North West

A woman reads a book on a bench in Green Park in central London on September 5, 2023 as the country experiences a late heatwave.

UK heat-health warning escalated as temperatures hit sweltering 32C

How Hemir, Triantis and Ba fared for SAFC U21s

Met Office issues amber warm weather alert with ‘health impact’ concerns due to rising temperatures

Met Office issues amber warm weather across UK

Tony Mowbray wants his players to embrace the occasion at Deepdale

'Be brave': Mowbray's message as SAFC reach defining day of play-off push

National Highways has issued a severe weather alert

National Highways issue severe weather alert in parts of the UK

DVLA reveals the most common driving offences in Britain

Usual and unusual ways people prefer to snack on their crisps

Nurses braving freezing temperatures to form a picket line.

Biggest NHS walkout in history gets underway today

Sunderland defender Danny Batth could return this weekend

The latest on SAFC's defensive injuries and who could feature this weekend

Sunderland winger Leon Dajaku

Tony Mowbray explains where Leon Dajaku stands at SAFC ahead of January window

Alex Pritchard playing for Sunderland. Picture by FRANK REID

When SAFC's injured players could return

Ross Stewart celebrates his goal

Phil Smith's verdict: How a brilliant Boxing Day win came together for SAFC

Sunderland winger Amad

Tony Mowbray explains what he expects to happen with Amad next month

Alex Pritchard is currently absent with a calf injury

The latest on Alex Pritchard's calf injury and when he'll make Sunderland return

Amad and his Sunderland teammates will be at Manchester United next week.

Why Amad and his SAFC teammates will be at Manchester United next week

A woman holds a basket of goods in a supermarket.

UK’s favourite supermarkets study shows divide between north and south
New research reveals the north and south of the country have opposing opinions when it comes to the best supermarkets, restaurants and fast food outlets

Sunderland winger Amad

SAFC boss responds to rumours Man Utd could recall Amad next month

What is the long term weather forecast for Sunderland trick or treating this year according to the Met Office? (Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images)

Halloween 2022: This is the Met Office weather forecast for trick or treaters

Ad Feature Londoners claim to be the best drivers in the UK – especially in bad weather and...

Jan Paul Van Hecke playing for Blackburn during a loan spell at Ewood Park.

Brighton's stance on Jan Paul van Hecke amid SAFC interest

Planning ahead - Identity Consult's new planning team of Sam Thistlethwaite and Richard Morgan.

New planning service is a ‘game-changer’

Saving for a rainy day (photo: adobe)

Cost of living crisis - Savings help cope with emergencies

New number plates: where can I charge my new EV?

Sunderland fans were not happy with their team.

The emotional photos of SAFC fans at Bolton as supporters vent their frustration

A file picture of a passerby in a mask as concerns are raised over the level of covid infection in the North East.

North East sees 'concerning' rise in Omicron, says expert

Wapping Burn

Businesses come together to tackle environmental issues

Amanda Staveley gives a celebratory wave after the takeover of Newcastle United. North News.

Sunderland fan blog: Could the Newcastle United takeover have a positive impact ...
It is easy to be moralistic over Saudi Arabia’s violation of human rights but, as unpalatable as they are, Newcastle’s new owners may unwittingly deliver a positive knock-on effect for Sunderland.

Former Sunderland youngster Joe Hugill in action for Manchester United U21s

Why Manchester United youngster's Wearside return will be bittersweet for Sunder...

Former Sunderland striker Charlie Wyke.

This is the type of reception Charlie Wyke is expecting from Sunderland fans

Classic car show

All roads lead to North East Classic Car and Motorcycle Show this weekend

More than half of motorists find buying a car intimidating

Where cases of new Columbian Covid variant been found in the UK (Photo: Getty Images)

Where cases of new Columbian Covid variant are in UK - and its effect on vaccine...

The inside track on why Wigan signed Charlie Wyke, what it means for Will Grigg deal and those wage packet claims

The Wigan Athletic view on Charlie Wyke move and if a Will Grigg deal is dead

The North East now has the highest Covid-19 case rate in the country.

North East now has highest Covid-19 case rate in the country after sharp rise

Public Health England figures show 639 cases of the Delta variant – first identified in India – had been recorded in Sunderland by June 23.

More than 350 new cases of delta variant of covid recorded in Sunderland

Could Will Grigg be set for a return to Wigan Athletic?

Wigan Athletic chief responds to Will Grigg rumours

This map shows how many covid cases are near you as 21 June set to be delayed

13 English councils breach WHO 5% threshold for positive Covid tests ahead of pl...

Covid-19 hotspots are starting to emerge in further parts of north west England (Photo: Getty Images)

New Covid hotspots emerging in North West as 211 areas of England record rise in...

Mobile COVID-19 surge testing units are deployed in North Shields town centre as North Tyneside Council and the NHS targets communities which are seeing concerning growth of the Indian coronavirus variant.

What local lockdown risk could mean for the North East

The UK will see a range of weather conditions this week, with a mixture of frost, fog, spells of sunshine, heavy rain and strong winds (Photo: Shutterstock)

Heavy rain and strong winds expected in parts of UK this week - the forecast whe...

The FA, football leagues and top clubs didn’t do enough to protect children from sexual abuse - inquiry findings explained (Photo: Shutterstock)

The FA, football leagues and top clubs didn’t do enough to protect children from...

'They have rode their luck': John Coleman delivers his verdict on Sunderland as his Accrington side fall to defeat

'They have rode their luck': John Coleman delivers his verdict on Sunderland

Lee Johnson reveals his key message to the Sunderland squad ahead of the promotion run-in

Lee Johnson reveals his message to the Sunderland squad ahead of run-in

Gateshead FC.

Gateshead won't travel to AFC Fylde this weekend as National League vote remains...

Joe Hugill. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Kevin Phillips left 'fuming' by decision to let in-form talent leave Sunderland

Sunderland's League One rivals Wigan Athletic reveal details of their audacious bid for Will Grigg

Sunderland's League One rivals reveal details of audacious bid for Will Grigg

Ex-Sunderland striker Joe Hugill could be in-line for opportunities at Manchester United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hints at opportunities for ex-Sunderland striker Joe Hugill

Covid vaccinations at Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre.

North East’s vaccine rate slows down

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a virtual press conference on the Covid-19 pandemic, at Downing Street on January 26, 2021. More than 100,000 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in Britian since the pandemic took hold last year, official data showed on January 26. (Photo by Justin Tallis - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

100,000 covid deaths 'sobering reminder' of how deadly virus is

The UK will be hit by wintry conditions this week, including cool temperatures, sleet, ice and snow (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is where snow is forecast across the UK this week

Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre Covid-19 vaccine.

How region's vaccination rate compares with the rest of England

England's Covid R rate is between 1.2 and 1.3 - the regional breakdown

The region has been warned to expect more icy weather as the Met Office issued a new yellow warning.

Sleet and showers predicted as Met Office issues new yellow warning for ice

A man takes a coronavirus test.

Coronavirus review: how many people died from Covid-19 in Sunderland during 2020...