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Affordable homes planned at former fire station

tech — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:17:30 +0000

Home Group Developments are asking Durham County Council for planning permission to demolish the former Fencehouses Fire Station at Woodstone Village, near Chester-le-Street, and build 18, two and three-bed, affordable homes on the site

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Councillors recommended to back plans to extend Fence Houses fuel depot

tech — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:49:21 +0000

Councillors recommended to back plans to extend Fence Houses fuel depot

12:50pm Monday 22nd April 2013 in News By Mark Summers

COUNCILLORS will this week be recommended to back controversial plans to extend a diesel and kerosene depot.

Durham County Council has received more than 130 objections and a 50-name petition to the application on Thursday to increase vehicle storage at PAR Petroleum’s site at Lumley Sixth Pit Industrial Estate, Fence Houses, near Chester-le-Street.

Residents are worried about safety and the loss of Green Belt.

But the council’s North Area Planning Committee will be recommended by planning officers to approve the scheme but refer it to the Government for ratification because it departs from the authority’s own framework for development.

The firm wants to extend the hardstanding area for its tankers onto nearby land classified as Green Belt and install floodlighting.

The company, which is 100 years old, and has 27 employees, says it needs more space because it has a major contract supplying airports.

In its submission to the council it said it would take on seven extra workers but if permission was refused it would have to consider relocating to larger premises outside the area.

Councillors will be told that the fire brigade has no objections over safety.

But the council’s own spatial policy officers do not support the application because of the impact on the Green Belt.

Planning officer Steve France says in a report that residents are against the loss of land that is used by dog walkers and are concerned about proposed tree planting to screen the site. “Safety issues are of equally prime concern to the residents who have responded.

“There are varying degrees of acceptance of PAR’s existing presence and operation.

“Many correspondents refer to the Buncefield fire of 2005, and the Health and Safety regimes and procedures that have followed the findings of the inquiries into that event.”

Mr France says the employment and economic issues are important.

“Given the present economic climate, and the messages from the council’s corporate core, officers recommend that these specific proposals are on balance an acceptable departure from the Green Belt policies – noting that this issue would have to be ratified by the Secretary of State in the event of any intention to approve.”

The planning committee meets at Chester-le-Street Civic Centre on Thursday at 2pm.

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Pair held over County Durham filling station robbery

tech — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:39:26 +0000

5:31pm Tuesday 22nd January 2013 in Chester-le-Street News By Mark Summers

Pair held over County Durham filling station robbery

5:31pm Tuesday 22nd January 2013 in Chester-le-Street News By Mark Summers

TWO men are being questioned after a village garage was robbed.

It happened on Monday, January 21, Total Garage in Morton Crescent, Fence Houses, near Chester-le-Street, County Durham.

A woman was working alone at the filling station when two men walked in, one of whom produced a knife and demanded that she hand over cash from the till.

They went behind the counter, took money from the till and stole cigarettes and scratch cards before telling the victim, a woman in her mid-40s, to lie on the floor.

The robber holding the knife spoke with a local accent and is described as about 30, of medium to stocky build, and about 5ft 6ins tall.

He was wearing a dark fleece and a blue hooded jacket with the hood pulled over his head and a scarf around his face.

He also had dark tracksuit bottoms and white trainers. His accomplice also had a local accent and is described as being slim.

He was wearing a black woolly hat, with a black scarf across his face, a black coat and white trainers.

The robbers were carrying a rucksack.

Detective Sergeant Joanne Long said that the victim was shocked by the incident but unhurt.

Two local men, aged 31 and 39, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and are being held

Anyone with information is asked to contact Durham City police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

Sky Distruption in Fence Houses Area

tech — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:36:07 +0000

There is a temporary disruption in rhe Fence Houses area.
Some users may be experiencing a loss of Sky Talk.
We are working to fix this and we apologise for any inconvenience.

Elba Park, Summer Fun Day

tech — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:20:39 +0000

Summer Fun Day
Elba Park, Sunderland
11am – 3pm Saturday 18th August 2012

There a fantastic variety of different activities for all age ranges to enjoy at Sunderland’s newest park these include, pond dipping, bird box making, birds of prey display, a brass band, face painting, a story teller, traditional games, sports activities…..and more.

Fence Houses Sreetz Project ?

tech — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:40:37 +0000

Come along for FREE cup of Tea or Coffee

Fence Houses Sreetz Project

Open Community Drop In

Tuesday 7th February, 2012

1:00 PM -4:00 PM

At St Johns Methodist Church (Tin Chapel)

Pop along for a FREE cup of tea or coffee and cake to hear about the exciting new changes in Fence Houses to be part of developing some new ideas for the area

For more information please contact Sam Gallilee on 0191 385 2822 or 07885210159 or speak to the detached youth workers on Tuesday Wednesday or Friday evenings on 07512687203

Project funded by Fence Houses YMCA

Derby Game, Football Match Burnside 4 Dubmire 2

tech — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:16:44 +0000

Burnside V Dubmire

Believed to be the first time they have played each other

9th October 2011

K.O 10.30am

Result Burnside 4 Dubmire 2

Burnside football ground

Come one come all support your local lads top of theVillage verses the bottom

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Green-fingered Jack springs a mighty leek

tech — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:00:09 +0000

Jack McKitten with his massive leeks at Burnside WM Club, Fence Houses.

Published on Wednesday 14 September 2011 12:43

A GREEN-FINGERED wagon driver has reclaimed his champion spot at a leek show, setting a village record.

Jack McKitten, of Fence Houses, took the first place ribbon at the Burnside Workingmen’s Club Leek Show.

This is the third time in four years that the 42-year-old has claimed the first prize, after growing two leeks measuring 300.33 cubic inches, the equivalent to almost five litres, and the biggest ever grown by anyone in the village.

He said: “I’m over the moon to have won. I’m chuffed to bits. Growing leeks like this takes a lot of hard work.

“You get 10 months of growing time leading up to the competition and you have to tend to them every day, so it’s a lot of hard work.

“I won the first two years I took part then came second last year, so it’s great to reclaim my title. I’ll definitely be coming back next year to defend it. I’m the one to beat now.”

Trevor Chapman, steward of the Fence Houses club which hosts the show every year, said: “The leeks are the size of tree trunks, it’s no wonder it’s a village record.

“Jack is in our show so we’re really happy that he’s won and set the record. We’re Very pleased
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Goodbye Alf

admin — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:47:23 +0000

What sad news, the demon barber of Fence Houses has passed away. The stories that can be told?
I,ll start with what a lovely fella, Alf was. He cut my hair, my fathers hair and my grandfathers hair. (same style) the man was a legend in Fence Houses. He is affectionally talked about, in all of the pubs and clubs constantly. I am sure all the lads who have shuffled off this mortal coil are over the moon Alf is back to cut their hair, more talking going on than cutting. I hope there is a betting shop next door. God bless Alf and don,t work too hard.

Dylan & Toby mascots for the day @ Durham County Cricket Club

tech — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:30:46 +0000

Spot the proud Granddad?