Chester-le-Street News

Jess Butler of Ellie and Emerald

Meet some of the traders selling their wares at a County Durham Christmas market

Full details about proposed boundary changes in County Durham have been revealed.

Explained: How County Durham boundary changes will impact residents

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Council Leader Amanda Hopgood

Durham council urges government to repay £1.2m spent on failed levelling up bids

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The businesses have been listed in the Government's quarterly round-up of companies that have had penalties issued for the use of illegal workers

Seven North East businesses fined £150k for employing illegal workers revealed

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LIVE: A1(M) closed in County Durham as police deal with incident - updates

RECAP: A1(M) clear and traffic back to normal in County Durham after police incident

Ray McDermott saved a woman's life at his working men's club in Grange Villa, near Chester-le-Street.

Hero pensioner needed pint to relax after saving woman's life with CPR at disco

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Local authorities deal with increased demand from residents who are in need due to rising rents

Millions spent on housing the homeless in County Durham - as council uses B&Bs

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Durham University student robbed of mobile phone in 'prank' in city centre.

Robbery victim loses sentimental photographs when mobile phone was snatched

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Durham and Darlington Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen (left) and Rachel Bacon

Your chance to question police chief about crime in County Durham and Darlington

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The Local Government Boundary Commission says Durham County Council should consist of 98 councillors serving 51 division

Final proposals reveal the number of councillors set to be cut in County Durham

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Needles and other drug paraphernalia have been spotted at the site of a former Wilko store in County Durham

Ex-Wilko store in County Durham used for drug activity months after closing

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Go North East has revealed 14 services serving County Durham will operate again from Monday

The 14 County Durham Go North East bus routes returning with a 'reduced' service

How the new custody and forensic hub could look

New Durham police custody and forensic hub delayed by almost a year

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A councillor has told how she felt suicidal after receiving care from a regional healthcare trust

Councillor warns public have 'no faith' in crisis-hit TEWV during emotional speech

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Warning over healthcare 'postcode lottery' in County Durham

County Durham residents face 'postcode lottery' when booking healthcare appointments

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A1(M) crash LIVE: Road blocked after collision in County Durham as police attend

A1(M) crash LIVE: Road blocked after collision in County Durham as police attend

Joseph Lee, inset, jailed for arranging a meeting with what he believed was a 15-year-old 'escort'

County Durham man went to arranged location thinking he was to meet 'escort', aged 15

How the houses will look in the Lambton Park estate

How a 57 'luxury' home County Durham estate will look once built

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Hilda Terrace in Chester Le Street

Man suffers serious injuries after County Durham street assault as two arrested

A raft of new measures to tackle the housing crisis in County Durham are set to be introduced

Proposed council tax rises on empty County Durham homes aim to help housing crisis

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Durham County Council has set out plans to provide an additional 32 bed spaces in the region

Council bid for more homeless accommodation and support across County Durham

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Murder-victim Rita Roberts has been identified after her flower tattoo was recognised by family members, some living in Durham Police force area

Family from Durham police area help to identify victim of 1992 murder in Belgium

Closure orders were granted last month for Birtley Gym and Fitness Centre, left, and Birtley Boxing Club, last month

Boxing gym with suspected link to criminal activity to stay closed as appeal fails

Councillor Tracie Smith, left, with Stephanie Waugh and her children

AI to help County Durham families cook meals from kits to tackle cost of living

A167 Crash LIVE: Queuing traffic after crash on County Durham road - updates

A167 Crash LIVE: Queuing traffic after crash on County Durham road - updates

Nitrous Oxide canisters

County Durham wardens locate illegal canisters in industrial estate after ban

From left, Michelle Gorman, of Visit County Durham, Pam Porter, of Locomotion, Edward Perry, of The Auckland Project, Cllr Elizabeth Scott, of Durham County Council, and Rhianon Hiles, of Beamish Museum, at campaign launch

'Do Durham Differently' ... new campaign to urge tourists to stay longer in county

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Mark Andrew Woodhead starting 30-month prison sentence imposed at Durham Crown Court for attempted sexual communication with a child and indecent image charges

Durham man working at a school chatted sexually online to 'girls', aged 14 or less

Stowaway cat Flash with his family

Stowaway cat reunited with distraught family after 75-mile trip in delivery van

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The A1(M) in County Durham

One in hospital after four ambulances attend A1(M) as car overturns

Pupils from St Bede’s Catholic Primary School with, from left, Jonathan Slee, the council’s road safety team leader, Holly Sterling, author and illustrator, and Christine Cummings, school crossing patrol

Youngsters' artwork will teach motorists in County Durham an important lesson

Do you recognise this dog that went missing in County Durham?

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An artist impression of how the 145 homes will look

A look at how 145 new 'sleek' County Durham homes on historic estate will look

Picktree Court Care Home

Durham care home provider ordered to pay £47,681 over death of 93-year-old woman

The North East devolution deal could bring £1.4 billion to the region

North East devolution deal is ‘once in a lifetime' chance to help left behind areas

People in Chester-le-Street have been asked for their feedback on redeveloping the Riverside Leisure Complex to help improve sports facilities and provision in the area.

Frustration as upgrades to County Durham leisure complex face further delays

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Durham County Council has relaunched a campaign to support the voluntary and community sector in partnership with the County Durham Community Foundation.

New County Durham 'Welcome Spaces' to help vulnerable and isolated residents

Officers were called to the tracks near Chester Le Street Station at 6am today (30 October) following reports of a casualty on the tracks Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

Man dies after being hit by train near County Durham station

The incident took place in Riverside Park in Chester-le-Street, believed to have taken place sometime between the evening of Thursday (October 19) and the early hours of Friday (October 20) Credit: PIXABAY

Investigation after swan beheaded in 'deliberate attack' in County Durham park

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Figures show incidents of fly-tipping remain at a historically low 5,266

Council toughens stance on fly-tipping to catch criminals in County Durham

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BBC Radio Newcastle's Sunderland commentator Nick Barnes completed his milestone 1,000th radio commentary as the Black Cats went down 2-1 at Stoke, on Saturday

Long-serving North East football commentator reaches 1000 match milestone

Ben Coe fled police who spotted him driving at speed leaving Shiney Row roundabout

Dangerous driver must sit extended test to lawfully take to the road in future

Parents demonstrate in support of St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham, which has been disrupted by sub standard reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac)

Closed schools and home learning - how RAAC is affecting County Durham pupils

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The car was seized from Gibside in the Chester-le-Street area

County Durham man who abandoned car faces £1,200 legal bill after it was seized

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Councillors have agreed to extend its council tax reduction scheme in a bid to protect thousands of people impacted by rising household costs.

Council tax discount scheme which supports County Durham residents extended

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Ex-serviceman Steele Jagger jailed at Durham Crown Court for making threats to neighbour and his family

Ex-serviceman with PTSD threatened to shoot County Durham neighbour with handgun

Peter Conroy had hoped to build the 24 ‘luxury’ lodges and a reception building on land near the historical museum

Appeal to build 24 'luxury' holiday lodges at Beamish refused by government

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File photo. A woman who let her dog stray has been handed a hefty fine.

Woman who let dog stray landed with hefty bill after failing to pay fine

Durham Cathedral was promoted as one of the region's cultural landmarks

How Durham plans to bounce back after losing city of culture bid

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The latest update from Durham County Council’s climate emergency response plan highlights the fall in carbon emissions

Council hails progress in helping County Durham have a sustainable future

orth West Durham MP Richard Holden said it's an “incredibly exciting time for the project”.

The other former North East railway line which an MP wants to reopen after 60 years

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The local authority is cautious about its finances and has stressed the need for stability.

Durham Council warns of 'immense' financial challenges as it makes budget cuts

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11 suspected thieves wanted by Northumbria Police.

The faces of 15 shoplifters that are wanted by police in the North East

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From left, Sergio Petrucci, founder of Red Sky Foundation, Chris Hoy, chair of the Chester-le-Street and District AAP Towns and Villages Task Group, Michael Wilkes, AAP coordinator and Cllr Alison Batey, chair of the AAP board

Life-saving equipment installed in County Durham town, thanks to funding