Houghton and Hetton

Police in North Yorkshire want help to trace a Wearside man they want to speak to.

A North East MP has vowed to keep up pressure on the Government to take action to make the A19 safer.

The demolition of a derelict factory has helped reduce the number of fires in Houghton, firefighters have said.

A banned motorist who was under the influence of drugs took to the roads to drive to a court appearance.

Firefighters used specialist equipment to rescue a foal which had become trapped in Hetton.

A Wearside MP has urged the Government to make sure a computer failure which left more than 12,000 women across the North East unchecked for the signs of breast cancer will never happen again.

Staff and students at a Sunderland school made sure they enjoyed the royal wedding fun.

Children at three Sunderland primary schools are taking time out to relax with special sessions.

Fly-tippers dumped a mattress and another household waste in the middle of a busy back lane, leaving residents living in the area fuming.

Neighbours have spoken of their shock after a man’s ashes were stolen from his daughter’s home.

A historic community festival given new life two years ago returns next month.

Plans to double the number of pitches at a football centre could be given the go-ahead, despite more than 100 objections and concerns over parking issues.

Irresponsible fly-tippers are blighting a Wearside community by leaving piles of trash and then setting it on fire.

A retired policeman is back on the beat as he treks Britain for charity.

A popular music and beer festival returns next month when a Wearside cricket club stages the event for a fourth successive year.