County Durham news

• Underground fire on Newcastle Quayside LIVE: Updates as firefighters deal with incident

  27-11-2017 14:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A spokeswoman for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said they have a crew at Queen Street to deal with an underground fire
  
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• Newcastle United's open-top bus trophy parade route in full with thousands set to line streets

  24-03-2025 21:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Carabao Cup celebrations will start on Saturday with an open-top bus parade before the party moves to the Town Moor
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, March 24

  24-03-2025 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday,March 24
  
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• Newcastle International Airport extension plans unveiled in bid to boost passenger experience

  24-03-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle International Airport wants to extend its terminal to house an improved baggage claim area and a bigger departure lounge, both aimed at cutting overcrowding
  
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• Pensioner died after prolonged attack by cows in Northumberland, inquest told

  24-03-2025 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The attack happened in 2020, with questions about previous cow attacks in the area raised
  
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• Northumberland County Council's development company Advance set for major restructure

  24-03-2025 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors will vote on the proposals this week
  
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• Police searching for missing South Shields man Kyle Hawes

  24-03-2025 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 33-year-old was reported missing on Saturday night with police now increasingly concerned for his welfare
  
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• North East Business Awards launches in 25th anniversary year

  24-03-2025 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The event in September will have 10 awards for the best and most innovative companies in the region
  
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• Northumberland town 'deserves better' as council defends record with new £500,000 approved

  24-03-2025 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council has invested £4.6 million into Prudhoe in recent years on a range of projects - with an extra £500,000 now being available
  
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• Work begins on new £6.5m Morpeth's King Edward IV School sports hall

  24-03-2025 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former sports hall will be converted into class space to boost the school's capacity
  
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• Whitley Bay Metro footbridge not to be re-opened until spring 2026

  24-03-2025 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans not to re-open one of the station's footbridge until Spring next year is a source of disappointment for a Whitley Bay councillor.
  
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• Blast victim Jason Laws’ legacy helps community centre that provided refuge following tragedy

  24-03-2025 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 35-year-old's family donated money collected at his funeral to Merton Lodge Community Centre
  
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• Northumbria Police officer may lose job after being involved in Sunderland brawl

  24-03-2025 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kate Dolan was already suspended from Northumbria Police when she played her part in a brawl involving up to 20 people outside Ttonic in Sunderland
  
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• New Durham nature reserve named after woman who lost life to addiction

  24-03-2025 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tina's Haven at Horden has been developed by the National Trust and named after Tina Robson, who died in 2020
  
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• Former Poachers Pocket pub in Gateshead could be turned into specialist school

  24-03-2025 16:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Planning permission has been sought to convert an ex-public house into a new specialist school in Whickham.
  
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• Hunt for BMW driver who drove into path of another car in Gateshead

  24-03-2025 15:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police has appealed for witnesses to incident which left other motorist and passengers "shaken"
  
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• Morrisons to close 52 cafes and 17 stores including North East sites - see full list

  24-03-2025 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The supermarket has said 365 jobs are at risk of redundancy because of plans to close some of its cafes, convenience stores, florists and fresh food counters
  
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• One in 10 parents in poverty say their child has been bullied for being poor

  24-03-2025 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Censuswide survey carried out for the charity Parentkind at the end of last year found one in 10 parents in poverty said their children had been bullied for being poor
  
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• Price of pint set to soar above £5 for first time ever due to 'cost hikes'

  24-03-2025 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The average price of a pint in the UK is set to rise above £5 for the first time ever due to cost increases hitting the sector next month, industry bosses have warned
  
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• Newcastle city centre empty shop to welcome famous fashion brand popular with film and music stars

  24-03-2025 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fresh queues will soon be forming outside the former END Clothing shop where scores of people once queued for rare trainers
  
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• Covid five years on: Would you get the vaccine now?

  24-03-2025 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five years since the first North East coronavirus case was announced, we asked people of Newcastle if and why they would get the vaccine now
  
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• Newcastle United trophy bus parade 'not blocked' as talks continue with city officials

  24-03-2025 13:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With many Newcastle fans upset that a bus parade to celebrate the Carabao Cup final win is yet to be announced, council bosses said on Monday that the idea had not been blocked
  
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• Sam Fender described as 'true ambassador' in recommendation for huge honour already granted to Sting

  24-03-2025 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors have put forward Sam Fender as a candidate for North Tyneside's highest civc honour in recognition of his contributions to the area.
  
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• 'National treasure' Dame Mary Berry receives a Royal message for her 90th birthday

  24-03-2025 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The TV chef celebrates her birthday with messages from friends and admirers
  
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• 'Strong family bonds' at North East Asda as five mothers work with their children

  24-03-2025 12:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The supermarket in Peterlee is celebrating five mams who work with their children ahead of Mother's Day on Sunday
  
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• Mile Castle assault victim remains in critical condition as two men released on police bail

  24-03-2025 12:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The victim on an assault at the Mile Castle pub in Newcastle city centre remains in a critical condition in hospital
  
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• Netflix users targeted by new scam as people urged to beware of fraudulent email in their inbox

  24-03-2025 12:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People are advised not to follow any instructions received in this fraudulent email as scammers could use your details to steal money
  
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• How your sleep pattern is disrupted by the clocks going forward and how you can help it

  24-03-2025 11:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daylight savings marks the beginning of longer days, but it comes at a cost.
  
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• New gothic fairy-tale film puts Newcastle's West End on cultural map

  24-03-2025 10:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The screen-adaptation of Benwell's balletLORENT dance theatre show will be released later this year
  
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• Women in their 60s and 70s due State Pension back payments of up to £7,859 - see if you're due cash

  24-03-2025 10:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It has been found that in a number of State Pensions cases, historic periods of Home Responsibilities Protection were missing, leading to inaccurate payments
  
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