Houghton-Le-Spring2 days agoGeordie Shore star victim of attempted burglaryNo-one was injured and no items were taken from Charlotte Crosby's Sunderland home, police say.2 days agoEngland28 Oct 2024Home could be converted into special needs schoolPlans say the house will need minimal alterations to turn it into a school for 16 children.28 Oct 20242 Oct 2024Ex-miners' delight as giant sculpture installedIt is taller than a double-decker bus and is visible from Houghton-le-Spring town centre.2 Oct 2024Wear27 Sep 2024Aldi store backed over Lidl objectionSunderland council officials recommend plans to build an Aldi on land north of Houghton-le-Spring.27 Sep 2024Wear24 Sep 2024Bird hide gets £20,000 revamp thanks to volunteersThe hide at Rainton Meadows was renovated, inside and out, thanks to volunteers and a local business.24 Sep 2024Wear13 Sep 2024Aurora chasers rewarded with Northern lightshowAurora chasers across Cumbria and the north east of England capture images of spectacular skies.13 Sep 2024England30 Aug 2024Learn-to-ride track opens to new cyclistsThe track provides a safe environment for those learning to ride or wishing to polish their skills.30 Aug 2024Wear19 Aug 2024Row brews over football club's drinks dealMaxim Brewery says Sunderland has prematurely ended a deal to provide beer at the Stadium of Light.19 Aug 20247 Jul 2024Bid to save fields from development 'step closer'Durham Wildlife Trust wants to raise enough money to transform the fields into wetland.7 Jul 2024Wear