A points failure at the depot means trains are unable to leave the yard which is causing delays.

Farmer Becky Land says the industry has one of the "poorest mental health records of any workplace".

Residential blocks and commercial units will be developed to transform eyesore buildings.

Former Sunderland and Birmingham City boss Tony Mowbray speaks about his battle with bowel cancer and hopes of returning to football.

Caremark Redcar and Cleveland says it is extremely disappointed with the watchdog's findings.

The water company is working to isolate the leak but a full repair will take place next week.

Fears have been raised Coxhoe Primary School will become oversubscribed.

Police say the bar is the "epicentre" of violence in the town, including brawls with weapons.

The UK Health Security Agency says the odour can cause discomfort and short term health effects.

Sunderland City Council is expected to approve the move next week.

A sculpture is being installed along the river near where the women worked during World War Two.

Northumbria Police Insp Wayne Daniels says it was a "despicable act".

An explosion in Benwell, Newcastle, killed a seven-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man.

A suspect has been arrested after trying to escape through a bog - despite not being able to swim.

Surprise package Millwall are aiming to close gap on the Championship leaders, while the Steel City derby headlines the programme across the EFL.

Leah Lee smashed a shop window and shouted a racial slur during widespread disorder, a court hears.

Sunderland forward Jobe Bellingham is called up to the England Under-21s for the first time.