County Durham news

• Vital form released Monday for anyone needing to claim 2026 Winter Fuel Payment

  21-09-2026 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Not everyone will get the payment of up to £300 automatically this year - some will need to apply - full details
  
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• TV chef found dead in graveyard was 'exceptionally talented' says family

  01-10-2026 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Wheeler, was known for appearing on Great British Menu and Saturday Kitchen
  
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• Football club's tribute to Sunderland River Wear tragedy teen Jackson Duke

  01-10-2026 13:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jackson was one of three teenagers to lose their lives when a car went into the river in Sunderland
  
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• A69 lorry fire LIVE: Northumberland road reopens to drivers after emergency response

  01-10-2026 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A section of the road was blocked with police diverting traffic this morning
  
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• North East man caught on camera kicking blind pet dog who was suffering with cancer

  01-10-2026 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Allan Young has been convicted of animal cruelty offences.
  
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• A69 lorry fire LIVE: Northumberland road blocked in both directions with huge emergency response

  01-10-2026 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A section of the road is blocked with police diverting traffic
  
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• 'Bright, energetic and positive'- Tributes to teen Luke Etheridge after River Wear tragedy

  01-10-2026 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three teens lost their lives in the tragedy in Sunderland
  
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• Key MP report TV licence Thursday update calls for key price change

  01-10-2026 12:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Committee said licence fee should be 'no longer linked to a television set'
  
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• A69 car fire LIVE: Northumberland road blocked in both directions with huge emergency response

  01-10-2026 11:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A section of the road is blocked with police diverting traffic
  
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• Teachers' tributes to 'kind and loyal' teenager Zara Shaw after River Wear tragedy

  01-10-2026 11:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three teenagers lost their lives when an Audi went into the river in Sunderland
  
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• Satanic killer Christa Pike taken to hospital alive after two lethal injections

  01-10-2026 11:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christa Pike was taken to hospital alive after two lethal injections, her lawyers say. They say her condition is unknown
  
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• Parents issued major 'stop using' warning over item that could suffocate babies

  01-10-2026 11:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The alert is for baby products that could result in overheating, suffocation and potentially death - here are more details
  
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• DWP will revoke driving licences of people on benefits for 2 years from October 1

  01-10-2026 10:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From Thursday new crackdown will start on people owing money to Department for Work and Pensions using new powers
  
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• Northumberland road remains closed after crash involving car and school bus

  01-10-2026 10:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two ambulance crews and an air ambulance were sent to the scene
  
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• Energy bills to increase in UK from today - here's how much more you'll pay

  01-10-2026 10:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Householders on a standard energy tariff will be affected by the increase - here are more details about the rise in costs
  
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• Horror as medical helicopter plummets into sea, killing two people

  01-10-2026 10:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The medical helicopter went down on Wednesday night
  
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• List of DWP and money changes coming in this month

  01-10-2026 09:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  October brings with it a whole raft of financial changes
  
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• Metrocentre in Gateshead is sold in deal worth more than £500m

  01-10-2026 08:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new owners Landsec are thought to have beaten Mike Ashley's Frasers Group to seal the £516m deal
  
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• 50 North East criminals jailed in September including 24 years for 'very evil' man

  01-10-2026 01:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have rounded up all the North East offenders who were given prison sentences by judges for crimes including sex offences, robbery, burglary and assault
  
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• Objections to plans for nine-bed HMO in Gateshead

  01-10-2026 01:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Objections have been lodged to plans to join three flats into a nine bedroom home of multiple occupancy
  
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• North East councillor claims he quit gym over users blocking equipment while 'on their phones and gossiping'

  01-10-2026 01:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The councillor said it had become impossible to train due to other users 'hogging machines
  
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• New policy to warn of higher risk of gambling harm in deprived North East areas

  01-10-2026 01:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It warns gambling can affect everything from relationships to crime and even create a suicide risk
  
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• Friend of murdered Alice Ruggles in huge fundraising effort for fight against stalking

  01-10-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 24-year-old as murdered by her obsessive ex in Gateshead almost 10 years ago
  
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• Byker Post Office burglar snared after being overheard discussing break-in with pals

  01-10-2026 01:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Hunter, along with two other men, also left finger prints at the scene after stealing £1,450-worth of cash and cables
  
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• Police search for missing Jarrow man who may have travelled to Hexham

  30-09-2026 22:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Missing man Keith has not been seen since around midday Wednesday
  
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• Missing Jarrow man found safe and well

  30-09-2026 22:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have confirmed that he has now been found safe and well after he was last seen around midday Wednesday
  
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• Casualty taken to hospital after car and bus involved in crash in Northumberland

  30-09-2026 21:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One person was hospitalised following a crash on a rural route in west Northumberland
  
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• Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, September 30

  30-09-2026 21:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All of the important details about the Lotto and Thunderball draws
  
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• Council issues safety warning after porpoise washes up on Northumberland beach

  30-09-2026 21:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Arrangements are being made for the remains to be removed following discussions with the HM Coastguard, Northumberland County Council said
  
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• 'Danny Dyer smokes Parma Violet vapes' - Celebs including Eastenders actor and Nigella targeted by bizarre graffiti in Newcastle

  30-09-2026 20:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Graffiti targeting celebrities such as Danny Dyer and Nigella Lawson has appeared in a Tyneside suburb
  
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