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News

Person taken to hospital after collision in Houghton-le-Spring

Paramedics attended the scene on Houghton Road on Sunday afternoon with crash causing delays for drivers

Chronicle Live (Newcastle)·4 Oct
News

Man ordered to pay more than £1,000 for inconsiderate driving on A19 in County Durham

A Houghton-le-Spring motorist Samuel Smith was ordered to pay a fine and costs of £1,160 and given five points after admitting driving without reasonable consideration on the A19 in County Durham.

The Northern Echo·4 Oct
News

Houghton Feast weekend in pictures with community parade and road race in Sunderland town

The event, in Houghton-le-Spring, continued today, with a colourful spectacle of brass bands, dancers, costumed characters, and vehicles

Chronicle Live (Newcastle)·3 Oct
News

Full list of Houghton-le-Spring road closures ahead of Houghton Feast

Here is the full list of road closures that will be in place in Houghton-le-Spring this weekend ahead of Houghton Feast.

Sunderland Echo·29 Sept
What's On

Houghton-Le-Spring @ Sunderland Live Arena - Thursday 29th Oct

Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising creatures.

Skiddle·5 Sept
News

Driver disqualified after drug-driving offence on A183 in County Durham

Stephanie Goodall, of Houghton-le-Spring, has been banned from driving for 12 months after admitting a drug-driving offence in County Durham, Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court heard.

The Northern Echo·22 Aug
News

Road and footpath closures set for gas works in North East town - public notice

Sunderland City Council has announced temporary road and footpath closures in Houghton-le-Spring from 7 September for gas main repair works, affecting parts of John Street, Mount Pleasant and the Hall

The Northern Echo·19 Aug
News

B1260 in North East town to shut for six weeks for gas main works - public notice

Gillas Lane West in Houghton-le-Spring will close for six weeks for gas main works, with Sunderland City Council shutting the B1260 between Hetton Road and Rainton Grove during the project.

The Northern Echo·18 Aug
News

Footpaths in North East estate to close for gas main repair works - public notice

Sections of footpaths in Dene Gardens, Houghton-le-Spring, will temporarily close while gas main repair works are carried out, according to a Sunderland City Council public notice.

The Northern Echo·13 Aug
News

Postcode Lottery results with winning streets in Houghton-le-Spring and Walkergate

Residents in several North East areas who play the national game have been lucky enough to win a £1,000 prize

Chronicle Live (Newcastle)·3 Jul
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Thief stole £250 worth of parcels from North East delivery van

Jack Smurthwaite, 22, stole £250 worth of parcels from a van in Houghton-le-Spring

Chronicle Live (Newcastle)·15 Jun
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Air ambulance called to serious crash with A690 closed and drivers facing long delays

Emergency services, including the Great North Air Ambulance, have been at the scene near Houghton-le-Spring since around 2.30pm

Chronicle Live (Newcastle)·21 Apr
News

Every update on A690 crash as road reopens after air ambulance called to collision

Emergency services were called to the scene scene on the A690 near Rainton Gate in Houghton-le-Spring with the road closed for hours

Chronicle Live (Newcastle)·21 Apr
News

Former tech consultant from Sunderland publishes first novel

A Houghton-le-Spring man has published his first novel at the age of 50 after working in the IT industry for 30 years.

Sunderland Echo·13 Apr
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Man arrested on suspicion of possessing machete during street fight involving alleged "unknown liquid" attack

A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a machete, whilst a teenager reportedly had a “substance” squirted in his face during a reported fight in Houghton-le-Spring.

Sunderland Echo·10 Apr
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North East engineering student engineer scrums down with elite sports backing

Newton Turton, a 19-year-old from Houghton-le-Spring, is balancing rugby and a mechanical engineering degree at the University of Sunderland with support from the Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholars

The Northern Echo·10 Apr
Planning

Partial demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of single storey extension to create new store/workshop.

Partial demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of single storey extension to create new store/workshop. 📍 9 Ravensworth Avenue Fence Houses Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6JD 📋 Ref: 26/00658/FUL...

Sunderland Council Planning·24 Mar
Planning

Demolition of existing garages and erection of new single storey side extension to provide annex.

Big news for Copt Hill ward! Plans are in for a new single-storey annex at The Granary on Stoneygate, Houghton-le-Spring. This could be a fantastic addition for a local resident!

Sunderland Council Planning·20 Mar
Planning

Discharge of condition 5 (Working method statement) attached to 25/02582/FUL (part 2 of 2).

Exciting news from Chilton Moor! The team at Chilton Meadows Day Nursery has submitted plans to discharge a condition, and it's all happening right here in Houghton-le-Spring. We'll be keeping a close eye on this as it progresses!

Sunderland Council Planning·17 Mar
Planning

Discharge of condition 3 (bat and bird boxes) attached to 25/02582/FUL. (Part 1 of 2).

Exciting news from Chilton Moor! It looks like our local Chilton Meadows Day Nursery is getting ready to welcome some new feathered and furry residents, with plans to install bat and bird boxes. This is all part of an ongoing planning process for the nursery, ensuring our local wildlife is well looked after!

Sunderland Council Planning·17 Mar
Planning

Erection of a single storey rear extension. (Extends 5m from the original dwelling, 2.40m in height and 2.40m to the ...

Morning, Houghton! We've got a planning application over on Hill View Success Road this week, for a new rear extension. It's a bit of news for that part of the Copt Hill ward, so if you're nearby, have a look at the details!

Sunderland Council Planning·17 Mar