Buying asylum-seeker housing paused in citypublished at 17:17 British Summer Time 21 July
The Home Office says the pause is because Sunderland has "met its targets".
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Buying asylum-seeker housing paused in citypublished at 17:17 British Summer Time 21 July
Strongwoman wins title after arm-wrestle fundraisingpublished at 14:23 British Summer Time 21 July
14:23 BST 21 JulyEve Robson raises money to compete in international contests by arm-wrestling men at her local pub.
Read More'I don't think anyone can afford Isak'published at 14:18 British Summer Time 21 July
14:18 BST 21 JulyCall to resurrect northern high-speed rail planspublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 21 July
12:53 BST 21 JulyCompanies say high-speed links would boost passenger numbers and free up capacity for rail freight.
Read More'It's been a really frustrating summer' - Howepublished at 11:16 British Summer Time 21 July
11:16 BST 21 July'Desire to keep Isak is as strong as it could be' - Howepublished at 10:52 British Summer Time 21 July
10:52 BST 21 JulyForce probing its miner strike files destructionpublished at 10:23 British Summer Time 21 July
10:23 BST 21 JulyThe files, which were destroyed last year, were related to the 1984 so-called Battle of Orgreave.
Read MoreGossip: Sunderland withdraw from Lauriente dealpublished at 07:34 British Summer Time 21 July
07:34 BST 21 JulyUniversity confirms glass centre redundanciespublished at 06:08 British Summer Time 21 July
06:08 BST 21 JulyThe BBC understands there are currently no plans to transfer the roles to new facility Glassworks.
Read More'We're still treated unfairly because of our hair'published at 06:07 British Summer Time 21 July
06:07 BST 21 JulyBlack and mixed-race women in the north-east of England are calling for further legal protections.
Read MoreTeesside stories you might have missed this weekpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 20 July
17:18 BST 20 JulyThey include a major event heading to Middlesbrough and funding to save a noteable railway building.
Read MoreEye hospital staff 'can't wait' to move inpublished at 17:17 British Summer Time 20 July
17:17 BST 20 JulyWith the facility due to open next summer, some staff have been given a glimpse of its interior.
Read MoreUltra-marathon runner finishes two hours ahead of packpublished at 16:13 British Summer Time 20 July
16:13 BST 20 JulyAnna Rutherford finished so far ahead in the Bamburgh to Edinburgh race that she was home by the time her rivals crossed the finish line.
Read MoreWearside stories you might have missed this weekpublished at 13:07 British Summer Time 20 July
13:07 BST 20 JulyStories include the demise of a crane chick and news of the Glass Centre's last exhibition.
Read MoreMurals spark 'amazingly positive' reactionpublished at 12:54 British Summer Time 20 July
12:54 BST 20 JulyTwo have been completed with six more to come as part of the town's 800th anniversary celebrations.
Read MoreFriendship dog charity gains dozens of volunteerspublished at 08:56 British Summer Time 20 July
08:56 BST 20 JulyWag and Company says it can carry out more visits after a £10,000 funding boost.
Read MoreThe litter picker who earned a shock 'thank you'published at 07:25 British Summer Time 20 July
07:25 BST 20 JulyElliot Gordon, who is mostly non-verbal and has autism, is rewarded by a grateful community.
Read MoreHaven aims to help rare mammal thrivepublished at 07:18 British Summer Time 20 July
07:18 BST 20 JulyIt is hoped the site in Northumberland will encourage more pine martens to move into the area.
Read MoreFrom Sycamore Gap saplings to 'trees of hope'published at 07:10 British Summer Time 20 July
07:10 BST 20 JulySaplings from the felled tree on Hadrian's Wall will be sent to projects and charities this autumn.
Read MoreHowe confident 'happy' Isak will stay at Newcastlepublished at 18:30 British Summer Time 19 July
18:30 BST 19 JulyNewcastle are beaten 4-0 by Celtic in their first pre-season fixture, with striker Alexander Isak left out of the Magpies squad.
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