Staff at a Winter Wonderland event in Sunderland hit out after being left waiting weeks for wages.

A late Ben Bamber try snatches a win for Sale against Newcastle Falcons as both sides progress to the quarter-finals of the Premiership Rugby Cup.

People are invited to raise concerns or voice opinions at monthly informal meetings in a coffee shop.

The council says vehicles stopping where they should not cause obstruction at the busy junction.

The artwork features riders and horses from the Stepney Bank Stables charity.

Sunderland City Council is calling on businesses to offer apprenticeships to those leaving care.

The council is funding a beach care officer post to organise efforts such as litter picks.

The committee is looking into benefits and pitfalls of making accepting cash mandatory.

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick says there can be 'no sugar-coating' his team's run of five defeats in six games

Man City boss Pep Guardiola praises his side's display and calls new signing Nico Gonzalez a "mini Rodri" following the 4-0 win over Newcastle.

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe admits his side were not at their best against Man City and says "poor moments" from the Magpies led to the 4-0 defeat.

The council says it wants to stop "inconsiderate parking" on verges and the grass.

New leisure centres could be funded by the planned purchase of Milburngate, a council meeting hears.

Michael Dunn says he does not know where he would be without the service's help.

Cleveland's Police and Crime Commissioner says he is receiving briefings from a senior officer.