11:05
Sunderland Harrier Matthew Jones takes on the daunting Marathon des Sables in the Sahara Desert.11:10
New interim bosses move in to turn around Sunderland's children's services after serious failings19:00
Sunderland v Leicester City: Title-chasing Schmeichel of '˜tough, tough' Cats challenge23:00
Sunderland to receive £184,000 to help fix potholes16:11
Sunderland supporters among football fans in court over Tyne-Wear derby trouble16:14
Prince William 'dying' for Sunderland's next opponents Leicester City to win the league15:33
Blackmail warning after men tricked into performing sex acts on camera15:13
WIN: Five pairs of tickets to Sunderland's Sunniside Live festival14:07
Grandson of Black Cats legend Charlie backs call to reopen centre15:03
Police burglary operation continues to have an impact14:53
Paul Whiteley: Sunderland are capable of pulling off a major Premier League shock09:13
WEARSIDE MATTERS '“ A year of success for trailblazing care programme13:59
Homeless thug stabbed and battered Good Samaritan who took him in14:17
Operation Impact: Arrests in Sunderland and South Shields as police crackdown on burglars13:19
REVIEW: Thaikhun, Qube, intu Metrocentre14:10
Man who died in house fire is named14:09
POLL: Kone, Kirchhoff, Khazri or N'Doye - who has been the best Sunderland signing?14:06
Sunderland artist's work wins him place on polar expedition14:04
Search for old boys of Sunderland school14:01
Work presses on for new Durham passport office complex13:58
WATCH: Sunderland star reveals cup hopes and Wembley dream13:57
Newcastle's money-making has come at a HUGE cost '“ and the club could pay dearly for failure13:35
WATCH: Explore latest attractions at The Alnwick Garden12:17
New era for Beamish as 1950s town featuring buildings from across North East gets go ahead12:39
Four promising youngsters who could break into Sunderland side10:46
Man dies after Lizard Lane horror smash12:36
Last chance to be part of Veterans' Walk pathway to celebrate heroes in Sunderland12:28
Sunderland assault victim still in critical condition12:08
Suspect arrested after man left with horrific injuries in Sunderland slashing12:07
The Last Shadow Puppets add new North East date to tour11:54
From Susan Boyle to Collabro: 6 of the best Britain's Got Talent success stories11:40
County Durham Crufts champ urges dog owners to have their pets microchipped11:13
YOUR VIEW: Echo readers have their say on Sunderland University breastfeeding art show11:09
Half of kids have seen sex and violence on social network sites11:06
Sunderland AFC news: Mannone on impact of relegation, ex-Cats midfielder in for Aston Villa job11:04
How do you change a flat tyre? Lots of drivers admit they have no idea11:01
Denise Robertson: funeral details announced for Sunderland agony aunt10:37
David Bowie dominates the best sellers list09:44
REVIEW: Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty, Theatre Royal Newcastle, until April 1610:21
Sunderland honour supporters' chief George Forster for life-long commitment to club10:13
North East Ambulance Service spends £700,000-plus on taxis service to hospitals09:35
Durham woman dies after horror crash which claimed life of eight-year-old boy08:22
Sunderland boss takes his squad to Roker Beach for training session with a difference08:15
Meet the new heads of fun as youngsters are tasked with making young shoppers smile08:07
Something must be done08:03
Not vanity projects05:00
Vito Mannone: We know jobs are on the line if Sunderland are relegated07:25
Jail warning for Sunderland carer who stole £17,00007:14
Unused drugs cost NHS in Sunderland £500,000 a year06:59
Drugged-up man found slumped in car outside Sunderland police station05:32
Doctors begin new day of strike action in ongoing row with Government over NHS contracts06:00
Newcastle urged to keep it simple by boss Benitez09:00
Northern League: Ton-up Ryhope back in promotion places as Winter reigns supreme07:15
Pools boss Hignett: We didn't deserve to lose at Carlisle14:00
David Jones: Keep Mahrez quiet and Sunderland can halt Leicester's Premier title push05:00
No hope of saving Sunderland High School, campaigners admit09:00
RICHARD ORD: When it comes to news, I'm number 2