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

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

The £130million transformation of the A19 Testo's junction has received widespread praise five years after its completion.

£130million A19 junction transformation praised five years on

The Tom by TomTom device provides speed camera, traffic and road hazard alerts without a monthly subscription

This TomTom camera alert device is now under £37

A lane rental scheme is set to be introduced to incentivise faster completion of roadworks.

Lane rental scheme to be introduced incentivising faster roadworks

Redcar Road road was closed whilst the emergency services dealt with the incident.

Boy, 6, in hospital after reportedly being hit by a vehicle

The diary of WG Footitt has been studied in detail by Dr Michael Johnson.

Fascinating insight into Sunderland early 1900s life discovered

22,590 motorists have been fined in the last two years after driving on the bus lane in Vine Place.

Council issues response after raking in over 700k in bus lane fines

Cut your MPG and save money at the pumps

How to save petrol: 10 expert tips to cut fuel costs now

Pothole repairs will be targeted as part of Sunderland's improvements planned for 2026/27.

£10.9 million programme for Sunderland's roads and bridges

A person has been taken to hospital following a collision near Chester-le-Street.

Person taken to hospital and traffic stopped following collision

There has been a collision on the A19 near to the A1018 turn-off.

Delays on A19 following collision near Seaham

A woman in her 20s has sadly died following a serious collision in Sunderland this morning.

Woman in her 20s has sadly died following a crash in Sunderland

Some of the 105 bags of rubbish collected from Tunstall Hope Road.

Crackdown needed as road closed due to litter discarded by motorists

A lane on the A19 northbound has been closed near Seaham due to a collision.

Massive delays on the A19 northbound following morning collision

Bus stands in Durham City which are set to be improved.

Wearside bus shelters set for major upgrade thanks to big investment

The AA's new app is a game-changer for people who need to rely on a swift response

The AA launches new app to speed up breakdown rescue
A new app from The AA aims to take the stress out of car breakdowns by letting drivers report issues digitally and share their exact location instantly
Gareth Butterfield

A man has been arrested after a car collided with a house in New Herrington.

Man arrested after car collides with residential house in Sunderland

Stereophonics are heading to the North East this weekend.

Stereophonics at Newcastle Utilita Arena: Times, tickets and more

A new AA app feature now pinpoints your exact location during a breakdown, helping patrols reach you faster and get you safely back on the road

We explore a new app could change breakdown cover for the better

The hearing will now take place at Newcastle Crown Court.

Ex-magistrate convicted of causing serious injury by dangerous driving

The police box in Durham City which plenty of people will remember - but perhaps not the pong which accompanied it.

The Wearside icon which was smelly and in the middle of traffic

The scene as firefighters get down to tackling the blaze in Bridge Street.

The blaze which brought Sunderland to a halt in November 1969

The app has launched in Washington

Delivery app launched to bring corner shop groceries to doorsteps

Sunderland Illuminations in Roker Park in 1952. It looks enchanting. Photo: Bill Hawkins.

Sunderland's illuminations in 15 glowing memories from the archives

A number of the city's main connecting roads and junctions are set to be closed for pre-winter maintenance.

All you need to know about lane and road closures about to hit city

South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Van driver given road ban after smashing into back of stationary car

The data showed a gradual but noticeable drop in children walking to school over the past 20 years

More parents driving kids to school - what it's doing to the planet
Safety could be one of the driving factors, research suggests 🚗
Amber Allott

The research reveals there's a growing feeling of ad fatigue

Ad Feature Research reveals what Brits REALLY think about ads

Major update on new A1 service station amid traffic and sewage worries

The proposed Sunderland bus improvement corridor will run from the A183 Chester Road/Hastings Hill junction down to the junction with Chester Road / Broadmayne Avenue

Huge update on proposals for bus lane on one of city's busiest roads

Washington driver over twice the limit after going out night before

Search experience is shifting in the modern era of AI.

Ad Feature How Companies Thrive with Organic Traffic in Google’s AI Era

The framework combines traditional SEO best practices with new techniques

Ad Feature This agency’s new SEO strategy is dominating AI search

I ordered two 99s from ice cream van stuck in motorway traffic jam

Car brand drives traffic to its showroom – by offering bungee jumps

The zebra crossing on Fatfield Road where the incident took place.

Pensioner banned from roads after knocking over 81-year-old man

Maritime Terrace which created its own piece of Sunderland history in April 1960.

Name the first Sunderland road to be blocked to traffic

Minibus smashes head-on into car - seriously injuring three.

Watch: Minibus smashes head-on into car - seriously injuring three

Driver travels towards oncoming traffic on dual carriageway.

Watch: Driver travels towards oncoming traffic on dual carriageway

Most common causes of frustrations are unexpected road closures and heavy traffic

Top causes of family road trip frustrations, poll reveals

Tracy Scrivener has worked at the Tyne Tunnels for 44 years. She first joined the organisation in May 1981 working in the counting room.

I’ve worked at the Tyne Tunnels for 44 years

Traffic warning as 19.1m expected to make car journey on Good Friday

Toilet stops and poor mobile signal were top road trip bugbears

Top 20 most common family road trip frustrations

King Charles III and the Queen consort Camilla (Photo by CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Plans announced for King and Queen visit to North East this month

InPost lockers, similar to these pictured, cannot be installed in Washington, Sunderland planners have ruled

New parcel lockers blocked as locals hit out over very dangerous spot

The A19 was closed in both directions following a multi-vehicle crash near Sunderland today

Breaking Live A19 updates as northbound carriageway remains closed after crash

WATCH: Dangerous bikers cause 'carnage' at Horse Trials

WATCH: Dangerous bikers cause 'carnage' and hit a dog at horse trials

Driving in wintry conditions.

Watch: The 11 key items needed for your winter driving survival kit

CCTV shows van plough into a wheelie bin blown onto road outside pub

West Bar roundabout has officially reopened after an extensive remodelling.

Video shows opening of 'Dutch' roundabout with 'safer' cycling options

WATCH: Uninsured drug driver crashes car as he tries to evade police

Moment uninsured BMW driver loses control as he dodges traffic

Heavy wind and rain are heading for the capital this week

Storm Darragh forecast as traffic chaos and amber warnings issued

A self-storage facility has been given permission to open on land at Halliwell Street, Houghton

New self-storage for outskirts of city despite crime and parking fears

Cars drive on snowy roads in Liverpool.

Watch: Snow expected to hit rush hour as new yellow warnings issued

The traffic lights on St Mary's roundabout are working again.

Chiefs explain why Wearmouth traffic lights were off for days

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