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What do you want to see in Sunderland's pre-season?published at 11:46 British Summer Time 13 July
Tackling racism a 'major challenge' for businessespublished at 09:33 British Summer Time 13 July
09:33 BST 13 JulyThe North East Chamber of Commerce report urges a "zero tolerance" approach to racism in the workplace.
Read MoreRegeneration plans unveiled after secrecy claimspublished at 07:18 British Summer Time 13 July
07:18 BST 13 JulyPeople are being asked for their views on proposals to redevelop the Gresham area of Middlesbrough.
Read MorePier damaged by Storm Babet closed until 2025published at 07:15 British Summer Time 13 July
07:15 BST 13 JulySpecialist work is required on the pier which can only be carried out during optimum sea conditions.
Read MoreChild 'given drugs as birthday present' - reportpublished at 07:13 British Summer Time 13 July
07:13 BST 13 JulyThe report also suggests young people are altering vapes to smoke drugs like cocaine and ketamine.
Read MoreT20 round-up: Pears down Bears, Somerset stun Surreypublished at 23:29 British Summer Time 12 July
23:29 BST 12 JulyThe Roses derby is washed out but there are still upsets galore on Friday night as the T20 Blast group stage enters its final week.
Read MoreFormer school becomes homes for vulnerable adultspublished at 16:51 British Summer Time 12 July
16:51 BST 12 JulyThe homes are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable adults and allow them to be independent.
Read MoreWhat can Sunderland expect from Browne?published at 14:20 British Summer Time 12 July
14:20 BST 12 JulyYour views: Sunderland sign Alan Brownepublished at 14:06 British Summer Time 12 July
14:06 BST 12 JulyBleed control kits to help stab and crash victimspublished at 12:36 British Summer Time 12 July
12:36 BST 12 JulyThe kits are part of a package of measures to improve safety in the area.
Read MorePedestrian's face injured in car crashpublished at 10:46 British Summer Time 12 July
10:46 BST 12 JulyPolice say the woman was injured on the A69 slip road off the A1 on Thursday.
Read MoreSix people injured in suspected arsonpublished at 10:03 British Summer Time 12 July
10:03 BST 12 JulyThe police and fire service are investigating the suspected arson but no-one has yet been arrested.
Read MorePut your waste in the right place, council urgespublished at 06:58 British Summer Time 12 July
06:58 BST 12 JulyThe local council warns such waste costs it £100 a tonne more to process.
Read MoreMetro control room's £9m revamppublished at 06:45 British Summer Time 12 July
06:45 BST 12 JulyThe control room remotely monitors and controls systems that are essential for Metro operations.
Read MoreEx-miners 'proud' of first banner in 24 yearspublished at 06:26 British Summer Time 12 July
06:26 BST 12 JulyWheatley Hill's former miners describe a "proud" day as the village's new banner is revealed.
Read MorePolice honoured for tackling man swinging knifepublished at 06:09 British Summer Time 12 July
06:09 BST 12 JulyThe officers receive a bravery award after responding to a call, described as "absolute bedlam".
Read MoreStabbed Met officers win national police bravery awardpublished at 06:05 British Summer Time 12 July
06:05 BST 12 JulyThe national police bravery awards honour officers who have risked their lives in the line of duty.
Read MoreHistoric hospital set for new housing futurepublished at 06:05 British Summer Time 12 July
06:05 BST 12 JulyThe old hospital and almshouse was built in 1701 and has been vacant for 15 tears.
Read MoreWins for Yorks, Worcs, Middlesex & Essex in Blastpublished at 22:16 British Summer Time 11 July
22:16 BST 11 JulyYorkshire Vikings, Worcestershire Rapids, Middlesex and Essex all pick up wins in Thursday's T20 Blast.
Read More'Street angels' wanted to help town's nightlifepublished at 16:26 British Summer Time 11 July
16:26 BST 11 JulyThe team helps with first aid and support, as well as handing out flip-flops, water and blankets.
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