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Carer stole almost £11,000 from disabled womanpublished at 11:22 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January

She was meant to help the woman with shopping but took her card to get cash, a court is told.

Missed penalties are behind me now - Isidorpublished at 11:18 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January

Sunderland forward Wilson Isidor has said he is not thinking about his two missed penalties at Burnley as it is in the past.

Thousands still without power after Storm Éowynpublished at 10:30 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January

Providers covering the North East and Cumbria hope to get power restored by the end of the day.

Cars swallowed by sinkhole leaves street shockedpublished at 09:51 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January

Broughton Road in South Shields is currently closed to vehicles and pedestrians.

Stalking protection orders very rarely usedpublished at 09:08 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January

Stalking protection orders are designed to keep victims safe before things escalate.

Isak strikes again (and again)published at 08:55 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January

Reopened university cinema's first public filmpublished at 06:10 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January

The free screenings will help highlight independent cinema, the university says.

'If I'm quiet, Sarah can tell something's up'published at 06:07 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January

County Durham's Supported Lodgings scheme offers accommodation to 16 to 25-year-olds "in need".

Concerns over chiropractors 'not seeking GP notes'published at 06:05 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January

Joanna Kowalczyk died in October 2021, weeks after going to A&E about a gym injury, a coroner says.

Actor guilty of assault the day after jail releasepublished at 19:59 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

Former actor Jason Hoganson served half an 18-month jail sentence for assaulting his ex-partner.

Newcastle Eagles seal eighth SLB Trophy victorypublished at 18:04 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

Newcastle Eagles clinch their eighth Super League Basketball Trophy title with a 97-78 victory against Bristol Flyers.

Wearside stories you might have missedpublished at 17:52 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

A look back at some of the stories you might have missed on Wearside this week.

Eight-try Bristol deny Newcastle comeback published at 16:53 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

Bristol hold off a resilient Newcastle comeback to record a 55-35 victory and consolidate second place in the Premiership.

Workington set up Leigh tie as Crusaders beat Cornwallpublished at 15:25 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

Workington Town will host Super League side Leigh Leopards in the third round of the Challenge Cup, while Sheffield Eagles win through to face holders Wigan.

Storm-damaged school will remain closedpublished at 11:54 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

Egglescliffe School says it will remain closed to students and most staff on Monday and Tuesday.

Catch up on the Premier League actionpublished at 11:31 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

Fans say football regulator needs to be effectivepublished at 10:25 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

The government says a regulator is required to protect fans but the premier league has concerns.

Man dies and three injured in two-vehicle crashpublished at 09:34 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

Police say inquiries continue into the fatal crash which involved a silver Audi and a white BMW.

Church earns gold award for eco effortspublished at 07:43 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

The church in Willington is praised for installing bird boxes, hedgehog shelters and wildflowers.

New bus timetable changes rolled outpublished at 07:41 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January

Some bus services in Sunderland and in South Tyneside will run at increased frequencies.

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