County Durham news

• 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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• Tributes to Dermot Murnaghan 'legend of the news' following death at 68

  11-07-2026 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Popular broadcaster had been suffering from stage four prostrate cancer
  
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• Driver knocked man out with one punch in road rage outburst in Byker

  11-07-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Wood clipped the victim's car and refused to give his details then lashed out when he started filming on his phone
  
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• NHS 'busiest ever' warning as hot weather combines with World Cup to see record numbers at A&E

  11-07-2026 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bosses highlighted how busy the NHS has been during the summer so far
  
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• Banners, bands and The Big Meeting - crowds turn out as Durham Miners' Gala celebrates 140 years

  11-07-2026 15:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Angela Rayner joins vibrant Durham Miners' Gala as it marks significant year
  
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• Tyneside school prom shut down hours early after 'violence' and 'aggressive behaviour' as police probe launched

  11-07-2026 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A police investigation is underway after a school's prom was shut down by the venue's staff after alleged violence, aggressive behaviour and damage to property
  
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• Grainger Market evacuated after 'electrical fire' in Newcastle city centre

  11-07-2026 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An electrical fire broke out in Newcastle city centre on Saturday morning
  
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• Sir Chris Witty warns working from home is making people 'frail'

  11-07-2026 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sir Chris Whitty urges people to exercise more and find things to enjoy
  
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• Mayor of Newcastle's twin Norwegian city on 'berserk atmosphere' ahead of England's World Cup clash

  11-07-2026 13:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marit Warncke talked about the 'strong bond' between the two countries, how Erling Haaland is viewed back home, and gave us a score prediction
  
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• Newcastle restaurant and pub jobs for those wanting to work in buzzing city

  11-07-2026 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These 10 roles are spread across the vibrant hospitality sector in the North East's most popular city
  
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• Homes with a fuse box told certain smell could signal huge danger

  11-07-2026 11:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People have been told to act quickly
  
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• Local leaders join union groups ahead of 140th Durham Miner's Gala this weekend

  11-07-2026 11:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The leaders of the largest union in the country are set to speak at the Durham Miner's Gala
  
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• North Tyneside Council invests in emergency throwlines to increase water safety

  11-07-2026 11:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  12 new installations of equipment have taken place at key inland open water sites, giving people permanent access to the life-saving kit
  
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• Pensioner and man in court accused of dealing cannabis from Northumberland home

  11-07-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wheelchair-bound Julie Scott and Kane Hayes also alleged dealt pregabalin and gabapentin, both class C drugs
  
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• Cross-party backing for campaign to dual the A1 in Northumberland

  11-07-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MPs and councillors from most of the main political parties have backed the call to improve safety on the main road
  
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• New Sunderland NHS emergency department set to open - key details

  11-07-2026 10:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's new eye emergency department is set to kick start the opening of the new Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital.
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe released from custody

  11-07-2026 08:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say he is no longer part of the murder inquiry
  
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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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• '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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• 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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• 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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