Politics

Council
St George's cross flag raised above Sunderland Civic Centre Newsroom

Politics
Sunderland's Lib Dems call for airport name change Debra Fox

Politics
Steel sculpture paying tribute to a former school approved by councillors Chris Binding

News
Sunderland road closed off after flytippers leave behind shocking mess Fiona Thompson

People
Plans unveiled for two-way cycle lane along Sunderland's seafront Fiona Thompson

Politics
Opening hours extended at recycling facility allowing it to operate at weekends Chris Binding

Football
Hundreds in Sunderland back football reform debate Patrick Jack

Council
Burning waste dumped into street after exploding battery causes bin lorry fire Herbert Soden

Politics
Plans approved for ‘recycling and washing plant’ on Sunderland industrial estate Chris Binding

Politics
Plans for 'horse exercise track' on green belt land refused by councillors Chris Binding

Education
Plans for new multi-million pound Sunderland primary school approved Chris Binding

Homes and Gardens
Plans for major housing 'academy' site in Sunderland move closer Tom Patterson

Politics
Sunderland community launches new fight over plans to move constituency border Fiona Thompson

Politics
What review of constituencies means as voters get their say on plans Fiona Thompson

Council
New traffic-calming measures approved for Sunderland road after speeding problem... Chris Binding

Council
New online pharmacy approved for Sunderland, despite fears over security Chris Binding

People
Cost of repairing Sunderland riverside footpath after collapse could reach £1.5m Kevin Clark

Politics
Plan to merge Jarrow with parts of Sunderland as North East faces losing two MPs Ross Robertson

Council
Campaigners secure £9,000 for restoration of historic clock James Harrison

Council
Durham City 10k and 5k events to return Ross Robertson

Coronavirus
Leaders urge households to take care after slight rise in Delta variant cases Ross Robertson

Education
Decision day for multi-million pound Sunderland school demolition and rebuild Chris Binding

Politics
Residents say they have been 'left to suffer' due to work at building site Chris Binding

Coronavirus
Delta strain accounts for more than half of all covid cases in the North East Daniel Holland

Council
Tim Hortons to open next door to cinema after plans approved Chris Binding

Politics
Plans to turn former school building into specialist accommodation for adults Chris Binding

Council
Metro users urged to stay safe after sun sent passenger numbers skyrocketing Daniel Holland

News
Diversion warning for Sunderland drivers as £70 million route nears completion Fiona Thompson

People
Prime Minister Boris Johnson marries for third time By The Newsroom

Politics
New deputy leader of Sunderland City Council hopes to follow in dad's footsteps James Harrison

Politics
Durham Council Council leadership team gets complete overhaul James Harrison

Politics
Leader of Durham County Council's ousted Labour group says party 'will be back' James Harrison

News
Six smokers fined by court after dropping cigarette ends in Sunderland Fiona Thompson

Health
Live: Matt Hancock to face questions after Dominic Cummings attack Kevin Clark

Politics Persimmon restarts work on Sunderland site notice over dust concerns Fiona Thompson

Council
Driver smashes car park barrier with his bare hands after losing ticket Gareth Crickmer

Coronavirus
Sunderland residents urged to take covid self-tests after Indian variant found Fiona Thompson

Politics
New leader of Durham County Council says 'everything is on the table' James Harrison

Opinion
JULIE ELLIOTT: Government must remember the work of our health services By The Newsroom

Politics
First ever female leader of Durham County Council appointed James Harrison

Politics
Watch live as Dominic Cummings gives evidence at pandemic inquiry Georgina Cutler

Politics
Calls for upgrade to Sunderland rail and Metro services under national shake-up James Harrison

Politics
The first ever female leader of Durham County Council could be elected James Harrison

Council
Opposition alliance could force out Labour's control of Durham County Council James Harrison

News
Reopening date for major city centre bridge confirmed Fiona Thompson

Council
Plan to turn public toilets into 'vibrant' new cafe in Durham city centre Chris Binding

Council
Families face higher bills to run key services after pandemic, warns fire chief James Harrison

Politics
Council ask people 'not to trample plants' after YouTube stunt in park Georgina Cutler

Politics
Sunderland council-run nursery school to close despite hundreds of objections Chris Binding

Politics
Public inquiry into new Durham County Council headquarters to run into July James Harrison

Politics
Measures in place to make first 'in person' council meeting in a year Covid safe James Harrison

Politics
Ruling Labour group refuses opposition bid for more key roles for councillors James Harrison

Coronavirus
'We’re not out the woods yet' warn region's chiefs over Covid lockdown easing Fiona Thompson

Politics
Longest serving Sunderland mayor since Second World War stands down James Harrison

News
Gentoo submits new application for 84 homes after previous bid refused Tony Gillan

Opinion
BRIDGET PHILLIPSON: Why was there a delay in putting India on Red List? By The Newsroom

Lifestyle
Action call over child poverty figures Tom Patterson

Health
Sunderland facing huge dementia challenge Federica Bedendo

Council
The pioneering solution to a flooding road which caused misery for drivers Ross Robertson