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Sajid Javid, Rishi Sunak and Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid, have resigned after the Prime Minister was forced into a humiliating apology over his handling of the Chris Pincher row after it emerged he had forgotten about being told of previous allegations of "inappropriate" conduct. Issue date: Tuesday July 5, 2022.

Politics Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid quit roles as pressure m... Press Assocation

Newcastle United Newcastle United consider stadium change Miles Starforth

Sunderland AFC Government announce stadium plans that could interest Sunderland, Newcastle Unit... PA

Politics North East voters have their say on UK's next general election Debra Fox

Environment Virus lockdowns drove down car fume levels Andrew Dowdeswell

Lifestyle Rents swallow 'one fifth' of Sunderland wages Andrew Dowdeswell

Opinion BRIDGET PHILLIPSON: Boris Johnson is turning our country into ‘Backlog Britain’ By The Newsroom

Education Sunderland male teacher numbers among lowest in country Patrick Jack

Cars Acton call over road accident figures Will Grimond

Health Action call over Sunderland diabetes tests Andrew Dowdeswell

People Watch what Sunderland thinks of Brexit six years on from referendum result Georgina Cutler

Opinion SHARON HODGSON: We will sort out backlog and put patients at core of NHS Sharon Hodgson

People How Sunderland households are coping with the cost of living crisis Georgina Cutler

News Fuel price protesters cause traffic congestion on A1 Ian Smith

Health Sunderland men die three years early Will Grimond

Politics JULIE ELLIOTT: Our plan would ensure that Britain has energy security By The Newsroom

Read This Martin Lewis warns of ‘clever’ scam texts aiming to steal bank details Hiyah Zaidi

People Date announced for first cost of living payment Neil Fatkin

Business Latest jobs figures show North East is still lagging behind rest of the UK Kevin Clark

Cars Treasury makes £46 in tax per full tank as fuel costs hit new high Matt Allan

Education Vice-Chancellor believes Medical School has a vital role in levelling up agenda Neil Fatkin

Health Retired GP leads campaign against 'backdoor privatisation' of the NHS Neil Fatkin

Sunderland AFC Sunderland AFC issue strong statement in response to Ron-Thorben Hoffmann claims Phil Smith

Health Former smoker who developed cancer backs report to eradicate smoking Neil Fatkin

Opinion BRIDGET PHILLIPSON, MP: Government leaving families to struggle with steeply ris... Bridget Phillipson MP

Politics Don't pick fights with students on free speech, Sunderland MP warns Government By Catherine Lough, PA Education Correspondent

Health Sunderland awarded £900,000 to help tackle drug abuse Ross Robertson

Read This Queen’s Speech ‘another nail in coffin’ of Levelling Up agenda Nigel Booth

Cars Electric cars numbers rise in Sunderland Andrew Dowdeswell

Opinion Childline counsellors are available around the clock to speak to children and yo... Darren Worth

Opinion SHARON HODGSON: Lack of funds for bus services makes a mockery of levelling up Sharon Hodgson MP

Politics Sunderland MPs react to Chancellor's plans to tackle cost of living crisis Sam Johnson

Health Action call over suicides Patrick Jack

Politics MPs brand Prime Minister a ‘disgrace’ and call for him to ‘go’ Neil Fatkin

Health Action call over smoking levels Andrew Dowdeswell

Politics Sue Gray report condemns Government for failings which led to partygate scandal Neil Fatkin

Lifestyle Universal Credit help at highest ever Will Grimond

News £100 million Metro Flow project hits latest milestone Georgina Cutler

People Use of food banks soars as food price crisis deepens Neil Fatkin

Education The Sunderland schools judged outstanding by Ofsted Neil Fatkin

Politics Teacher takes the reins as youngest town council leader in almost 40 years James Harrison

Politics North East devolution deal could be struck in the summer Daniel Holland

Opinion JULIE ELLIOTT: Supporting the goal that would allow girls to have equal access t... By The Newsroom

Business The Clifton gets a new look as it gears up for bumper summer season Katy Wheeler

People Two thirds of the North East ‘unaware of right to decent broadband’ Tony Gillan

Health Fears rise over childrens' dental treatment Andrew Dowdeswell

Politics Cost of living: Government outlines support available for families Debra Fox

Politics MPs slam government 'failure' to tackle cost of living crisis james harrison

Read This Major new rule change could allow 1.5m workers to take on extra jobs Isabella Boneham

Lifestyle Over 20 lose homes in 'no fault' evictions Will Grimond