County Durham news

• Tragedy as woman in 70s dies in two-car collision near Northumberland village

  22-11-2024 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 80s sustained serious injuries in a crash on the A696 on Thursday afternoon
  
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• South Shields dad 'wouldn't listen' when wife spotted stroke symptoms, but NHS 'miracle' meant he walked daughter down the aisle hours later

  22-11-2024 20:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Shields dad Martin Simpson walked daughter Emily down the aisle just a single day after having a stroke
  
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• EuroMillions and Thunderball results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Friday, November 22

  22-11-2024 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Friday, November 22
  
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• "The great electric car swindle" as Nissan calls for urgent changes to UK electric vehicle regulations

  22-11-2024 19:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nissan has warned that thousands of jobs in the UK are at risk unless the Government changes the rules on electric vehicles
  
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• Controversial Swarland bungalows will not be built after new plans approved

  22-11-2024 19:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The previous application for the bungalows in the Northumberland village was approved in 2020
  
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• North East wants to become UK's official 'Region of Sport' in bid to attract more major events

  22-11-2024 19:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company behind the Great North Run is helping to make the case for the North East to be named the 'Region of Sport', building on upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup and Euro 2028 matches
  
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• Washington cocaine dealer went back to selling drugs within weeks of release from prison

  22-11-2024 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Walmsley, of Washington, who was jailed for supplying cocaine in 2022, has been jailed for possessing the drug with intent to supply
  
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• Bomb disposal team called to deal with unexploded shell in County Durham scrapyard

  22-11-2024 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An "unfused shell" was discovered in a County Durham scrapyard - sparking a dramatic emergency services response
  
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• Plea for affordable housing as four 'executive' homes in Newton-by-the-Sea approved by Northumberland County Council

  22-11-2024 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The proposals have been described by the applicant as a £4 million development
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro iPhone tickets hope as Nexus urged to finally make Pop card upgrade

  22-11-2024 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many passengers have faced years of frustration because the Metro's digital Pop card can only be stored on Android phones, not on an iPhone's Apple Wallet
  
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• Motability Scheme update means more people can claim extra support - here's how to apply

  22-11-2024 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Motability Scheme has issued an update in the hope of helping more people see if they can claim extra support
  
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• Gateshead Quays update as council leader makes 'absolute guarantee' promise

  22-11-2024 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council leader Martin Gannon has promised that an international conference centre will be built on the Quayside, as details of a dispute over a £23 million car park emerged
  
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• DWP encourages UK pensioners to claim Pension Credit - Find out if you're eligible

  22-11-2024 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pension Credit is a benefit specifically designed to provide additional financial support for older people on low incomes - but there are certain groups who could be eligible to claim
  
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• Sam Fender stadium gigs to provide 'multi-million-pound boost' to North East

  22-11-2024 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sam Fender's sold-out stadium gigs in June 2023 are estimated to have given the region's economy a £15m boost, and there is hope next year's will provide another welcome windfall
  
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• North East tributes to former deputy Prime Minister John Prescott following key Tyne and Wear Metro role

  22-11-2024 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lord Prescott played a key role in bringing the Tyne and Wear Metro to Sunderland
  
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• 'Devastated' parents of ex-Newcastle University student release statement after suspected poisoning death

  22-11-2024 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Simone White, 28, was one of a number of people taken to hospital after the incident in the popular backpacking town of Vang Vieng last week
  
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• Nationwide to pay out £175 to new customers in time for Christmas, here's how to claim

  22-11-2024 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The banking giant has confirmed it will pay out £175 to new customers who sign up to its FlexDirect account, with the cash set to be paid out in time for Christmas
  
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• Dear Evan Hansen performance 'halted' in Sunderland as Empire crowd kept waiting

  22-11-2024 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Thursday evening performance of Dear Evan Hansen at Sunderland Empire was brought to a sudden halt
  
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• Project to tackle invasive species on dunes across Northumberland Coast

  22-11-2024 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ivy, sea buckthorn and blackthorn are set for a large scale mechanical removal at Bamburgh and Warkworth
  
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• Two Northumberland East Coast Main Line stations least used in North East

  22-11-2024 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Acklington Station has an average of fewer than two passengers per day, despite being on one of the busiest railway lines in the UK
  
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• Delays and cancellations on Tyne Valley railway line raised in Parliament

  22-11-2024 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northern has apologised for recent problems with its service
  
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• Gateshead Council U-turn after admitting Low Fell bus lane was installed unlawfully

  22-11-2024 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council is dropping plans for bus lane on a 60m stretch of Durham Road in Low Fell, after admitting to a mistake in a legal consultation with residents
  
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• Police search for missing Gosforth man Mathew Wiles not seen since Tuesday

  22-11-2024 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mathew Wiles has not been seen since Tuesday.
  
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• Missing Gosforth man found after police appeal

  22-11-2024 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mathew Wiles was found after three days missing.not been seen since Tuesday.
  
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• Sorrow as HMS Northumberland set to be scrapped as part of cost-cutting measures

  22-11-2024 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ship was awarded the Freedom of Northumberland in 2002
  
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• Sunderland Christmas lights switch on sees Black Cats players bring in festive season

  22-11-2024 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The SAFC players were joined by the Mayor of Sunderland, panto stars and Hits Radio's Steve and Karen.
  
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• New bin collection laws in England could be pushed through by Labour after 'review'

  22-11-2024 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New rules could soon be announced to make bin collection day simpler and boost recycling rates for the nation
  
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• DWP one-month Winter Fuel deadline for pensioners to get extra £3,900 a year

  22-11-2024 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you are considering applying for Pension Credit to secure the Winter Fuel Payment, the deadline is only a month away
  
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• Martin Lewis urges people to do 'simple thing' now as energy price cap set to rise in January

  22-11-2024 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ofgem has confirmed that energy bills are to rise from January 1 as it announced a 1.2% increase to its price cap
  
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• I'm A Celebrity's Danny Jones has biggest rival 'rumbled' as star causes stir on ITV show

  22-11-2024 15:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  I'm A Celebrity 2024 star Danny Jones has been the favourite to win the new series of the ITV show for some time
  
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