Police say the girl 'did not engage' with the man, ran off and told her parents, who reported it.

Durham County Council says it is investigating the cause of the damage.

Sunderland forward Romaine Mundle and midfielder Alan Browne are both facing up to eight weeks out through injury.

Christopher Stockton denies murdering his partner's 22-month-old son Charlie Roberts.

The T20 Blast fixture list for 2025 is released - including women's fixtures alongside men's for the first time.

The key stats ahead of Sunderland's visit to Millwall in the Championship on Saturday afternoon.

Former Sunderland head coach Michael Beale joins Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq as assistant manager.

People in Consett paint and hide rocks in the community, with some ending up as far away as New York.

The move follows claims the artwork was antisemitic and should not be shown in a public space.

An inspection highlights "inconsistent experiences and outcomes" for children and young people.

Sarah Chilton was found wearing her friend's coat and trainers, Newcastle Crown Court is told.

Dylan McNulty is jailed for offences including wounding and sexual activity in front of a child.

The University of Sunderland wants to knock down the Forster Building, off Chester Road.

Salim Khan claims he panicked and had not realised the people trying to speak to him were police.

Lukasz Gajowski fled after being seen trying to take pictures up the girl's school skirt, a court hears.

The money raised in memory of Andrew Lartey and Georgia Tate is going towards a local music centre.

Trai Hume, Dan Ballard and Chris Mepham enjoyed successful Nations League group campaigns with Northern Ireland and Wales.

Gateshead Council's leader says the authority faces "extreme" financial pressures.

Mayor Ben Houchen says great events are bringing people to the region but there is more to do.

Aaron Morris, 31, died following a crash in County Durham in 2022, but could have been saved.