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New planters installed throughout Farringdon and Herrington

Farnton.org2 months ago2 months ago01 mins

New planters funded through a local community chest have been put in place throughout Farringdon and East Herrington Secured through…

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The history of the Durham Road, a route which has lasted for over 1000 years

Farnton.org2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The Durham Road, or officially known as the A690, connects Sunderland to the City of Durham. Spanning all the way…

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Who was Sir John Forster? The Elizabethian Knight who once owned Farringdon

Farnton.org2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Sir John Forster (1520–1602) was an English military commander and knight from Northumberland who became a prominent figure in fighting…

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See how Parkside in Herrington has changed over the past century

Farnton.org2 months ago2 months ago01 mins

The area known as Parkside in Herrington is a small micro-suburb of Herrington wedged between the A690 (Durham Road), the…

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Everything you need to know about Farringdon’s “Chainsaw” Incident on Monday night

Farnton.org3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

“Oh my god, there’s someone with a chainsaw outside me door. He’s chasing someone up the road”– Proclaims an eight…

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Characters of Farringdon, Remembering Adam Johnson

Farnton.org4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

If you’ve lived on Farringdon long enough, you’ll have probably been familiar with a lad called Adam Johnson, not the…

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Council to vote on plans for the future of the Farringdon Police Station site

Farnton.org4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

Photo: The abandoned Farringdon Hall Police Station in 2020 (credit: SGM) Sunderland City Council are set to vote on a…

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The North Star brings an epic fantasy saga to Sunderland and the region- That’s never been done before

Farnton.org5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Sunderland is no stranger to literature. Part of recognizing this city’s value and worth starts with acknowledging what it already…

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Dominic McDonough rides the storm of Conservative Backlash to be re-elected in St. Chads

Farnton.org5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

St. Chad’s councillor Dominic McDonough was re-elected on Thursday night amidst a national backlash against the Conservative Party over their…

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East Herrington man avoids prison after sending sexual messages to teenage girl decoy

Farnton.org5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

An East Herrington married man has avoided prison after he asked what he thought was a young girl to take…

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  • New planters installed throughout Farringdon and Herrington
  • The history of the Durham Road, a route which has lasted for over 1000 years
  • Who was Sir John Forster? The Elizabethian Knight who once owned Farringdon
  • See how Parkside in Herrington has changed over the past century
  • Everything you need to know about Farringdon’s “Chainsaw” Incident on Monday night

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