Northumbria Police

Police vehicles and a police cordon outside of the Wheatsheaf pub in Monkwearmouth.

Breaking Huge police presence and cordon in place around Wheatsheaf pub

A police van on Hylton Castle Road

Police officers remain on Hylton Castle Road after reports of incident

Police officers remain on the scene at Rainton Bridge Industrial Estate.

Man suffers serious injuries and suspected cannabis farm discovered

Firefighters have been responding to a fire on Hylton Road.

Huge emergency services response as smoke seen billowing into the air

£1 million worth of suspected illegally imported cigarettes have been seized.

Police raid uncovers suspected £1m stash of illegal cigarettes

Zara Shaw, Luke Etheridge and Jackson Duke, who tragically died when the car they were in plunged into the River Wear.

Coroner reveals likely cause of deaths of teens who died in tragedy

Zara Shaw, Luke Etheridge and Jackson Duke, who tragically died when the car they were in plunged into the River Wear.

Inquests to open into the deaths of 3 teenagers in River Wear tragedy

Northumbria Police has published its latest data for antisocial behaviour.

The antisocial behaviour hotspots according to latest police data

Applause erupted at the Stadium of Light ahead of Sunderland's match against Brighton to pay tribute to three teens who lost their lives in September after a car entered the River Wear.

Sunderland tribute to teens who lost their lives in River Wear tragedy

Northumbria Police has published its crime data, including for shoplifting in Sunderland.

The Sunderland shoplifting hotspots according to latest police data

David Reed with his wife, Joan

Tributes to much loved dad and husband who died after reported RTC

Fraudsters are using a tactic known as spoofing

Warning as suspected fraudsters pose as police officers

Plans have been approved for student flats above shops in Maritime Terrace, Sunderland.

11-bedroom student development above Sunderland city centre shops approved

Zara Shaw, Luke Etheridge and Jackson Duke, who tragically died when the car they were in plunged into the River Wear.

All updates as heartfelt tributes paid to teens who died in tragedy

Jackson Duke

Football club pays heartfelt tribute to teenager who died in tragedy

Luke Etheridge

Youth group's tribute to teen who could lightup room following tragedy
Police officers are appealing for eyewitnesses to come forward
Neil Fatkin

Chief Superintendent Scott Cowie.

Police issue update on boy arrested following River Wear tragedy

Zara Shaw, 16, was a pupil at Christ's College.

School pays tribute to kind and loyal student Zara who died in tragedy

Tributes and messages of support left at the scene of the tragedy.

Floral tributes laid at scene where 3 teens died in River Wear tragedy

Chief superintendent Scott Cowie speaking outside of Southwick Police Station.

Watch police chief address media following tragic death of 3 teenagers

Police officers remained at the scene this morning.

Boy, 17, arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

Emergency services responding to the incident.

SAFC and mayor send love to families of teens who died in Wear tragedy

Students living in a nearby halls of residence are shocked at what happened.

Shocked residents react as 3 teens dead after car plunges into river

Emergency Services on the banks of the River Wear

Breaking Tragedy as police confirm three teens dead after car goes into Wear

The police, Coastguard, Fire Service, and RNLI have been responding to reports of a car going into the River Wear.

13 pics of huge response to reports of car going into River Wear

Rescue boats close to the Wearmouth Bridge.

Everything we know so far as emergency services rush to River Wear incident

Monkwearmouth bridge, Sunderland

Emergency services on scene as car reported to have gone into river
People are being asked to avoid the area
Neil Fatkin

Scott Lumsdon, 58, outside of his boarded up back door.

Man "feels trapped in home" after police forced entry into property

A report is now being prepared for the coroner.

Tragic news as body confirmed to be that of a Sunderland man

The incident is reported to have taken place at Station Car Park in the Holmeside area.

Woman arrested and appeal launched after death of man in Sunderland

Brian Lee, Operations Director of Meldrum Facilities, and Assistant Chief Fire Officer Dave Preston (front) at the ground-breaking ceremony.

Construction starts on all hazards village for firefighters' training

The body of a man has been discovered in Whitburn.

Tragic news as body of man discovered in Whitburn

Northumbria Police have warned fans to behave responsibly ahead of first Europa League game.

Northumbria Police issue this warning ahead of opening Europa game

A man has been arrested after a cyclist died following a collision with a car in Nissan Way, Washington, on Friday.

Man arrested after cyclist dies following collision

Nissan Way has been closed following reports of an overnight collision.

Nissan workers told to find alternative route after crash closes road

The offences took place at allotments off Corporation Road, in Sunderland.

Dog walker's £545 court bill after failing to clear up after pet

Disgraced MGW Haulage boss Graham Welsh speaking to the Sunderland Echo about rising fuel costs in 2022.

Cocaine conspirator complained to the Echo about fuel thieves

Armed police on Wright Terrace in Shiney Row.

Man arrested after armed police swoop on Sunderland street

Armed police pictured in Shiney Row on Thursday afternoon following a "disturbance".

Armed police called out as officers seal off street after disturbance

Emergency services workers taking part in the festival.

Hindu Community host festival to thank city's emergency services staff

Police tape near to a lane off Cliff Road, in Ryhope, Sunderland, following a suspected stabbing.

Man seriously injured following suspected stabbing

Officers are appealing for information after a child was left with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car in Sunderland.

12-year-old boy suffers life-threatening injuries in crash

Some of the Offerton Village residents who are opposed to the padel courts development.

Residents say padel courts will "destroy village's character"

Fire crews remained at the scene of an overnight blaze at Crowther Industrial Estate.

Investigation launched after second fire in 12 days

The police cordon on Cooperative Terrace as police officers carried out their investigations.

Six teens arrested and bailed after police officer injured

Forensic officers at the scene.

It was never like this: residents react as police officer injured

The police cordon on Cooperative Terrace as police officers carry out their investigations.

Police officer injured after collision with suspected stolen car

Cooperative Terrace off Chester Road has been cordoned off by police officers.

Update from police after officers cordon off street

Fire crews remain at the scene of an overnight blaze at Crowther Industrial Estate.

11 fire appliances deployed to Washington blaze

Two fire appliances remain at the scene.

Firefighters remain at scene following second industrial estate fire

Shortly before 5pm on Sunday, August 2, a Suzuki crashed into two parked cars on St Luke’s Road, in the Pallion area of Sunderland.

Couple speak out after crash outside their home

Plans to convert a Sunderland office building into six apartments have been refused by Sunderland City Council. Credit Google Maps

Bid to transform former offices is rejected

Plans have been approved for a 24-bed hotel in Sunderland city centre.

Former offices to be transformed into new hotel

Whitburn residents are set to be consulted over proposals to establish a parish council for the village.

Whitburn residents set to have their say on parish council proposals

Smoke was seen billowing from one of the buildings on Crowther Industrial Estate.

Emergency services' update reveals scale of Washington factory fire

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