

  10-07-2026 16:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors unanimously voted to reject plans to demolish The Balloon, in Fenham, and replace the closed pub with a Starbucks drive-thru coffee shop
  
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• Three arrested on suspicion of murder in search for missing Northumberland man

  10-07-2026 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul was last seen in Alnwick on May 13
  
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