Chester-le-Street News

The Seat Unique Riverside will play host to Michael Bublé on Wednesday (July 6) night. Picture: CHRISTOPHER BOOTH

What you can and can't take into Durham cricket ground for Michael Bublé concert
Security bosses at the Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-Le-Street have revealed what Michael Bublé fans can and can't take into the venue on Wednesday.

Michael Bublé will play the Seat Unique Riverside in Chester-Le-Street on Wednesday (July 6). Diana Ross fans came prepared for rain when she headlined the stadium last week (June 29). Pictures: DANIEL HORDON & NQ STAFF

This is what the weather will be like for Michael Bublé in Chester-le-Street

Bublé will perform at the Riverside next week. Archive picture of the stadium being set up for a Rod Stewart gig in 2017. Pictures: PA ARCHIVE & SARAH CALDECOTT

How much car parking costs and public transport for Michael Bublé Durham gig

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Full list of bus services that could be affected if Go North East drivers strike

Bublé will play the Seat Unique Riverside, in Chester-Le-Street later this week. Picture: NQ STAFF

Michael Bublé set to impress at Durham gig this week as he continues his UK tour

Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Hundreds of Go North East drivers could strike over depot’s shock closure

There were no fancy costumes in sight at the Chester-Le-Street Riverside last night, unlike Diana Ross' Glastonbury outfit last weekend (June 26). Pictures: YUI MOK/PA WIRE & DANIEL HORDON

Diana Ross appears to 'snub' Chester-le-Street after gig slammed by fans

There were no fancy costumes in sight at the Chester-Le-Street Riverside last night, unlike Diana Ross' Glastonbury outfit last weekend (June 26). Pictures: YUI MOK/PA WIRE & DANIEL HORDON

Diana Ross slammed as fans left 'disappointed' after Durham gig last night

Diana Ross performed to fans at the Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-Le-Street on Wednesday (June 29) night. Pictures: DANIEL HORDON

21 pictures as Diana Ross 'comes out' and performs to thousands at Durham gig

Stewart Morrison made subject of a restraining order prohibiting him contacting or approaching ex-partner for the next five years Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

County Durham man who attacked ex-partner and smashed fish tank

Diana Ross, who headlined Glastonbury's Legends slot on Sunday (June 26) afternoon will perform at the Riverside, County Durham, on Wednesday night (June 29). Picture: CHRISTOPHER BOOTH & YUI MOK/PA WIRE

Diana Ross: Your questions answered ahead of Chester-le-Street gig

Throw-line training given to water safety group members at Chester-le-Street's Riverside Park Picture: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

Water rescue training for staff and volunteers at County Durham park

Deprivation order made for £1,030 recovered by police during inquiries into activities of now jailed drug dealer Shaun Mason Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Drug dealer who fled the county 'deprived' of more than £1k

Field Music, David and Peter Brewis, will perform a new commission with members of the NASUWT Band to open BRASS Durham Festival on July 14 Picture: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

Field Music with brass backing to perform overture to week-long Durham festival 2022

Diana Ross performed at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace earlier this month. Picture: VICTORIA JONES/PA WIRE

Diana Ross to play Durham Cricket Club next week on UK tour

Christopher Kenning, re-offending just five days after receiving a suspended prison sentence Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

County Durham man went on car break-in spree days after release from custody

County Durham street left without water supply after 'emergency' - here's all we know

County Durham street left without water supply after 'emergency'

Emergency services were called to the incident at around 9.20am near junction 63 (Chester-le-Street) southbound on the major County Durham A-road. Picture: GOOGLE

Driver rushed to hospital after crash on A1(M) slip road closes four lanes of traffic

Bryan Adams. Picture: NQ STAFF

Bryan Adams fans left 'gutted' after County Durham gig cancelled

Woman involved in dangerous high-speed chase in early hours receives suspended prison sentence Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Woman Peugeot driver reversed towards police officer after dangerous high-speed chase

Chase jumps off the viaduct at Whitby. Picture: CONTRIBUTOR

Watch County Durham teenager bungee jump from 160ft viaduct

Man who attacked ex-partner in her home and smashed her fish tank given suspended prison sentence at Durham Crown Court Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Drunken 'bully' attacked his pregnant ex-partner and smashed her fish tank

Sex offender Mark Nixon breached court order by exchanging messages with woman with child under 16
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County Durham sex offender exchanged messages with mother of a child aged under 16

Chester-le-Street bus depot Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Bishop Auckland bus drivers could be hit with 70-mile commute if depot shuts

It was announced on Tuesday (June 7) that hundreds of bus drivers are set to be relocated several miles away from Chester-le-Street after plans to scrap the major County Durham depot. Picture: PATRICK GOULDSBROUGH

Fury on streets of Chester-le-Street as public respond to Go North East depot closure

Residents in these County Durham streets warned to expect eight weeks of disruption

Residents in these County Durham streets warned to expect eight weeks of disruption

Dominyka Podziute, 21, had forged herself a successful footballing career after playing for local teams Seaham Coast, Hartlepool, and Chester le Street, before moving on to become a youth goalkeeper at Newcastle United.

Newcastle United footballer from County Durham took her own life aged 21

Anil Herh, who owns Brenda's fish and chip shop on North Burns, has been serving the people of the town, including bus drivers, for the last 30 years – enjoying a successful business. Picture: PATRICK GOULDSBROUGH

Businesses fear losing HUNDREDS of customers if Go North East depot shuts

The cast of Dryburn Theatrical Workshop's version of Legally Blonde, the Musical, including Emma Coulson, in lead role of Elle Woods, in pink dress in back row Picture: DTW

Legally Blonde, the Musical takes to stage in County Durham two years later than planned

Alan White at the drumkit on his mother's favourite picture of him

PREMIUM The County Durham Northern Echo paperboy who played the drums for John Lennon

Chester-le-Street bus depot Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Union fire back at Go North East's plans to shut depot affecting hundreds of staff

Jake Galea-Hughes, jailed for second time this year for offences including drug supply Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

North East man involved in drug trade either side of Scottish border jailed for second time

Leanne Chilton and Shaun O'Kane, both jailed for 24-months for early hours' violence at house in Sacriston Pictures: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Man and woman jailed over 'ugly incident' at County Durham house

Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

See the letter written to Go North East over 'disgraceful' plans to close depot

Pictures: SARAH CALDECOTT/CONTRIBUTOR

Drivers left 'disgusted' at way they were told Go North East depot would close

Chester-le-Street bus depot Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Go North East to close major depot in County Durham affecting hundreds of staff

County Durham bin collection dates over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend

Warning to every County Durham home over bin collection dates during Jubilee weekend

Dozens of parties are expected to take place across County Durham, with many road closures in place. Pictures: The Northern Echo and PA

Every road in County Durham that will be shut for street parties for Queen's Jubilee

Chase Jackson with his brother Kurt. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Family's plea to help severely disabled County Durham boy who can't go on holiday

Becky Adlington with some of the SwimStars instructors and children

Young swimmers spend time with Olympic gold medallist in the North East

County Durham sex offender jailed for four months for failing to comply with suspended sentence

County Durham sex offender jailed for four months for failing to comply with suspended sentence

Derek Briggs began his volunteering work with Durham Police in 2015, serving as a community speed watch volunteer for seven years to help keep the area’s roads safe. Picture: DURHAM POLICE.

Tributes paid to 'charismatic' police volunteer after his death from short illness

Marine archaeologist Gary Bankhead pictured in the River Wear, near Elvet Bridge, in Durham Picture: GARY BANKHEAD

Diver searches the depths of the River Wear in Durham - and you could soon see what he found on TV

Retired police inspector given suspended prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for voyeurism offences Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

'Pariah' ex-police inspector covertly filmed teenage woman in states of undress

Barclays Bank revealed that it would be withdrawing from Front Street in Chester-le-Street on August 12 this year – after seeing a “worrying” decline in the number of people that were using its services at the community branch. Picture: GOOGLE.

Barclays confirms it is pulling out of County Durham town - and here's when

Lumley Castle is bringing in tourists from America, Canada and Europe with its Dungeons and Dragons-themed activities. Picture: EVENTUROUS

Tourists descend on County Durham castle for real-life Dungeons and Dragons

Karbon Homes would see 107 affordable homes developed on the site of the former Roseberry Sports Community College in Pelton to the north of Chester-le-Street Pictures: KARBON HOMES

Worry over 'speeding' cars amid plan to build 107 homes near Chester-le-Street

'Moody' inmate attacked officer in protest at planned transfer from Durham's Frankland Prison in March last year Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Sudden attack on County Durham prison officer as he is grabbed by ear and wounded

Turkish man Seydi Kartel faces arrest and seven-year prison sentence for attempted rape and sexual assault if he returns to the UK Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Turkish sex offender faces arrest and seven-year prison sentence if he sets foot in UK

Kieron Calvert, of Harris Street, dumped the rubbish on land to the rear of Lansdowne Street and Eldon Street

These two dumped rubbish in Durham and Darlington - and are now paying the price

Former magistrates developed an 'unhealthy interest' in indecent images of children, court told Picture: INTERNET

Ex-magistrate had 'dark secret' amassing indecent images of children in retirement

Penny Ixer, from Stanley, was accused of throwing a cigarette butt on the ground outside Stanley bus station

The big fine a County Durham woman got for dropping cigarette end in bus station

The RAC said the average cost of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts rose by 11.6p to end the month at an average price of 163.3p. Pictures: NORTHERN ECHO.

Petrol prices in your area: Cheapest places to fill up in County Durham and Darlington

The new funding will support struggling bus services in Durham. Picture: The Northern Echo.

How County Durham bus services will benefit from new government cash