It forms the latest proposal for Sunderland's Sheepfolds area.

A petition to relocate the town's Christmas tree to the town centre gets more than 750 signatures.

The owners of a coffee shop in Stockton say they have seen footfall drop significantly.

The urgent treatment centre in Newcastle's West End will not reopen, it is announced.

Luton and Sunderland are fined by the Football Association for a mass confrontation at the end of their Championship game last month.

Former Black Cats defender Gary Bennett analyses where Sunderland went wrong as they let slip a 2-0 lead to draw with Coventry.

Gavin Calvert attacked his partner after months of "delusions" and "paranoia", a court hears.

An environmental charity says there is a need to compensate for decades of heavy industrialisation.

Staff at St Oswald's School in Durham are urging the council to help with parking permits.

Thousands of people turn out across the North East and Cumbria to pay their respects.

A mum says she was "absolutely traumatised" after her 15-year-old was hit by a paraglider on the final day of their holiday.

Redcar and Cleveland Council says more work is needed before they can continue the work.

A points failure at the depot means trains are unable to leave the yard which is causing delays.

Farmer Becky Land says the industry has one of the "poorest mental health records of any workplace".

Former Sunderland and Birmingham City boss Tony Mowbray speaks about his battle with bowel cancer and hopes of returning to football.

Caremark Redcar and Cleveland says it is extremely disappointed with the watchdog's findings.

The water company is working to isolate the leak but a full repair will take place next week.

Fears have been raised Coxhoe Primary School will become oversubscribed.

Police say the bar is the "epicentre" of violence in the town, including brawls with weapons.

Sunderland City Council is expected to approve the move next week.