New Herrington2 hrs agoRadio 1's Big Weekend under way in SunderlandThousands of people arrive at Sunderland's Herrington Country Park for day one of the event.2 hrs ago8 Feb 2026Test your knowledge with our weekly quizTest your memory of the stories making the headlines across the North East and Cumbria this week.8 Feb 202616 Dec 2025Housing estate near green belt land wins backingSunderland City Council approves outline permission for 215 homes near the Philadelphia Complex.16 Dec 202510 Aug 2025Play area 'disaster waiting to happen'Although the council says it is safe, one local councillor says metal is sticking out of the ground.10 Aug 20257 Jun 2025Attempted murder arrests after boy, 15, stabbedTwo boys, aged 16, and one girl, 15, are being questioned after the boy was hurt in Herrington.7 Jun 202518 Apr 2025Fire-gutted social club wanted for homesProposals involve building 29 homes at the site of the former working men's club in New Herrington.18 Apr 202518 Dec 2024Ex-mineworker calls for share of pension surplusMiners want their pension scheme's surplus shared in the same way another fund's has been.18 Dec 20244 Sep 2024Plans to increase park's car spots approvedParking provision at Herrington Country Park will be extended to help with increasing demand.4 Sep 20248 Aug 2024Fire breaks out at former working men's clubFirefighters say the New Herrington building's roof has been damaged by the blaze.8 Aug 2024...
