South Hetton13 Jul 2025Wearside stories you might have missed this weekA car crashes into a care home following a police chase and actors are awarded honorary degrees.13 Jul 20259 Jul 2025Sculptor's legal bid against New Zealand artistRay Lonsdale says he is taking action to "protect his livelihood" after a similar piece appeared.9 Jul 202511 Apr 2025Dog attacks almost double, police force data showsNorthumbria Police sees a rise in dog attacks causing injury to a person or assistance dog.11 Apr 202519 Nov 2024Power cut hits scores of homes during fireThe electricity supply is lost to scores of homes as a blaze burns in the South Hetton area.19 Nov 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 202429 Jul 2024Sculptures to honour 'forgotten' women of shipyardsThe city's council is due to decide on planning permission later this year to install the work.29 Jul 202426 Jun 2024Petition to protect 'eyesore' pub from vandalism The former Station Hotel has been closed for more than 15 years.26 Jun 20247 Apr 2024Visa salary rules will keep us apart, mum warnsLater this week, the salary needed to bring family members to the UK will rise to £29,000.7 Apr 2024
