County Durham news

• 23 pictures of sledging and snowball fights as parts of the North East enjoy the wintry weather

  05-01-2025 19:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parts of the region remain covered in thick snow as the cold snap continues
  
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• Shoppers share how to get free food from Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Iceland

  07-01-2025 13:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People have been sharing their top money saving tips online with many recommending the Olio app for free food from supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and more
  
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• Newcastle City Council's new political map confirmed ahead of big elections in 2026

  07-01-2025 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Local Government Boundary Commission review will see Newcastle's ward boundaries change ahead of the next local elections in May 2026, when all 78 council seats will be up for grabs
  
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• UK's cheapest supermarket of 2024 named out of Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and more

  07-01-2025 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aldi has been named the UK's cheapest supermarket of 2024 by consumer group Which?, with the discount retailer topping the charts for the month of December as well as every other month last year.
  
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• Delays on A1 at Newcastle as fallen ice from vehicle damages car near North Gosforth

  07-01-2025 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and paramedics responded to the incident, which resulted in the windscreen of a vehicle sustaining damage caused by fallen ice
  
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• Man jailed after selling 'dodgy' TV Firesticks and 'cheating Sky, BT and Netflix out of £108k'

  07-01-2025 12:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunny Kanda, 40, of Creek View, Wheatley, Halifax, sold the devices which are known colloquially as 'dodgy sticks', a court heard.
  
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• DWP Cold Weather Payments triggered in North East postcodes - full list of areas that qualify

  07-01-2025 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cold Weather Payments are given to households on low income if the temperature plunges to a certain level - a number of places in Northumberland are on the list
  
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• Geordie Shore's Holly Hagan receives outpouring of support after 'overwhelming' diagnosis

  07-01-2025 11:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore favourite Holly Hagan, who has previously spoken out about her hearing loss, has told fans she has been diagnosed with ADHD in a candid Instagram post
  
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• Driving instructor shares 'golden rule' for changing gears that people often get wrong

  07-01-2025 11:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Annie Winterburn is a driving instructor who regularly shares handy tips online. She recently said people often make a big mistake when it comes to changing gears
  
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• Five silent symptoms of killer disease you should never ignore, according to doctors

  07-01-2025 10:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts say that failing to recognise these symptoms early can lead to serious consequences including heart attacks, strokes or chronic heart failure
  
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• North Yorkshire Police still searching for wanted man with links to County Durham

  07-01-2025 10:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Police said anyone who has an immediate sighting of Callum James Andrew Charlton should call 999
  
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• Vindolanda artefact appears alongside Diego Maradona in BBC Two Only Connect quiz

  07-01-2025 10:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Contestants had to guess a link between an artefact from Hadrian's Wall, one of the greatest footballers of all time, an Amazon Prime series, and the Creation of Adam in the Sistine Chapel
  
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• Save hundreds on energy bills with simple changes from switching deals to discounts

  07-01-2025 10:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Energy bills are on the up, but there are ways to cut your charges - from making your home more energy efficient to making sure you're on the right tariff
  
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• Urgent warning issued to holidaymakers who still have burgundy British passport

  07-01-2025 09:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The iconic dark red passport was phased out when the UK officially left the European Union in 2020, but they are still valid for travel in 2025 - although there are some crucial things to keep in mind
  
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• North East school closures as wintry weather causes issues with flooding, heating and electrics

  07-01-2025 09:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These are the schools and nurseries closed on Tuesday, January 7
  
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• 'Do not eat' warning issued on Christmas treat from TK Maxx and Homesense due to health risk

  07-01-2025 08:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TJX Europe has issued a safety warning over the product urging shoppers affected to 'please stop using it immediately'
  
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• Flood alert still in place across Darlington and County Durham - see where - The Northern Echo

  07-01-2025 07:55 via news.google.com
  Flood alert still in place across Darlington and County Durham - see where  The Northern Echo
  
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• Newcastle travel live updates: Delays on A1 near Gosforth Park after car damaged by falling ice

  07-01-2025 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region
  
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• Newcastle travel live updates: Delays on A1 due to collision near Gosforth Park

  07-01-2025 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region
  
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• County Durham town centre pub building up for sale for £140,000 - Yahoo News UK

  07-01-2025 07:00 via news.google.com
  County Durham town centre pub building up for sale for £140,000  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Newcastle Airport's newest easyJet flights to French winter destination take off

  07-01-2025 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A weekly service between Newcastle and Lyon will operate throughout January and February 2025
  
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• County Durham man cycles 900 miles on stationary bike for cancer charity - Yahoo News UK

  07-01-2025 06:00 via news.google.com
  County Durham man cycles 900 miles on stationary bike for cancer charity  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Thousands of Newcastle council houses could have safety hazard staircases

  07-01-2025 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 3,000 council homes and communal blocks across the city are feared to have 'ranch style' staircase bannisters which children could climb up
  
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• Police found women tucking into £25 worth of stolen Greggs grub after theft from Byker bakery

  07-01-2025 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Victoria Cronin and Claire Perry have been convicted of stealing food from the Shields Road shop
  
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• Ashington savage bit off top of man's ear then 'added insult to injury' by throwing it at him

  07-01-2025 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dean Ellis, of Ashington, left his victim permanently disfigured because the severed section of ear could not be reattached
  
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• A697 in Northumberland closed for almost two hours after crash

  06-01-2025 21:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There was a two vehicle crash shortly after 5pm near Longhorsley
  
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• Northumberland road reopens to traffic after lorry overturns

  06-01-2025 21:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A696 was closed between Otterburn and Kirkharle on Monday evening after a lorry overturned
  
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• Northumberland road closed due to overturned lorry

  06-01-2025 21:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A696 has been closed between Otterburn and Kirkharle on Monday evening after a lorry overturned
  
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• Hospital introduces face mask rule after being hit with 'tidal wave' of illnesses

  06-01-2025 21:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Royal Bolton Hospital in Greater Manchester has been forced to introduce a face mask rule, as the area is hit with a 'quad-demic' of viruses and infections
  
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• Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies steps in to rescue business she launched as student

  06-01-2025 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company is set to be placed into administration - but the County Durham entrepreneur has put together a rescue package
  
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