County Durham news

• Wood burners could mean £5,000 fine — Andy Burnham government considers tighter controls

  28-09-2026 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New, stricter rules could be introduced.
  
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• 32 photos as student shopping event returns to Newcastle's Eldon Square

  28-09-2026 21:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Student Takeover on Monday saw some brands give out freebies, as well as offering freebies of up to 50% off
  
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• Remembering Benjamin Satterley - A proud Geordie and the North East's greatest wrestler

  28-09-2026 21:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The world of professional wrestling has been hit by the tragic news of the death of the 40-year-old, who graced huge promotions like WWE and AEW
  
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• Family of Seaham referee killed in Florida hit and run 'desperate' to bring him home

  28-09-2026 20:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brandon Grimes tragically died when he was struck by a car that then fled the scene when he was on holiday
  
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• Porpoise washes up on Northumberland beach days after deceased shark discovery

  28-09-2026 20:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  When a photo of the shark was first shared online people claimed that the image had been AI generated
  
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• Three years on from Sycamore Gap felling in pictures as new shoots are sprouting

  28-09-2026 20:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We visited the site of the famous tree, which had grown for 100 years in the dip of Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, before it was destroyed
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, September 28

  28-09-2026 20:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday, September 28
  
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• Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'devoted' County Durham grandad who died in crash

  28-09-2026 18:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Lowther's loved ones say "there are simply no words to describe the pain of losing someone so deeply loved"
  
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• Newcastle dad collapsed in Leazes Park after being escorted out of A&E despite 'severe' head injury - inquest hears

  28-09-2026 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Robson had been taken to hospital by police as he had a head injury - but after more than six hours in A&E he was escorted out of the department for "trying to sleep"
  
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• Three taken to hospital after Wallsend A19 southbound collision near Tyne Tunnel

  28-09-2026 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The stretch of the major road in North Tyneside was flooded by the emergency services in response to the crash, just before 2.30pm today
  
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• Murder accused in court after man dies in alleged County Durham stabbing

  28-09-2026 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dean Fishwick, 51, was found with stabs wounds
  
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• Newcastle driver stopped for having no insurance turned out to be high on cannabis cakes

  28-09-2026 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alicia Hall claimed she ate the homemade bakes laced with the drug to help her multiple sclerosis symptoms before getting behind the wheel of her mum's BMW
  
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• PM Andy Burnham to chair cobra meeting over alleged 'terror plot' at RAF Fairford

  28-09-2026 16:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The move comes after five men were arrested over a plot to carry out a terror attack at an RAF base
  
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• A19 crash LIVE: Road closed southbound after collision near Tyne Tunnel

  28-09-2026 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A large emergency services presence is in attendance at the scene of the crash, which took place at the junction with the A193 Wallsend Road
  
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• North East Mayor demands long-term £2 bus fares to end 'political purgatory'

  28-09-2026 16:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'People shouldn't have to wait for every Budget to find out what their bus to work is going to cost'
  
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• Every North East household issued water warning and urged to make simple changes now

  28-09-2026 15:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbrian Water has issued an important warning over water use as reservoir levels remain low
  
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• Every North East household issued warning and urged to make simple changes now

  28-09-2026 15:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East reservoirs, including Kielder Water, are currently at 74%, while those in Weardale and Teesdale are 51% and 59% full
  
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• Major delays after Metro services suspended in Sunderland and North Tyneside due to 'infrastructure issues'

  28-09-2026 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Services have been suspended throughout Monday in two areas of the system due to infrastructure issues
  
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• North East Mayor commissions review into River Tyne nurdle spill and calls for change in international rules

  28-09-2026 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Mayor is also backing calls for a change in international rules about how plastic nurdles are transported
  
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• Former Newcastle United star Andy Carroll flooded with messages after revealing sex attack ordeal

  28-09-2026 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The striker says he was assaulted at his home after a Newcastle United match
  
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• Premier League footballers' homes targeted by gang of masked burglars

  28-09-2026 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Members of an organised crime gang who raided Alexander Isak's house also targeted the homes of Matheus Cunha, Leon Bailey and Neil Etheridge
  
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• Filming for major new ITV drama starring Game of Thrones actor begins in Newcastle

  28-09-2026 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Retro phone box and outfits help set scene for ITV drama shoot at Newcastle Civic Centre
  
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• Men arrested over suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford 'all British nationals aged in their 20s'

  28-09-2026 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The suspects were arrested over a potential terror plot near an RAF base used by the US
  
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• Murder accused appears in court over death of much-loved North East care worker

  28-09-2026 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 44-year-old was found dead at a property in Darlington town centre on Wednesday
  
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• North East postcodes facing Royal Mail delays as 13 UK areas warned of disruption

  28-09-2026 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to Royal Mail, disruptions can be caused in some locations due to a number of reasons, such as staff sickness, resourcing or other local factors
  
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• River Tyne nurdle spill update with plastic pellets likely to have dispersed into North Sea

  28-09-2026 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many of the nurdles released into the environment are likely to have dispersed beyond the Tyne estuary
  
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• Everything you need to know as Metro services suspended across North East

  28-09-2026 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Metro services in North Tyneside and Sunderland have been suspended on Monday
  
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• Little boy, 2, trapped against wall after woman crashes car into nursery playground

  28-09-2026 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  She was driving a grey Omoda people carrier into the car park of Partou Sunny Days Day Nursery and Pre-school on Vale Road in Ellesmere Port during morning drop-off
  
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• Fights grounded at Catania Airport after volcano erupts in Italy

  28-09-2026 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 4km volcanic ash cloud was recorded in the airspace
  
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• Anyone waiting an Evri delivery given Monday serious issue warning update

  28-09-2026 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One shop owner said 'please be mindful it’s not our fault it’s an Evri issue'
  
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