The branch says there has been a drop in anti-social behaviour in the area.

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

Liberal Democrat councillors want to put pressure on Northumbrian Water to take action.

A new pilot scheme helps councils find eligible children who are unregistered for free school meals.

The officer's conduct was "grossly offensive", according to a misconduct panel.

Ex-Derby and Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini says he is dealing with emotions he never felt as a footballer as he prepares for heart surgery.

A court hears he was pursuing another vehicle when he crashed into a family's car at a roundabout.

Police say Alfie Holdsworth was seen in Middlesbrough kicking a victim while he was on the ground.

Former France youth international Wilson Isidor is making a positive impression in his early starts at Sunderland.

Preview of midweek matches in EFL Championship, League One and League Two.

Banned motorist David Dewhurst is jailed for two years and 10 months for dangerous driving.

Cleveland police say the driver, believed to have been in a white van, left the scene.

BBC Look North's Mark Denten is taken on a tour of the treatment works in Howdon.

The force believes 143 people who took part in riots have yet to be identified.

Durham County Council unveils plans to create a 40mph (64km/h) buffer zone at Consett's Delves Lane.

The areas around Newcastle's West Denton Way have issues with cleanliness and arson.

Durham County Council is urged to better protect derelict sites from vandals and anti-social youths.

About 24 nearby residents return to their homes after the fire at a disused cinema.

Authorities are being urged to discuss falling pupil numbers as a regional issue.

It follows concerns people were parking on roads and residential streets to avoid being charged.