County Durham news

• Two 'crucial' things you must do now to avoid paying higher energy bills

  01-07-2026 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The advice from experts comes as the new Ofgem energy price cap kicks in on Wednesday, with many UK householders expected to pay higher bills
  
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• Newcastle man subjected to 'appalling' beating by football fan in Sunderland

  01-07-2026 21:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Dodds subjected the victim to a shocking attack which was racially motivated
  
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• Northumberland Fusiliers' sacrifice remembered on 110th anniversary of Battle of the Somme

  01-07-2026 19:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The regiment suffered the highest number of casualties of any regiment on the opening day
  
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• Gateshead High Fell by-election candidate and polling station lists

  01-07-2026 19:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here is the full candidate list and polling station list for the upcoming High Fell by-election on July 9
  
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• Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to a former director of Social Services

  01-07-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
  
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• £240,000 NHS payout after Durham patient needed foot amputated when fractured ankle became infected

  01-07-2026 18:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man had to have a life-saving amputation after his fractured ankle became severely infected under NHS care
  
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• High Borrans charity 'deeply saddened' by closure of centre but legacy will live on'

  01-07-2026 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  High Borrans is set for closure in November, with a charitable organisation behind it left "saddened"
  
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• The scenes in the Newcastle fan zone as DR Congo lead against England in the World Cup 2026 last 32

  01-07-2026 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Three Lions are playing the African side for the first time ever
  
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• Supporters gather in Newcastle fan zone to watch England take on DR Congo in World Cup 2026 last 32

  01-07-2026 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Three Lions will take on the African side for the first time ever on Wednesday evening
  
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• Relief in the Newcastle fan zone as two Harry Kane goals secure England win against DR Congo

  01-07-2026 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Three Lions took on the African side for the first time ever
  
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• Relief at the Newcastle fan zone as two Harry Kane goals secure England win against DR Congo

  01-07-2026 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Three Lions are playing the African side for the first time ever
  
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• Police statement in full as two people die in North Shields house fire

  01-07-2026 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services have been at the scene since around 3.30am this morning
  
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• North Shields house fire: Two people die as investigation continues

  01-07-2026 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighting crews were called to a property in Cragside Avenue in North Shields after a blaze broke out Wednesday morning
  
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• Tributes to 'bright, smart and funny' Whitley Bay university student after sudden death aged 21

  01-07-2026 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Finn Dickinson, known as Rivers, was in the third year of a history degree at Lancaster University when tragedy struck last month
  
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• Top Newcastle private schools announce completion of merger amid 'unprecedented pressures'

  01-07-2026 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Royal Grammar School and Westfield School will now exist under the banner of a new organisation, the RGS Newcastle Group of Schools
  
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• Newcastle City Baths to be taken over by new operator after charity's collapse

  01-07-2026 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council says handing the City Baths to GLL will protect the historic pool's future, though admits it is unlikely to get back £6 million it is owed from its former operator
  
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• Stop suffering from hay fever and try pharmacist's 6 easy steps to ease symptoms

  01-07-2026 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you're suffering from hay fever this summer, a pharmacist has shared 6 commonly recommended treatments that may help to relieve your symptoms – and they really work
  
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• All Halifax banks to disappear from high street with customers moved to Lloyds

  01-07-2026 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Halifax customers will be invited to move across to the Lloyds app and digital banking and will see their accounts rebranded to Lloyds
  
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• Hopes for business boost after Edinburgh networking event for Chamber of Commerce

  01-07-2026 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The event was said to be an opportunity for representatives to collaborate and expand their networks beyond their home regions
  
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• Warning over packing lithium batteries in suitcases ahead of summer holiday season

  01-07-2026 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The warning comes as 675,000 are set to pass through Newcastle and Teesside Airports this July and August
  
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• Tyneside shipyard owner welcomes new opportunities in Defence Investment Plan

  01-07-2026 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Balaena chief executive Simon Gillett said the news was a vote of confidence in historic shipbuilding communities like Tyneside
  
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• Sunderland's National Glass Centre added Heritage buildings at risk register

  01-07-2026 14:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Glass Centre is one of nine buildings in the North East added to the register
  
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• Major TG Jones update as 150 high street shops at risk of closure under shake-up

  01-07-2026 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are a number of TG Jones stores in the North East including Newcastle, Gateshead, Durham and Morpeth
  
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• Greggs finance boss to retire after 28 years with the high street bakery

  01-07-2026 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Greggs chief Roisin Currie thanked Richard Hutton for his "outstanding" contribution to the business
  
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• Search for missing 15-year-old last seen bare foot believed to have travelled to Newcastle

  01-07-2026 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cleveland Police officers are working to find Lilee Chalk, who was last seen at around 9pm, on Tuesday, June 30
  
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• Metro suspension LIVE: Updates as trains back on but passengers warned normal service 'will take some time'

  01-07-2026 14:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trains had been suspended between Heworth and South Shields and Heworth and South Hylton
  
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• Gateshead cat rescued after being run over by car and left 'close to death'

  01-07-2026 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  When Shola arrived at the PDSA pet hospital in Gateshead, she was bleeding from her nose and eye, struggling to breathe, and unable to stand
  
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• Former Royal Navy officer jailed for double murder on trial for rape and indecent assaults including North East boy

  01-07-2026 13:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Allan Grimson was sentenced for the killings of Nicholas Wright and Sion Jenkins in 2001, and he now stands accused of rape and indecent assault
  
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• Dramatic rescue from North Shields house fire as probe launched - fire brigade statement in full

  01-07-2026 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five fire appliances were called to an address on Wednesday morning as one patient has been taken to hospital for further treatment
  
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• Metro suspension expected for 'most of day' following 'failed engineering vehicle' - key details

  01-07-2026 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trains had been suspended between Heworth and South Shields and Heworth South and Hylton due to a failed engineering vehicle
  
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