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New parking restrictions set to take effect in County Durham - public notice

New parking restrictions take effect across County Durham’s Easington, Easington Colliery and South Hetton on October 9, including no-waiting and loading rules.

The Northern Echo·5d ago
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Parents have 'total peace of mind' at Sunderland nursery where 'children thrive'

Little Pioneers in Hetton is 'delighted' after inspectors praised its teaching, care and support for children's development.

The Northern Echo·1 Oct
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End of era as North East tearoom couple to leave business after more than 30 years

Michael and Carol McGlinchey will finish at The Little Peppercorn Tea Rooms in Hetton-le-Hole next Saturday (September 26), bringing to an end a long career serving customers in Houghton and Hetton.

The Northern Echo·21 Sept
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County Durham village that raised England football captain Steph Houghton

Steph Houghton captained England, won major trophies and became one of the defining figures in women’s football — but her journey began in South Hetton.

The Northern Echo·27 Aug
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Sunderland's Hetton Academy celebrates 'strong year-on-year improvement' with GCSE results

A school is celebrating “a strong year-on-year improvement” across the board with its latest set of GCSE results.

Sunderland Echo·20 Aug
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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
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Everything you need to know about this weekend's Elemore Music Festival in Hetton

The fun festival is free to attend.

Sunderland Echo·14 Aug
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Man recalled to prison after spitting at Durham police officer in 'unprovoked attack'

Clifford Faulkner, 42, of Hetton-le-Hole, has been jailed for 56 days after admitting assaulting a Durham Police officer during a spitting incident.

The Northern Echo·5 Aug
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Dukes ECB North East Premier League: Hetton Lyons crumble to 123 all out at home to South Northumberland

Review of local cricket matches played on Saturday 25th of July 2026, writes Steve Clarke.

Sunderland Echo·28 Jul
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"I've never seen anything like it" - Hetton cricketer on the surreal moment a young bull invaded pitch

“For the next 25 minutes it was running at people”

Sunderland Echo·6 Jul
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North East cricket match abandoned after runaway bull storms playing field

The bull charged at players and forced the match between Burnopfield CC and Hetton Lyons to a halt on Saturday evening as it evaded capture attempts

Chronicle Live (Newcastle)·5 Jul
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The now-closed road to nowhere that once took drivers up the County Durham coast

Shotton Road in Horden, which previously led to Hartlepool, Hetton and Easington Colliery, now finds itself blocked off by a concrete barrier.

The Northern Echo·20 Jun
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North East Funeral firm’s new fund backs two community projects

Andrew Grey Funeral Directors has given two Hetton community projects a cash boost to support their work improving people’s quality of life.

The Northern Echo·30 May
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11 happy memories from Hetton Carnival's spectacular past as the festival hits the headlines again

Dragon boat racing and even a conga!

Sunderland Echo·20 May
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Meet the Hetton artist flying the flag for North East glamour on the national stage

The Hetton artist overcame bullying and found a new-found confidence in pageantry.

Sunderland Echo·13 May
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North East mum's week-long headache was actually inoperable brain aneurysm

A Hetton-le-Hole mum says her life changed instantly after she was diagnosed with an inoperable brain aneurysm following a week-long headache.

The Northern Echo·24 Apr
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County Durham school given £3,000 to upgrade outdoor play space

South Hetton Primary School in County Durham has received a £3,000 donation from Persimmon Homes through its Community Champions scheme.

The Northern Echo·12 Apr
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Hetton-le-Hole drink-driver tells court his drink was spiked

A motorist caught over the booze limit is claiming his drink was spiked before he got behind the wheel.

Sunderland Echo·8 Apr
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Sunderland council approves plans for solar panels at Hetton pool

Sunderland council approves plans for solar panels at Hetton pool  BBC

BBC·22 Oct