Fundraiser tops £1,400 in memory of ‘shining star’ Sheldon Farnell A fundraiser to support the heartbroken family of Sheldon Gary Farnell who died of suspected sepsis raised more than £1,400. News
Sheldon Farnell: Touching photographs as family and friends say goodbye to 'perfect' little boy He was the cheeky four-year-old who brought love into the life of everyone he met. Houghton and Hetton
Sheldon Farnell: Heartbroken family say final farewell to adored four-year-old Heartbroken family and friends of Sheldon Gary Farnell said goodbye to the youngster who brought joy and happiness to so many lives. News
Sunderland season ticket holder who featured on Weight Loss Ward TV show admits falsely claiming £8,000 in benefits A Wearside dad whose attempt to lose more than 20 stone in weight featured on TV has admitted falsely claiming benefits of more than £8,000. Crime
This is the turkey who IS looking forward to Christmas after new girlfriend Cranberry gets festive reprieve Bernard the turkey is no longer in a flap after a farmer stepped in to help his owners find him a new girlfriend for Christmas. East Durham
Search to find family of pensioner found dead in his home - Sunderland coroner's appeal An appeal has been launched to trace the relatives of a man who died suddenly at home. Houghton and Hetton
Paige’s tasty creation is a fry-away success in ‘invent a sausage’ competition Young chefs have come up with some banging ideas to create the perfect sausage to make diners smile. News
Balloon tribute for Sheldon Farnell touches the hearts of his grieving family Friends and family of Sheldon Gary Farnell gathered together to pay tribute to the ‘beautiful’ youngster. Houghton and Hetton
These are the mobile speed cameras drivers need to watch out for in Sunderland Here are the mobile speed camera locations for Sunderland, as published by the Northumbria Safer Roads Initiative (NSRI). Sunderland
Road reopens to traffic after HGV strikes old rail bridge A road which was closed to traffic after a truck struck a former railway bridge has now reopened. Houghton and Hetton
How new housing estate could look after plans lodged for former school site Vacant land near a village school could be transformed into a 17-home estate under new plans submitted to Sunderland City Council. Politics
Man charged with drink-driving after car smashes into tree on busy roundabout A car has crashed into a tree on a busy Wearside roundabout this morning. News
Sheldon Farnell: Mum vows to fight for justice after son’s shock death at age 4 The grieving mother of Sheldon Gary Farnell says she will fight for “justice” for her son after his tragic death. News
Sheldon Farnell: Beautiful family photos of 'little star' as Sunderland mourns child's tragic death The tragic story of Sheldon Gary Farnell has touched hearts across Sunderland and beyond. Houghton and Hetton
Inquest opens into death of Patryk Mortimer after fire at former care home An inquest has been opened into the death of a man in a fire at a former care home, which led to a murder investigation being launched. News
Sheldon Farnell: Your tributes to 'beautiful' 4-year-old after tragic death in Sunderland He was the bonny little boy who lit up his everyone's lives with his fun, loving and joyful attitude. Health
Hundreds raised in honour of Sheldon Farnell, 4, after sudden death in Sunderland Hospital with suspected sepsis The sudden death of a "beautiful" four-year-old boy in Sunderland has touched hearts around the city and beyond. Health
‘He died in our arms’ - family’s heartbreak after death of 4-year-old boy as Sunderland Hospital launches inquiry “He had the rest of his life ahead of him and it has been taken away from him” – those are the words of a distraught family after doctors sent a little boy home less than 24 hours before he died. Sunderland
Cost of swimming lessons set for 10% hike at Sunderland leisure centres The cost of swimming lessons for learners young and old are to take a 10% hike across the city’s leisure centres. News
Do you know her? CCTV appeal to trace woman with buggy on Sunderland bus after pensioner has purse stolen
