Urgent appeal to help find man who has gone missing without diabetes medication Police say they are growing "increasingly concerned" for a man who has gone missing from his home without essential medication. County Durham
Teenager jailed for ten years for sex attacks on schoolboys A teenager has been jailed for ten years for sex attacks on four schoolboys. Crime
Two men held as 4x4 crashes into wall and parked car after police pursuit Two men were taken to hospital and are now being questioned by police after a crash in Seaham during the early hours of today. Seaham
Man attacked ex-partner with knife after they shared 18 cans of lager and half a bottle of whisky An attacker is behind bars after he cut his ex partner's hand with a knife during a visit to her home - where he was banned from. Crime
Huge rise in drink and drug driving offences following annual police campaign Police have a stern message to drink and drug drivers following a rise in offences during their annual festive campaign. Crime
Five arrests after ram raid at Sunderland convenience store Five people have been arrested after a ram raid in Sunderland last night. Sunderland
'Verbal threats' believed to have been made after windows of Sunderland house are smashed Police say they believe verbal threats were made to a person who had the windows of their Sunderland house damaged. News
Aunt of murdered Sunderland schoolgirl Nikki Allan assaulted pub landlord in row over ‘detrimental comments’ The aunt of murdered Sunderland schoolgirl Nikki Allan has admitted attacking a pub landlord she accused of disrespecting her niece’s memory. News
Two men accused of Gavin Moon murder set to face summer trial Two men accused of murder may face a trial by jury in the summer. Crime
Sunderland man 'drank alcohol and took cannabis' before going to neighbour's home with kitchen knife An armed neighbour turned up at the house next door with a kitchen knife three times in one day. Crime
Three to face charges after swoop on suspected stolen car on Sunderland road Three people are due to appear in court after eagle-eyed police swooped on a suspected stolen car on a busy Sunderland road. Sunderland
Man dies after becoming unwell in custody at Sunderland police station A man has died after becoming ill while in police custody at a Sunderland police station. Sunderland
Two men due to appear before crown court over murder of Washington dad Gavin Moon Two men are due to go before a judge in their first appearance in a crown court over the murder of Gavin Moon. Washington
Police appeal for help to find four men with links to the travelling community Police are urging the public to help them find four men with links to the travelling community. Crime
Warning to children and parents over risks of sexting after boy shared ‘sexually explicit images’ with girl A warning has been issued to schoolchildren and their parents over the consequences of sexting after a student sent sexually explicit images of himself to a girl. News
Police release update on Sunderland OAP after beauty spot attack A pensioner remains in hospital a month after he was seriously assaulted at a beauty spot. News
Legal Eagle: Court closures and how they affect you My local county court has closed recently and I have read in the papers that lots of other courts are also closing. Why is this happening? Crime
Traffic cop to spend night locked up in haunted cell to help fellow bobbies A motor patrols officer will spend a night in a haunted nick as he raises cash to help his colleagues. Crime
£1billion courts modernisation project and what it means for local centres My local county court has closed recently and I have read in the papers that lots of other courts are also closing. Why is this happening? Crime
Man arrested after stolen bus crashes in South Shields following break in at Stagecoach depot A man has been arrested after a suspected stolen bus ploughed into barriers on a busy dual carriageway. News
Phil Smith's player ratings: 'Simply outstanding' Jon McLaughlin helps Sunderland secure vital Luton draw
Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Manchester City ticket details plus Josh Maja and Will Grigg latest
Jack Ross verdict on referee Lee Probert's performance, Chris Maguire red and whether Sunderland will appeal
