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Blacks Corner co-owner Jonny Dryden, left, with Blacks Corner team members Lauren Gracie, Brooke Swinney, Joseph Smith, General Manager Thomas West, and Joe Miller.

New restaurant with a unique twist in line for major design award

Bob Heron's recollections of picketing during the 1984/1985 Miners Strike.

‘Blood was pouring from my leg’: Ex-Wearside miner’s Orgreave memory

Cutting the ribbon on the new community mural

Celebrating the people and stories of Sunderland with new mural

An American firm wants to build a data centre in east Durham, but prospective neighbours fear they are being 'led down the garden path' over the plans.

Residents reveal fears over data centre plans

Ofsted praises Sunderland primary school where pupils ‘thrive’

The Marina View Guest House, in Featherstrone Street, Sunderland.

Landlady who kept guest house open despite fire safety warnings avoids jail

Business partners Nathan Outhwaite and Carley Wood wil relocate Spent Grain from John Street to High Street West in early 2027

One of city's top-rated restaurants relocating to well-known site

The Department for Education has published data for the average percentage of pupils achieving a grade 5 and above in English and maths in Sunderland schools.

Sunderland schools with highest & lowest GCSE English & maths grades

The scene of the incident where Daniel Ambler sadly died. Inset, Daniel Ambler.

Defendant admits hitting victim with hammer but claims self-defence

Traffic and Travel

An HGV driver has been taken to hospital after a lorry overturned on the A1(M) near Durham

HGV driver taken to hospital after lorry overturns on A1M near Durham

Two people have been taken to hospital after a four vehicle collision on the A1M close to the Durham turn-off.

Two people taken to hospital following reported four vehicle collision

A CGI of what the completed Sheepfolds neighbourhood will look like.

Everything you need to know as roads and car parks to close next week

One of the new fleet of Metro trains.

Final new Metro train handed over to complete new £362m fleet

A person has been taken to hospital following a road traffic incident.

Person taken to hospital following road traffic incident

Stairs at University Metro station have been fenced off for well over a year.

Metro station repairs now won't be complete until 2027

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A collection of childhood drawings, school photographs and heartfelt letters from King Charles has emerged

King Charles’ childhood drawings could fetch thousands

Four major brands banned over 'misleading' green delivery claims

David Beckham's favourite Ninja gadgets with up to £200 off

David Walliams' four-bed London townhouse which is on sale for £10.5million amid claims he preyed on teenage fans for sex.

David Walliams' £10.5m London mansion goes up for sale

Crime

Glenn Gibbins outside South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Reform boot Glenn Gibbins out after grossly offensive comment

Sooroosh Baghcheband said he is "devastated" for his parents.

Shocked couple 'terrified' to reopen shop after alleged knife attack

Ben Chapman, 27, of Bradman Street, Sunderland, was spared prison after admitting criminal damage and intentional strangulation of his ex-girlfriend.

Brute spared prison over attack on ex-girlfriend

Alan Morton (inset) has set up a GoFundMe appeal for the owners of Pizza Castle

Fundraiser after alleged knife attack at pizza shop

The Durham Miners’ Hall, also known as Redhills, the home of the Durham Miners Association, will host a listening event to hear experiences of the Battle of Orgreave. The confrontation between police and miners in 1984 was a major event during the miners' strike which started that year.

Miners urged to join Orgreave inquiry event at Redhills

Suspended Reform UK councillor Glenn Gibbins leaves South Tyneside Magistrates' Court after an earlier hearing. Pictures by North News & Pictures.

Councillor is guilty of 'grossly offensive' post about Nigerians

Weather

There is plenty of sunshine in the forecast for the October half-term

Your full Met Office Sunderland forecast for the October half-term

Storm Boelo in Sunderland

6 windswept pictures from Wearside as Storm Boelo continues

Business

Under the proposed plan, the new Post Office would be relocated to a new unit inside the Galleries

Proposed move for Washington Post Office including new self service facilities

The Sunderland Software Centre is one of three business hubs being targeted.

Partnership looks to attract new businesses and create jobs in city

Does your broadband contract come with a hidden catch?

Explainer Why broadband bills can rise even when you’re in contract

Politics

Sunderland City Council's opposition Liberal Democrat group has urged local authority bosses to introduce a 'community skip' scheme for the city. It is hoped this would cut fly-tipping and cut wait times for bulky waste collections.

Sunderland urged to trial 'community skip' scheme

Glenn Gibbins outside South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Glenn Gibbins labelled a 'disgrace' and calls made for resignation

Sunderland City Council has had to delay a decision on an alcohol licence for a shop in Ryhope Road. The store has previously been a Turkish barber’s,a tanning salon, a foot spa business and a health & beauty shop.

Decision delayed over alcohol licence for Grangetown shop

Sunderland Central Mosque has been granted permission to expand. Concerns had been raised about the impact increased space could have on footfall and parking, but it was ruled the expansion was not likely to result in more worshippers attending.

Green light for mosque extension

UK Trending

The Strictly judge made a surprise appearance to kick-start festivities in Manchester

Craig Revel Horwood reveals the exact moment Christmas begins

The study was commissioned by Plusnet to celebrate the arrival of its own new mascot

Kevin the Carrot in top 20 mascots

Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

Fern Brady reveals UK's biggest housemate icks

Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Environment

Electrify Britain's Ben Halfpenny and Martha Lawrence meet Redhills chief executive Andrew McIntryre.

Region hailed for ‘electrification success stories’

Simpa Carter, executive director of HGCA, at Elvet Green.

Concerns grow over potential disruption to green space

People

Durham City's Best Christmas Business Frontage Competition is back for 2026.

Search begins for Durham’s best Christmas business frontage
Durham’s Best Christmas Business Frontage Competition is returning for 2026.
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Bomb squad officers were called to Sunderland's Household Waste and Recycling Centre, in European Way, in November 2025.

Suspect charged with alleged firearms and explosives offences

Foundation of Light chief operating officer, Jamie Wright, will be spending a night under the stars at the Stadium of Light as part of the CEO Sleepout fundraising event

Foundation of Light links with homelessness charity for CEO Sleepout

Sunderland AFC fans at the Stadium of Light

Sunderland ranked second for 'football mad' towns and cities

Players enjoying a game of padel at the Beacon of Light

New app makes padel at the Beacon of Light even easier

Education

Rob Lawson

Sunderland leader appointed chair of Education Partnership North East

Dr Rebecca Garnham, Lecturer in Cancer Biology at the University of Sunderland

University's pioneering project to improve prostate cancer outcomes

The University of Sunderland.

Up to 188 jobs under threat as university and unions issue statement

Gentoo members of staff donating school items to families

Gentoo donates hundreds of uniforms and school items to disadvantaged families

Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, in Borough Road, Sunderland.

Ofsted praises nursery for making children feel safe

Provision and Resource Development Lead Lucy Nesbit-Ferry (right), class teacher Isabel Bage, occupational therapist Michelle Graham, and teaching assistant John Garner with pupils Tanzeela, Olly, Daniel, Gavin, Layla, and Jacob.

Special school launches fundraiser for 'life changing' sensory trail

Health

Nurosym can help you get a better night's sleep

What are Nurosym users saying about the wearable device?

Lovehoney’s couples advent calendar is aimed at adults looking for a more playful countdown to Christmas.

Reviewers opened Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar

Forget chocolate, this advent calendar is made for couples to enjoy together

Lovehoney £119 couples’ advent calendar is worth £487

Minister for Science, Innovation and Investment Chris McDonald takes a look around the Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital after it was announced that the city is now home to one of five new government-backed healthcare hubs using groundbreaking technology to diagnose illnesses quicker.

Sunderland leads the way in groundbreaking technology

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The Jam tribute band The Sham are heading north.

Top UK tribute band to The Jam heads to Durham

Mrs Hinch has shared the L'Oréal Paris make-up products she loves, including some old favourites and new discoveries.

Mrs Hinch shares favourite L'Oréal Paris make-up and they're on sale

Sentier's luxury fragrance advent calendar is now £109 in sale, saving shoppers a huge £420

Sentier fragrance advent calendar slashed by £420 in Christmas sale

Stacey Solomon has posted on her Instagram Stories about a Primark outfit she wore on BBC's The One Show.

Stacey Solomon reveals where she got co-ord she wore on The One Show

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