County Durham news

• What you need to know as Durham A&E expansion delayed by funding issues

  08-02-2026 22:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The building of a proposed two-storey expansion to University Hospital North Durham's A&E is on hold due to funding issues
  
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• Nationwide issues major update to customers of its 605 UK high street branches

  15-03-2026 11:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A leading official from Nationwide Building Society has explained more about its high street branches
  
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• Redundancies as Hexham Community Partnership to shut down after 20 years as funding cut

  15-03-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The partnership runs a number of key events in the town's calendar
  
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• Paper recycling rates continue to plummet as North East councils phase out caddies

  15-03-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead, Sunderland, and South Tyneside councils continue to witness dramatic drops in the tonnage of paper being collected in recycling bins.
  
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• Dash cam catches young Northumberland driver seconds away from head-on smash during dangerous overtake

  15-03-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lewis Mallaburn was videoed flouting the speed limit and crossing a solid white to overtake on a bend on a road near Alnwick
  
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• Martin Lewis issues 'three Ds' bank account and finances warning to couples

  15-03-2026 10:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The consumer guru said the way people operate their finances together is 'absolutely crucial' - here are his tips
  
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• DVLA warning drivers on three common medications they could face fines

  15-03-2026 10:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  DVLA officials may tell road users to 'avoid driving' if taking certain medications including opioid painkillers, tranquillisers and some antidepressants - with fines up to £1,000 for failing to notify authorities
  
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• 'Angry' North East woman kept stamping on friend's head until she feared she'd killed him

  15-03-2026 10:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ruth Taylor claimed the victim had slipped and hit his head then shouted when paramedics arrived 'I'm going to slit his throat'
  
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• Little known travel rules for UK tourists going to Amsterdam on holiday

  15-03-2026 10:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are some regulations in the Netherlands that could result in fines for visitors - here's what you need to know if you are going there for a holiday
  
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• Timeline for Ian Huntley death investigation after HMP Frankland attack

  15-03-2026 09:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman has launched an investigation into the death of Soham murderer Ian Huntley, who died after being allegedly attacked by a fellow inmate at HMP Frankland.
  
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• New update on Ian Huntley death investigation after HMP Frankland attack

  15-03-2026 09:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman has launched an investigation into the death of Soham murderer Ian Huntley, who died after being allegedly attacked by a fellow inmate at HMP Frankland.
  
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• Chemists issue new warning for anyone taking ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac

  15-03-2026 08:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officials from Kidney Care UK and the National Pharmacy Association issued a new alert as health experts highlight '10-day rule'
  
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• Donald Trump rejects Iran ceasefire request as terms 'not good enough'

  15-03-2026 08:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  US President told NBC News he has refused Iran's request before claiming the nation's new Supreme Leader is actually dead.
  
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• One type of hot drink found to reduce sneezing in hay fever sufferers

  15-03-2026 06:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scientists have discovered that a might help reduce sneezing in people with nasal allergies, according to new research in mice
  
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• Families pay thousands more in tax as HMRC quietly increases bills

  15-03-2026 04:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The unpopular tax is expanding its remit very soon
  
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• Dr Amir Khan says 'it's not medicine, it's marketing' over health trend

  15-03-2026 04:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The doctor shared five "medical myths" he believes need to be debunked right now
  
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• Strictly's Zara McDermott major career shake up as she joins BBC smash hit show

  15-03-2026 03:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  She will show off her more serious side after capturing hearts across the UK on Strictly Come Dancing
  
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• Inside the 'magnificent' £425,000 Gosforth bungalow with a superb open plan kitchen and living room

  15-03-2026 02:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The four-bedroom detached home in north Gosforth, Newcastle, is being marketed by Pattinson
  
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• Newcastle STACK food hygiene ratings for businesses at both city centre locations

  15-03-2026 02:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The premises listed below have been inspected by the Food Standards Agency, inside both the St James and Worswick Chambers STACK locations
  
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• How a North East hospital's maternity unit became one of the most-loved in England by new mums

  15-03-2026 01:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The maternity unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead has consistently been rated as among the best in the country by families.
  
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• Tyneside's 'youngest' knife crime victim never got to feel his mum's 'unique' love on Mother's Day

  15-03-2026 01:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Callum Madgin was just 10 weeks old when his mum Samantha was stabbed to death in Wallsend
  
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• Northumbria Police officer referred to stabbing victim as 'scumbag drug dealer' in messages to his dad

  15-03-2026 01:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Matthew Hewson shared private and sensitive information with his father, who is an ex-police officer
  
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• The Newcastle suburb promised a 'better future' 25 years ago – but there are big things still missing

  15-03-2026 01:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Veteran councillors in Scotswood say locals have grown fed up with the lack of health services, shops, and other infrastructure needed to support the area's long-running housing regeneration
  
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• The miracle babies that have changed families' lives thanks to 'amazing' North East Fertility Centre

  15-03-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead's Fertility Centre is based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital
  
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• Newcastle in 1981: Scenes around the city 45 years ago recalled in 10 photographs

  15-03-2026 01:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From the first Great North Run to the Metro extending across the Tyne - 10 photos of Newcastle in 1981
  
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• 40 pictures of Toon fans at Stamford Bridge as Newcastle United beat Chelsea away from home

  14-03-2026 23:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Gordon scored the only goal of the game as the Magpies won 1-0
  
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• All drivers at UK petrol stations warned over hidden pay-at-pump 'charge'

  14-03-2026 20:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It relates to a scheme that was introduced in the UK in 2021 - and it's important that motorists are aware of it
  
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• Lotto winning numbers LIVE: Lottery results in full for Saturday, March 14

  14-03-2026 20:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
  
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• Tyneside girl diagnosed with rare genetic condition with no cure which only affects females

  14-03-2026 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Isabella Brown has been diagnosed with Turner Syndrome, which affects around one one in 2,000 births
  
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• Full Foreign Office list of 14 countries travellers are advised against visiting

  14-03-2026 19:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has updated travel advice for countries worldwide, with 14 nations now on the 'do not travel' list due to security risks, political conflicts and ongoing regional tensions
  
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