Council War chest set up to fight any appeal after controversial gasification plant plans rejected

Council Plans for 'incinerator' rejected after crunch meetin...

Crime Danger driver left motorist in a coma after smash

Sign up for the newsletter

Keep up with the latest news and views from Sunderland Echo

People Seaham Carnival: Films, fairground rides and foods from arou...

Council ‘Washington is part of our vision’ – council chiefs promise ...

Crime Dog attack in Roker Park left Sunderland pooch with torn ear...

Education Sunderland school defends 'ice cream' reward system after pa...

Sunderland AFC See more

Latest Sunderland AFC News RECAP: Transfer and injury latest ahead of Belenenses friend...

Latest Sunderland AFC News Ross gives encouraging update on Aiden McGeady and Max Power

Latest Sunderland AFC News The Sunderland players you can expect to get a big opportuni...

Latest Sunderland AFC News Explaining the blunt transfer message from Jack Ross, the fa...

Best In See more

Things To Do See inside new Cosy Club at £30m Riverwalk complex in Durham

Eating Out Guilt free kebabs: derelict Sunderland building transformed ...

Things To Do Plays in Parks returns to Sunderland green spaces this weeke...

Outdoors National awards for five parks in Sunderland

What's On See more

Lifestyle Weekend break: What we made of the new look Beadnell Towers in No...

Arts and Entertainment Artist aims to breathe new life into Sunderland's 'underused' Sun...

Things To Do 18 Northumberland golf courses for anyone inspired by the The Ope...

Arts and Entertainment Trams and Transport Day at North East Land Sea and Air Museum

Retro See more

Retro An out of this world reminder of 1969 life in Sunderland

Retro Quiz: Can you guess where in the North East these famous fac...

Retro A reminder of that giant leap for mankind

Retro Six people who made the Sunderland headlines in 1987

Business See more

Business Bathroom shop offers customers virtual reality headsets to he...

Newcastle United Poundland mock Newcastle owner Mike Ashley in amusing open le...

Business ‘Flattered’ June is stunned at awards nomination

Lifestyle See more

Lifestyle The best outdoor pools and lidos for a summer swim in the UK

Lifestyle The best outdoor pools and lidos for a summer swim in the UK

Lifestyle This simple packing tip will save you from creased clothes on...

Most Popular

Sunderland school defends attendance reward system as pupils...

Grandmother stole £1,000 of clothing from Sports Direct in S...

Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings: Who shone and wh...

Phil Smith's tour diary: A blunt message from Jack Ross, a s...

Must Read See more

Must Read Parents are being put under pressure to get faster broadband...

Must Read Sunderland football fans celebrate fifth generation of their...

Must Read Anonymous FireStoppers tips service launched after surge in ...

Must Read Southbound closure on A19 between Norton and Wolviston due t...