Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg is "absolutely buzzing" after signing a new contract, which will see him stay at the Stadium of Light until 2030.

The blaze broke out at Redhouse Working Men's Club in Sunderland during the early hours.

Jason Hoganson's conviction for assaulting a woman a day after he was freed from jail is quashed.

An inspector says the County Durham and Darlington service has a "challenging caseload".

Southampton agree deals to sign Middlesbrough's playmaker Finn Azaz and West Brom's Tom Fellows

Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney is deemed not to be for sale despite interest from clubs in the Premier League.

Resubmitted plans address concerns that some of the flats would have inadequate light levels.

With the Champions League draw taking place on Thursday, predict how a record six Premier League sides will fare this season.

Chloe Lightfoot's family say: "To never see her smile again is breaking our hearts."

Victoria Wake flies from California to see the pier and lighthouse Henry Hay Wake created in 1903.

A year after anti-immigration protests, minoritised women say they are often too afraid to go out.

There are more than 800 objections against the energy plant previously approved by Durham Council.