Household recycling rates decrease in County Durham where new schemes have been introduced.

Sunderland have been top of the Championship for over a month and are looking like they might stick around up there.

Actor Greg Wise also opposed the project, which the council says will support the economy.

Coventry City have sacked manager Mark Robins just two days before they travel to the Stadium of Light to play Sunderland.

James Harbertson has an "appalling record" of sexual interest in children, a judge says.

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris says he is happy with a point after a "tough" trip to Deepdale resulted in a their second 0-0 draw in four days.

The Riot Compensation Act says victims of criminal damage during civil unrest can claim for losses.

The Albanian national was given a home on Tyneside in exchange for growing cannabis plants.

Christopher Sharp told others to "push forward" at police during riots on 4 August, a court hears.

A council says it would be 'insensitive' for a planned controlled explosion to take place that day.

Ivy's mum says her daughter could live a "relatively normal" life if her brain tumour is stabilised.

The government says the current system is "unaffordable" but farmers say they face huge tax bills.

Durham and Darlington fire service said the Bonfire Night attacks were "disgusting".

Jason Hoganson, who starred in 1987's Empire State, has now been found by police.

Jake Wray also stopped drivers during the riot to check if they were "English", a court hears.

Melissa Eastick had more than 100 injuries when she died at her ex-partner's home, a court hears.

A knife crime victim's mother says all teams should join Middlesbrough FC in their own campaigns.

The council is urging people to be on their guard after complaints about a dentist scam in Shildon.

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris confirms Chris Rigg and Dan Ballard are set to return to the squad for their Wednesday night trip to Preston North End after injury.