Twoop|Chester-le-Street
NewsEventsLive MusicDealsDirectoryCommunitySkilled LocalsRoadworksPlanningCouncilTrainsBusesAbout
  1. Twoop
  2. North East England
  3. Chester-le-Street
  4. News

Twoop: Chester-le-Street

Local news, events, deals, and community updates for Chester-le-Street.

Chester-le-Street

  • News
  • Events
  • Deals
  • Community Board
  • Business Directory
  • Skilled Locals

Explore

  • North East England area
  • All communities
  • Twoop home

Get Involved

  • Submit an Event
  • Share a Post
  • Register as a Local
  • About Chester-le-Street
© 2026 Twoop. All rights reserved.
  • Home
  • News
  • Events
  • Directory
  • Community

News

Local news from Chester-le-Street and the surrounding area

NewsThe Northern Echo

Man, 40, arrested on suspicion of drink driving after County Durham crash

A man has been arrested in suspicion of drink driving after a crash in Chester-le-Street, County Durham last night (October 8).

9 October 2026
The Northern Echo

Step inside £220,000 Chester-le-Street bungalow with much more than meets the eye

Remodelled two-bedroom bungalow in Chester-le-Street’s Garden Farm offers open-plan living, solar panels, garage, parking and no onward chain for over £220,000.

5 October 2026
The Northern Echo

Police officer performed disgusting sex act in County Durham car park

Durham Police student officer Ryan Adams jailed for 15 months after performing a sex act in a Chester-le-Street car park and misusing force data system.

2 October 2026
The Northern Echo

Mother and daughter duo promise to bring beloved County Durham pub back to life

A mother-and-daughter team has taken over a much-loved Chester-le-Street pub, promising to turn it into a community hub while preserving its traditional character.

29 September 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

A1 crash LIVE: Traffic easing after collisions south of Chester-le-Street cause huge delays

The collision has occurred on the southbound carriageway

21 September 2026
Sunderland Echo

Northern League: Seaham Red Star still targeting promotion despite mixed form

Seaham Red Star earned all three points with an impressive win against Northern League Division Two rivals Chester-le-Street Town on Saturday.

20 September 2026
The Northern Echo

Why Durham County Council believes Riverside has a 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity

Durham County Council has backed plans to develop a 'once in a generation' vision for Chester-le-Street's Riverside.

18 September 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham dangerous driver caused head-on crash leaving man with broken rib

Brandon William Turnbull of Chester-le-Street admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving at a recent hearing before magistrates.

7 September 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham mum's desperate plea as teen waits for life-changing heart surgery

A Chester-le-Street teenager sleeps for up to 16 hours a day and is missing out on the sport he loves while waiting for life-changing heart surgery.

7 September 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham play park say staff facing abuse and violence threats over school break

A Chester-le-Street play park has said that their staff have faced an increase in verbal abuse over the six-week school holidays.

1 September 2026
The Northern Echo

Now-closed County Durham bar and restaurant fined £40k over illegal workers

The former Hollathan’s restaurant in Chester-le-Street has been linked to a £40,000 Home Office penalty for employing illegal workers.

30 August 2026
The Northern Echo

Full line-up for fifth annual food festival in County Durham town revealed

Chester-le-Street's food and drink festival will return for its fifth year next month. Here is the full line-up for vendors and what's on.

30 August 2026
Sunderland Echo

Northern League: Chester-le-Street Town boss relishing Robson return

There is a busy weekend across both levels of the Ebac Northern League.

28 August 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham man heard ‘terrified scream’ as mum fell 20ft in holiday tragedy

A Chester-le-Street mum died after falling around 20ft during a family walk at a Scotland waterfall while on holiday.

26 August 2026
The Northern Echo

Only a handful of tickets left for new County Durham festival featuring Marti Pellow

Marti Pellow and Gabrielle are set to perform at a new music event launching at Lumley Castle Hotel in Chester-le-Street.

26 August 2026
The Northern Echo

Major County Durham clean up after faeces and needles fill overgrown back lane

Residents, police and wardens joined forces to clear drug paraphernalia, fly-tipped waste and overgrowth from a Chester-Le-Street back lane.

24 August 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham road to close for gas main replacement works - public notice

County Durham motorists are being warned of a temporary road closure on Park View Rear in Chester-le-Street from August 24 to September 7, 2026, while Durham County Council oversees gas main replaceme

23 August 2026
The Northern Echo

Family slam County Durham hotel as 'disgusting hovel' after black mould found in room

A family travelling from Scotland have blasted The Moorings Hotel in Chester-le-Street hotel as a “disgusting” hovel after claiming their rooms were filthy.

17 August 2026
The Northern Echo

Banned driver caught behind the wheel in Chester-le-Street is jailed for eight weeks

Disqualified driver Peter Stead has been jailed for eight weeks after admitting driving while banned and uninsured in Chester-le-Street.

13 August 2026
Sunderland Echo

Dukes ECB North East Premier League: Chester-le-Street in fifth place, host third placed Burnmoor this weekend

Dukes ECB North East Premier League weekend preview.

12 August 2026

Explore more

North East England areaNews from across North East England
All communitiesBrowse 1,800+ UK towns
Community boardJoin the Chester-le-Street conversation