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County Durham Live

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UK NewsNorth East family relocates to Costa Rica on one-way trip to escape rat race and have 'simple life'

DarlingtonCounty Durham mother and son banned from keeping animals for illegally breeding and selling dogs

CatsAppeal to rehome two black cats still in rescue centre 330 days after rescue from County Durham home

CourtsPolice officers attacked in the line of duty - the criminals convicted of assaulting cops in the North East

Traffic & TravelAreas of County Durham hit with unplanned power cuts

PeterleeMore than 280 new homes permitted to be built on 'eyesore' derelict land in County Durham

Traffic & TravelFull list of all of the road closures and roadworks across the North East this week

Funeral noticesDeath notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle this week

BirdsDurham Cathedral chicks spotted as birds of prey make new nest in north tower

County DurhamThree people fined for separate fly-tipping incidents across Darlington

EnvironmentImportant water safety message issued as children finish school for summer holiday

Durham CathedralPeace Doves in pictures as Durham Cathedral launches summer attraction that's 'full of awe and wonder'

Barnard CastleCounty Durham museum's hidden painting discovered by x-ray gets new lease of life as album cover

CrimeMan arrested after armed police descend on County Durham town

Alnwick'It's not going to kill you but you're going to wish it did' - Getting close to Alnwick Poison Garden's most painful plant

NHSBishop Auckland MP reveals grandmother died due to infected blood as Government faces compensation pressure

HMP FranklandPolice officer stabbed in chest at HMP Frankland stable in hospital

Durham ConstabularySupport service that helps victims of crime across County Durham recognised for outstanding performance

Newton AycliffeDrunken County Durham thug attacked step-dad after downing Disaronno and lager cocktails

NHSHave your say as GPs threaten to bring NHS to a 'standstill'

Travel AdviceGreece travel warning for people going on holiday as cases of Covid FLiRT variant increase

DogsVet details nine indicators of heatstroke in dogs during warm weather as temperatures rise across UK

Traffic & TravelFull list of all of the road closures and roadworks across the North East this week

Driving LawWarning for drivers of more than nine years over common insurance misconception

GardeningKärcher's foldable cleaner works to revive your patio 'without scrubbing'

DunelmDunelm's 'stylish' corner sofa garden furniture set is perfect for the warm weather - and it has 30% off

BootsBoots offering over £75 off No7 beauty bundle including 'fantastic' cleanser

AmazonAmazon shoppers rush to buy 'godsend' cooling blanket branded a 'life saver' on hot nights

BootsBoots to shut 300 shops by the end of summer - full list of stores affected

English HeritageEnglish Heritage summer line-up of North East family fun with knights, Romans and medieval secrets

School HolidaysThings to do with kids in and around Newcastle in the summer school holidays

ParentingExperts issue seven essential tips to stop babies overheating in summer weather

ParentingWhooping cough warning as another baby dies with pregnant women urged to get vaccinated

County DurhamRare European masterpieces including Rembrandt to go on display at County Durham castle

County DurhamCounty Durham author wins 2024 Indie Book Award for inclusive children’s book

Royal MailNew Royal Mail stamps feature iconic Dungeons & Dragons characters and monsters

Beamish MuseumSee Beamish Museum's new 1950s cinema, toy shop and 1800s tavern

ConsettSee inside County Durham Wetherspoons pub The Company Row following £1.8 million refurbishment

County DurhamDurham woman celebrates 75th wedding anniversary as couple reach combined age of 200

Newcastle United FCCentury-old Newcastle United FA Cup winning goalkeeper's medal sells for more than £10,000 at auction

Iceland FoodsIceland issues food recall over allergy risk as shoppers urged 'do not eat' - see full warning

County DurhamCounty Durham singer's 'unreal' impression of Cher in Morrisons supermarket goes viral

Your MoneyGrandparents who help out this summer could get extra £6,000 boost to pensions

Durham County Council

PeterleeMore than 280 new homes permitted to be built on 'eyesore' derelict land in County Durham

Bishop AucklandDeveloper defends County Durham tower block flats plan amid community concerns

DarlingtonUber seeks to expand into Darlington amid concerns from local taxi firms about market dominance

Bishop AucklandUrgent action needed to secure Bishop Auckland's vacant properties against potential arson, says local councillor

StanleyFormer County Durham pub manager fined for licensing breaches after failing to hand over CCTV to police

County Durham What's On

School HolidaysPizza Hut launches Kids Eat Free offer for summer holidays

KynrenThousands of people turn out to watch the opening night of Kynren - An Epic Tale of England

School HolidaysFree North East school holiday activity for kids each day over the coming week

Barnard CastleCounty Durham museum's hidden painting discovered by x-ray gets new lease of life as album cover

School HolidaysNorth East swimming pools and water parks with slides to visit this summer

Durham CathedralPeace Doves in pictures as Durham Cathedral launches summer attraction that's 'full of awe and wonder'

Durham CathedralI went to see the new Peace Doves at Durham Cathedral and they are sure to see visitor numbers soar

Durham City CentreRestaurant chain Zaap Thai to open in Durham city centre within weeks

Durham ConstabularyMissing man last seen on outskirts of Durham found, police confirm

Durham CathedralGabrielle talks Dreams and the song her son demanded is on setlist ahead of Durham Cathedral gig

County Durham News

Funeral noticesDeath notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle last week

DWPMore than 300,000 North East pensioners to lose winter fuel payments - see how many are in your area

Bishop AucklandForensics teams descend on County Durham property after baby's skeleton discovered by contractors

TransportNorth East Mayor Kim McGuinness moves forward with plans to take control of region's bus network

Bishop AucklandBaby's skeleton discovered under floorboards in County Durham home as police probe launched