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Houghton-le-Spring

Houghton-le-Spring is town which has its recorded origins in Norman times. Historically in County Durham, it is now part of the City of Sunderland. The villages and towns of Newbottle, Fencehouses and Hetton-le-Hole lie nearby. Other villages within the Houghton postal district include: Philadelphia, Penshaw, Shiney Row, Chilton Moor and Woodstone Village.

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Ex-Northumbria cop's behaviour on train was 'crass' and 'inappropriate' - but not worthy of dismissal
Northumbria Police
The former officer has been subject to a misconduct hearing at Houghton-le-Spring police station
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Ex-Northumbria cop accused of making offensive comments about Chinese people, Robbie Williams and Jimmy Saville
Northumbria Police
The former officer is subject to a misconduct hearing at Houghton-le-Spring police station
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BBC's Clive Myrie 'corrected' live on air as Houghton causes spat over how to pronounce it
Houghton-le-Spring
Clive Myrie was corrected by someone on the BBC Election set on how to pronounce Houghton as another alternative was then offered
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Houghton and Sunderland South general election results 2024 in full
General election
The elected MP for Houghton and Sunderland South and how people voted in the general election in the seat on July 4, 2024
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Houghton and Sunderland South general election candidates for 2024
Houghton-le-Spring
The seat in Sunderland has been represented by Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson since 2010
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Reform voters predict election 'surprise' in North East after Farage rally
General election
Seven days before the General Election, Nigel Farage took to the stage at the Rainton Arena and confidently declared that his party would be Labour’s main challenger in the North East
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Fly-tipper caught on camera dumping waste before it was set alight in Sunderland
Crime
Darren Roxby was driving a pick-up truck when he was captured on CCTV dumping a large quantity of waste
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North East men told to expect prison after admitting playing part in drugs conspiracy
Crime
Graeme Rutherford, Dale Dunn, Jake Galea-Hughes, and Jack Freeman appeared at Newcastle Crown Court on Tuesday
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Cop who 'forgot' to declare seizure of Class A drugs during arrest escapes being sacked
Northumbria Police
PC Lewis Mahon was given a final written warning at a hearing at Houghton-le-Spring Police Station on Thursday morning
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Northumbria Police Special Constable 'forgot' to mention cocaine involvement in teen's arrest, hearing hears
Northumbria Police
Special Constable Kieran Parkin-Ormston and PC Lewis Mahon, of Northumbria Police, are subject to a misconduct hearing
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Drunken plane passenger caused fear at 35,000 feet on flight from Alicante to Newcastle
Newcastle Crown Court
April Wilson, of Houghton-le-Spring, left staff and fellow passengers on the Jet2 flight to Newcastle Airport worried and shaken up by her behaviour
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Northumbria cop and special constable accused of failing to record seized cocaine after arrest
Northumbria Police
PC Lewis Mahon and Special Constable Kieran Parkin-Ormston are both subject to a misconduct hearing
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Sacked Northumbria police officer who sent sexual messages to student officer can now be named
Northumbria Police
The officer sent the woman messages about her bum and told her he had a dream about them having a threesome
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Houghton-le-Spring mum's heartfelt plea as son becomes only UK patient diagnosed with rare condition
Houghton-le-Spring
Grayson Bell has been diagnosed with a PRPS1 gene and Arts Syndrome, which can lead to death during childhood
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Houghton-le-Spring danger driver who left delivery man injured stealing his van back behind bars
Newcastle Crown Court
Anthony Newall, of Houghton-le-Spring, who was locked up in 2020 for causing serious injury while stealing a van in Newbiggin, sparked a police chase in Sunderland
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Northumbria Police officer verbally abused couple while on final written warning for parking row
Northumbria Police
At the time of the incident he was on a final written warning for becoming verbally abusive towards another member of the public in a row over parking in November 2020
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Sunderland homeowner claims new-build house is 'absolute mess' and that issues are a 'nightmare'
Sunderland
Stephen Fullard claims there are many issues at his three-bedroom detached property on Cornflower Court in Hetton-le-Hole
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Sunderland City Council local elections 2024: Full list of candidates standing in Sunderland
Local Elections
The full list of candidates standing to become Sunderland's next councillors has been published ahead of local elections
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Inside a 'stunning' three bedroom detached property in a village close to Durham city
Property News
Boasting a prime location and beautifully presented interiors, the home is ideal for families seeking comfort and style.
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Lurpak thief jailed for going on Houghton-le-Spring shoplifting spree days after release from prison
Houghton-le-Spring
Kieton Pearson, 25, had been out of prison for four days before he began stealing from shops again
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Northumbria Police sergeant sacked after groping breast and bum of officer
Northumbria Police
Sgt Chris Dormand was dismissed without notice following a misconduct hearing at Houghton-le-Spring police station
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Jack Woodley's heartbroken mum sets up TikTok to warn youngsters about consequences of knife crime
Stop Knives Taking Lives
Zoey McGill shared a heart-wrenching video of her singing to Jack on the social media platform
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Houghton gym goers raise £1,000 for charity with seven mile car carry in memory of late friend
Houghton-le-Spring
Michael Donkin and Evolution Fitness carried a Nissan Juke seven miles in memory of their late friend, Chris Mordey who passed away just seven weeks after a cancer diagnosis
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