Politics

Landlords could be squeezed for more than £1.5million if they leave homes sitting empty under new plans.

We've taken a look at the top six topics people have been Googling in relation to Brexit.

Council bosses in Sunderland have given the green light to plans to raise council tax by almost 4%.

Many people will be hugely concerned by Nissan’s decision to build the new X-Trail model in Japan rather than in Washington as originally planned.

A former glass firm could be bulldozed and replaced with family homes under new plans.

The current CE safety certificate symbol, which shows consumers that an item meets legal requirements, belongs to the EU.

Sunderland’s Festival of Light and Illuminations have been labelled a success after helping boost the city’s economy by £8.5million.

Will there still be a transition period if we leave the EU without a deal?

Sunderland is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Friendship Agreement with one of China’s biggest cities, Harbin.

If I am staying in pet friendly accommodation in the Republic of Ireland after Brexit will I still be able to take my dog across the border from Northern Ireland?

I renewed my passport two years ago, will I have to apply for another replacement when we eventually leave the European Union

Sunderland Council's decision to contribute financially towards Stadium of Light gigs, including the Spice Girls, continues to divide opinion.

My husband is Japanese. We have to re-apply for his spouse visa in September.

As we barrel towards Brexit, some firms are making moves to ensure business continues as usual.

A generation of overweight and obese schoolchildren are ‘ticking timebombs’, a Sunderland MP has warned.

Rules around how businesses and organisations can use, collect and store your personal data are currently regulated at an EU-level under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Fire chiefs have been accused of ‘gambling with the safety of children’ over changes to dealing with fires in schools.

The EU is responsible for a lot of laws regarding workers' rights.