A hearing will take place after the developer said there were "inaccuracies" in the planning report.

Cleveland Police say work will continue to focus on stalking offences and anti-social behaviour.

The plans involve extracting lithium from geothermal groundwaters at Eastgate's former cement works.

Glassworks Sunderland could be based in the former Peter Smith antiques warehouse in Sunniside.

The victim tells a court she feared she would be killed in the terrifying 30-minute attack.

Draken has a fleet of fighter jets it uses in RAF training missions, including air-to-air combat.

Anthony Whitesmith broke into the rooms of two sleeping women, a court is told.

Sunderland reportedly face competition in the race to sign Ajax striker Chuba Akpom,

The self-contained rooms will have washing facilities, Sunderland City Council documents state.

The UCU is launching a formal dispute against Durham University over its plans to make job cuts.

Daniel Lee's jail term for targeting more than 30 children is increased to six years and two months.

Power and water supplies are restored to nearby residents, South Tyneside Council confirms.

Operator O2 says it "clearly communicated" the news about its mast upgrade in Esh Winning.

Alexander Adams was seen handling an imitation gun near a school and university, a court hears.

Kim McGuinness says the Metro service must improve as fare rises are put back by three months.

Redcar council is looking to sell the facility, blaming an "unprecedented challenge" its budget.

The four men say the 39-day row across the Atlantic Ocean was "amazing, astonishing and horrific"

Simon Vickers claimed Scarlett's death was a "freak accident" but a jury convicts him of murder.

Sembcorp Utilities is making a donation to a woodland project, the Environment Agency says.

Raymond Tough fled from police after stealing fuel and attacking a car with a machete, a court hears.