County Durham news

• What are 'ghost plates' evading UK speed cameras are how do they work

  30-04-2025 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The illegal 'ghost plates' being used by drivers make it impossible for traffic cameras to read the license number.
  
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• Tyneside council has £5m in unspent planning cash, finance report finds

  07-01-2026 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Council has £5m in its coffers from unspent section 106 payments.
  
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• Dramatic moment North East cash machine containing thousands is blown up with explosive device

  07-01-2026 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kristopher Follos, of Morpeth, packed an improvised explosive device into the ATM in Northumberland and lit it to try to steal thousands of pounds
  
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• More than £2m budgeted for North Tyneside food waste vans and caddies

  07-01-2026 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the council awaits the arrival of the vans, councillors have been informed that £2m has been provided for the new fleet.
  
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• Government not 'trying hard enough' in bid to cut road deaths says mum of Northumberland teen killed in crash

  07-01-2026 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Isabel Easson wants young drivers to be banned from getting behind the wheel of powerful cars after her daughter Bethany Fisher was killed in horror smash
  
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• Uninsured teen driver caused £9,000-worth damage when he crashed into car in Newcastle then fled

  07-01-2026 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kaab Ishaque drove off after colliding with a woman's vehicle while it was parked outside her home
  
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• Family of 'devoted' Newcastle United fan call for applause during Leeds match to honour memory

  07-01-2026 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bruce Jobson passed away aged 71 on November 20, 2025, and son Ryan and the rest of his family want him to be recognised in this way
  
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• 'Predatory' North East man jailed for sexually assaulting teenager as she slept

  07-01-2026 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Scott pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual assault
  
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• Plea to end 'two-tier' Newcastle transport system hurting West End areas cut off from Metro

  07-01-2026 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East mayor has been urged to revive the long-held ambition of creating a modern public transport network for the West End of Newcastle
  
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• Vera star issues warning to BBC viewers as they join Casualty

  07-01-2026 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Vera star will arrive as a new doctor in Casualty this month
  
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• Exactly when snow will hit North East again as weather warnings in place

  07-01-2026 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cold weather is set to continue with a deep area of low pressure bringing further snow, strong winds and heavy rain across the UK
  
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• Fundraiser in memory of 'selfless hero' who died trying to rescue mum and girl in North Sea

  07-01-2026 13:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died after entering the sea in an attempt to save Grace Keeling, 15, and her mum Sarah, 45, at Withernsea
  
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• Man charged with drink driving offence after Kenton crash

  07-01-2026 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 30s has been charged with failing to provide a specimen for analysis
  
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• Two yellow weather warnings issued for North East by Met Office amid cold snap

  07-01-2026 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The weather warnings came within an hour of eachother as the region braces for more snowfall
  
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• Northumberland rapist caged for 11 years over vile child sex offences

  07-01-2026 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Logan has been locked at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Four new UK driving laws and rules being planned including eye tests for over 70s

  07-01-2026 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Transport Secretary says the Government is taking decisive action to make roads safer for everyone, from new drivers to older motorists
  
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• Met Office issues new 14-hour weather warnings - full list of 33 areas affected

  07-01-2026 13:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office issues several weather warnings as snow and ice to batter the UK
  
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• Rescuers called after van overturns into Northumberland burn amid spate of incidents in heavy snow

  07-01-2026 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A very busy morning on Monday, January 5 saw back-to-back situations arise for the team, made more difficult by the inclement weather
  
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• One taken to hospital after crash at busy Newcastle roundabout causes tailbacks

  07-01-2026 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The three-car collision caused long tailbacks at the Blue House Roundabout on Wednesday morning
  
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• Second DWP Cold Weather Payments triggered for UK households in 18 postcodes

  07-01-2026 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP confirmed that eligible households in 18 postcode areas including Northumberland will receive a second £25 after heavy snowfall
  
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• Drivers over 70 will forced to give up licence as new eye tests confirmed

  07-01-2026 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Government road safety measures could see elderly drivers lose licences if they fail vision standards when renewing every three years
  
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• DWP to 'step up' face to face assessments as thousands on PIP warned

  07-01-2026 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is planning to increase the duration of time between PIP reviews
  
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• Durham Reform leader defends position as former businesses owe thousands

  07-01-2026 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Husband has defended his position after businesses he formerly owned owe thousands of pounds in unpaid tax and wages, insisting he has done nothing wrong
  
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• Motorists face drink driving change as new limits confirmed in major overhaul

  07-01-2026 12:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new restrictions are part of a series of road safety measures being examined by the government
  
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• HMRC says 'the clock is ticking' ahead of key January deadline - what to know

  07-01-2026 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those who miss the deadline could face an initial £100 penalty, followed by possible further charges
  
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• Barclays issues savings alert to customers with change 'within weeks'

  07-01-2026 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The high street banking giant has confirmed some changes are coming into force from 26 January 2026
  
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• Northumberland pub twice voted county's best closes with 'immediate effect' as statement issued

  07-01-2026 11:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Crown Inn is closing due to "ever-increasing costs" which have made the business "unsustainable"
  
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• Sneak peek inside Grainger Market restoration as new photos show progress on £9m plans

  07-01-2026 11:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New images behind offer a fresh glimpse behind the scaffolding at the Grainger Market to see progress on the Georgian building's major refurbishment
  
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• Dramatic police chase ends with stinger used to stop electric motorbike rider

  07-01-2026 11:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The rider told police he had bought the bike for himself as a Christmas present with it only having 18 miles on the clock
  
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• DWP confirms major PIP benefit rule change coming into force from April 2026

  07-01-2026 11:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PIP is provided to people who have a long-term disability or health condition and they have difficulties carrying out everyday tasks due to that condition
  
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