County Durham news

• Three appliances you should never plug into an extension lead, say experts

  11-10-2026 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Extension leads are a practical household staple, but experts warn they can become a serious fire hazard if the wrong appliances are connected to them — here are the three you should always plug directly into the wall.
  
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• Metro delays LIVE: Trains resume between South Gosforth and Shiremoor after 'overhead line issue'

  12-10-2026 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trains are suspended between South Gosforth and Shiremoor.
  
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• Northumbrian Water urges households to take these steps as reservoir levels remain low

  12-10-2026 13:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbrian Water says sustained rainfall is needed over the coming months to help replenish reservoirs and water resources
  
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• Tiger King star Carole Baskin issues statement after Yorkshire Wildlife Park death

  12-10-2026 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tiger King star Carole Baskin has offered her condolences to the family of the man who died following a tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, while insisting the animal "was not doing anything wrong."
  
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• Mum-of-four died after paint canister exploded in bin bag fire

  12-10-2026 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Katie Louise Marshall, 32, died after showing significant respiratory failure
  
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• Mum-of-four died after pain canister exploded in bin bag fire

  12-10-2026 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Katie Louise Marshall, 32, died after showing significant respiratory failure
  
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• Tragedy as driver dies after car collides with barrier and overturns on the A1 in Durham

  12-10-2026 12:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• 'Outstanding' Newcastle Italian restaurant suddenly closes leaving customers 'devastated'

  12-10-2026 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  La Famiglia has sadly closed its doors for good after serving Italian food to customers in Newcastle for almost a decade
  
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• Two rescued by the RNLI and coastguard after becoming stranded on Holy Island causeway

  12-10-2026 12:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two people were brought to safety on Sunday
  
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• Father and son stranded on disappearing sand bank rescued on Northumberland coast

  12-10-2026 12:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The stranded pair were rescued by RNLI volunteers moments before the sand bank became fully submerged at Budle Bay
  
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• Horror at French school as pupil, 14, 'shoots principal and teacher'

  12-10-2026 11:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A student has been arrested after a school's headteacher and one of its teachers were injured in a shooting at Joseph-Lakanal college in Aubagne, France
  
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• Tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park 'didn't mean to kill man', zookeeper believes

  12-10-2026 11:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A tiger involved in a fatal incident at Yorkshire Wildlife Park may not have understood what was happening when a man entered its enclosure, an animal keeper has claimed.
  
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• Tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park 'didn't mean to kill man', believes keeper

  12-10-2026 11:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A tiger involved in a fatal incident at Yorkshire Wildlife Park may not have understood what was happening when a man entered its enclosure, an animal keeper has claimed.
  
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• 'American Covid' mask update as guidance issued after cases rise

  12-10-2026 11:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS have warned of rising COVID-19 and flu cases across Britain, with hospital admissions climbing as winter approaches – here's the latest official guidance on face coverings.
  
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• Tiger victim's final action before being pounced on at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

  12-10-2026 11:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man has died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, after reportedly dancing and posing for a photo before leaping over the fence
  
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• Northern Lights UK forecast as Met Office update on Monday night visibility

  12-10-2026 10:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued an update on whether the Northern Lights could be visible across the UK on Monday night, following a spectacular Aurora Borealis display over the weekend
  
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• Yorkshire Wildlife Park to remain closed after man killed by tiger

  12-10-2026 09:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Horrific video online showed the man being pawed by the tiger at the Doncaster zoo
  
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• Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack eyewitness speaks out on tragic incident

  12-10-2026 09:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Del Taylor was on the viewing platform at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster when the man approached her and asked her to take his photo with Altai the Siberian tiger in the background, moments before he jumped into the enclosure
  
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• XL Bully to be destroyed after owner told him to 'get' Bolton letting agent

  12-10-2026 09:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Walkden, 62, was handed a suspended sentence after his XL Bully dog Tank attacked letting agent James Melly in Bolton following court proceedings at Manchester Crown Court
  
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• Major personal tax allowance £12,570 update as Bank of England says 'should rise automatically'

  12-10-2026 09:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The threshold has been frozen since 2021 and is currently planned to stay so until 2031
  
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• Woman says she loves her new Geordie accent after waking up with it

  12-10-2026 09:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  She went to bed with a headache three years ago
  
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• Heath experts explain what to do if you have 'American Covid' as infections rise

  12-10-2026 08:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Covid cases rose to around 7% in September, with hospital admission rates increasing by around 50% over the same period, according to figures
  
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• Metro delays LIVE: Trains off between South Gosforth and Shiremoor due to 'overhead line issue'

  12-10-2026 07:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trains are suspended between South Gosforth and Shiremoor.
  
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• New NHS prescription change begins and patients need to 'switch it on'

  12-10-2026 07:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Patients need to take action
  
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• Vitamin B12 treatment switch for thousands to 'simpler alternative'

  12-10-2026 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around one in 10 people in the UK have low or deficient vitamin B12 which can leave people feeling shattered and weak
  
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• Northumberland cabinet agree to increase telecare charges with warden service scrapped

  12-10-2026 01:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council said it needed to make cuts and make the service consistent across Northumberland
  
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• Northumberland pensioner left cyclist seriously injured in dangerous overtaking move on blind bend

  12-10-2026 01:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Rice was just moments from his home after playing tennis when he knocked the cyclist off
  
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• 'I had no idea it could end like that' - Alice Ruggles' mum reveals guilt at not spotting stalking danger 10 years on from murder

  12-10-2026 01:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sue Hills has devoted her life to educating others about the dangers of stalking after daughter was killed by obsessive ex in Gateshead
  
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• Ashington football fan's 'remarkable' decade of fundraising after dad's prostate cancer scare

  12-10-2026 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The likes of Jeff Stelling inspired Steve Baptist to walk 26 miles with football club pals for the 10th year in a row
  
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• Young driver seriously injured pal after his car caught fire following Hexham crash

  12-10-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jordan Reynolds had illegally low tyre treads when he smashed into a tree in Hexham
  
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