Houghton-Le-Spring19 Mar 2025Paedophile with baby abuse pictures sentencedCraig McCrory amassed a collection of more than 3,000 sexual images of children, a court hears. 19 Mar 2025Wear17 Feb 2025Nature haven to expand after 'spectacular' appeal Durham Wildlife Trust wants to raise enough money to transform the fields into wetland.17 Feb 2025Wear3 Feb 2025Bankruptcy 'only option' to care for dying husbandAudrey Buckham says her dying husband felt their debt was his fault because he was too sick to work.3 Feb 2025Wear27 Nov 2024Geordie Shore star gets patrol dogs after break-inNo-one was injured and no items were taken from Charlotte Crosby's Sunderland home, police say.27 Nov 2024England22 Nov 2024Geordie Shore star victim of attempted burglaryNo-one was injured and no items were taken from Charlotte Crosby's Sunderland home, police say.22 Nov 2024England28 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 2024Wear...