Crime

A public protester accused of spreading hatred against "immigrants, Asians and black people" has denied outright that he is a racist and said he just wants a "calm life".

Extra police patrols will visit city centre streets to tackle any festive drinking disorder.

A disgraced ex-Sunderland councillor has been expelled from the Labour Party.

Police have issued a warning to Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United supporters about their behaviour ahead of the Checkatrade Trophy derby at the Stadium of Light.

Owners of a shop which has been broken into twice in less than three weeks have spoken of their despair.

The mum of murdered Nikki Allan is now working with a private death investigator as she continues her 26-year fight for justice for her little girl.

Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne has appeared in court to deny sexually assaulting a woman by kissing her on a train.

Fire chiefs have urged the courts to ‘throw the book at’ anyone found guilty of attacks over the Bonfire Night period.

Detectives launched an investigation after a protester claimed during a series of public speeches that women were being spiked by city centre attackers.

Police investigating a theft from Washington Galleries have issued a picture of a man they want to trace.

A man will appear in court in the new year following an attack at a Metro station.

Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne will appear in court on Tuesday charged with sexually assaulting a woman on a train.

Former Sunderland legend Gary Bennett has blamed a lack of education for a recent spate of allegedly racist incidents on the terraces.