Nathan Henderson pleads guilty to charges including 11 counts of sexual activity with a child.

Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg is "absolutely buzzing" after signing a new contract, which will see him stay at the Stadium of Light until 2030.

The blaze broke out at Redhouse Working Men's Club in Sunderland during the early hours.

Jason Hoganson's conviction for assaulting a woman a day after he was freed from jail is quashed.

An inspector says the County Durham and Darlington service has a "challenging caseload".

Resubmitted plans address concerns that some of the flats would have inadequate light levels.

Chloe Lightfoot's family say: "To never see her smile again is breaking our hearts."

There are more than 800 objections against the energy plant previously approved by Durham Council.

Durham batter Graham Clark signs a new two-year deal as he "enters the best years of his career".

Six men deny offences including rape and sexual assault and are on trial at Newcastle Crown Court.

Mark Downey lay in wait for his partner before punching and stabbing her, a court hears.

The four seals which adorn a Teesside roundabout are the inspiration behind a planned film.

England fast bowler Mark Wood says he hopes to play for Durham next month as he returns from injury in time for this winter's Ashes series in Australia.

Work on Newport Bridge, between Middlesbrough and Stockton, finishes slightly ahead of schedule.

Durham county councillor Paul Bean is also a Home Office civil servant who processes asylum claims.

Steven Winters is already serving five and a half years for sexually assaulting two girls.

Defender Daniel Ballard is set to miss Northern Ireland’s World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and Germany next month through injury