Chester-le-Street News

N Power staff have been evacuated from offices in Houghton-Le-Spring, police are at the scene

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Npower office's 'suspicious package' poses no danger, company confirms

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Owner escapes and kitten rescued from house fire

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A1(M) slip road reopened after earlier accident

Fishermen tackle riverside rubbish

Gang used shovel to force their way into newsagents

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Middlebrough Transporter Bridge abseil for grandad's 70th birthday

Durham army cadets celebrate historic tradition

Owner of pub ordered to call time after license is revoked

Museum hosts activities as part of Dementia Action Week

DIY SOS appeal to open up historic grounds for family fun

Police launch 2 Wheel campaign for biker and cyclist safety

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'Walking changed my life' - pensioner shares story of how he lost 21lbs, improved mental health and made friends

Parents urged to explain alcohol's affect on mental health to children

Speedier referrals needed for those with dementia

Nominate ambulance staff who have gone beyond the call of duty for an award

Power stations 'do not need any more coal'

Burglars who stole father’s ashes jailed

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Support needed for upkeep of medieval church

Woman kicked from train onto platform at Chester-le-Street station after challenging man's behaviour

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Anger over County Durham road closures during major cycling event

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£15,000 upgrade for hospital's physiotherapy unit

Attacks and training mishaps: 100+ firefighters injured in the line of duty

Woman who stabbed husband through the heart guilty of manslaughter

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Parents' plea: 'This drug could change our child's life'

Preparations under way for Travelling community ahead of Appleby Fair

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Chance to experience all the fun of the Georgian fair

NHS talking therapies service recognised by leading psychiatrists

Chef Wayne is officially a Master Craftsman

Charity facing funding crisis may have to close

Special needs funding could be cut further

Motorcyclists seriously injured in crash - one in life-threatening condition

Police found £11k-plus drugs stash in kitchen cupboard

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Plans for 165 new homes get go-ahead despite objections

Plans for major waste recycling plant approved

Appeal for witnesses after trailer stolen from garden

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Police appeal after scooter stolen from elderly man in Sherburn Village

North-East church leaders find 72 reasons why Church of England is growing

Housing development at historic site is underway

Waste recycling plant plans could be given green light today

Dragons live near you: find out how to spot them

Flood wardens honoured with award

Warning over woodland fires

Honour for the Christmas angel

Trespassers on railway cause disruption to train services

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Two distinctive bikes stolen in house break-in

Historic horse ride will disrupt travel in Northumberland today

Plans for 165-home estate set for approval

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Projects to get rough sleepers off the streets for good

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Autistic teens protest against stigma through powerful art exhibition

Inspirational football coach gets county honour

Body believed to be that of missing Alex Johnson is recovered from Tyne

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Searching for the 2019 tourist superstar

Landlord living in Spain fined £2,000 for lack of licence

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