Plans to remove more than 100 metres of hedgerow at a popular country park to allow for more “managed events” have been backed by city councillors. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to ...

What a transformation we’ve seen at Herrington Country Park. The former colliery site began to take shape as a beauty haven 25 years ago today and the Sunderland Echo was there to grab photo memories ...

Herrington Country Park in Sunderland wasn't always the gem it is today - in fact, it's built on the site of a former colliery. The former Herrington Colliery, which was opened in 1874 and closed ...

Herrington Country Park, which is close to Penshaw Monument, was built on the site of a former colliery. At around 320 acres it is one of Britain's biggest parks.

The site at Herrington Country Park in Sunderland is where a colliery once stood. The pit opened in 1874 and by the time it closed in 1985, more than 100 workers had lost their lives.

Barnes Park, Hetton Lyons Country Park, Roker Park, Mowbray Park, and Herrington Country Park once again received coveted Green Flags in recognition of achieving the international quality award ...

Three teenagers are due in court accused of attempted murder after boy, 15, seriously injured at Herrington Country Park Sophie Doughty Crime Reporter 10:55, 08 Jun 2025 Herrington Country Park ...

Female participation (135) exceeded male (127) for only the second time in 36 events at Herrington Country Park. Women filled 78 per cent of the roles on the volunteer roster.

The site at Herrington Country Park in Sunderland is where a colliery once stood. The pit opened in 1874 and by the time it closed in 1985, more than 100 workers had lost their lives.