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A police van on Hylton Castle Road

Police officers remain on Hylton Castle Road after reports of incident

What a show it was at the school 9 years ago and we would love to hear from you if you took part.

11 photos from the Castletown Primary production of Lion King in 2017

Roadworks update: Where you might face delays in the Sunderland area on Tuesday,...

Roadworks round-up

Roadworks round-up: Where drivers might face hold-ups around Sunderland on Monda...

A reminder of ongoing roadworks in Silksworth Lane.

Roadworks latest: Where to expect delays on Saturday, October 20, in the Sunderl...

Ongoing roadworks in the Dame Dorothy Street area of Sunderland.

Roadworks latest: Where to expect delays on Friday, October 19, in the Sunderlan...

Ongoing roadworks in the Sunderland area include the following:

Roadworks warning: Where to expect delays on Thursday, October 18, in the Sunder...

The final phase in the longstanding road and bridge repairs at Heworth will see the A184 closed in both directions at Heworth.

Final phase of Felling bypass works set to start

A184 Felling bypass will be closed to traffic overnight on Sunday. Pic Google Maps.

Drivers warned of A184 Felling bypass closure

Heworth roundabout will be closed to traffic on Friday night.

Felling bypass to close on Friday night

Aleksander Maksym, and the machete he was wielding on a train. Pics: British Transport Police.

Hero passengers and driver praised for tackling machete-wielding man on train

The incident in Jarrow lasted for hours.

Jail for man who terrorised victims in three-hour siege at Jarrow bookmakers

Kevin Piper has won over 1million.

Cheers! Durham bar manager scoops over Â£1million in EuroMillions

Police surround Coral bookmakers in Jarrow. Picture by Stephen Dixon.

Man held hostages during three-hour siege at Coral bookmakers

A photograph taken during the siege. Picture by Stephen Dixon.

Man faces nine charges after siege at Jarrow bookmakers

Police outside the Coral bookmaker in Jarrow on Sunday night. Picture by Stephen Dixon.

Watch the moment that police 'shoot' at a suspected gunman in the Jarrow Coral s...
The moment that police officers ended a stand-off at a South Tyneside bookmakers has been captured on camera.
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Police continue to quiz man after three-hour armed siege at Jarrow bookmakers

Officers at scene of armed siege in Jarrow

Man arrested after armed siege at bookmakers still being quizzed by police

Castletown Primary School children donate Christmas presents to Salvation Army

Sunderland pupils sing up to help others at Christmas

The Mayor of South Tyneside, Councillor Alan Smith, and the Mayoress, Councillor Moira Smith, pictured with Councillor Fay Cunningham in Jarrow Town Hall.

Jarrow Town Hall will open its doors during heritage event

The office of the Great North Air Ambulance was hit by burglars.

Burglars snatch item gifted to Great North Air Ambulance in raid on charity's HQ

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