Social care demand remains high, but the predicted shortfall is lower than previously feared.

Stadler is hit with more than £2m of fines since taking on responsibility for the fleet in 2020.

The trust says sorry for the distress of the family of Andrew Watson who died of breathing problems.

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris speaks to BBC Radio Newcastle after the Black Cats beat Derby County 1-0 at Pride Park.

The drugs were seized from a disused unit on a Marske industrial estate, police say.

Sarah Hall says her partner Simon Vickers would never have deliberately harmed their daughter.

Doubt surrounds the final £6.2m Department for Transport funding for the Tyneside landmark.

Derby County welcome Sunderland on Tuesday as pressure mounts on Rams boss Paul Warne (19:45 GMT) - here are the stats.

In the new podcast Sporting Greats, Shearer recalls a memorable journey with Sunderland fans.

New West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Mowbray insists he is "as hungry as ever" to taste success with the Baggies.

Here is what to look forward to this week in the EFL with Wrexham hosting Birmingham City on Thursday.

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris says they will have to wait and see whether Wilson Isidor will take penalties after he missed two against Burnley.

Simon Vickers says he and his 14-year-old daughter were playing when he accidentally threw a knife.

Joseph McKenzie is jailed for lobbing missiles at police officers during violent clashes in August.

Self-confessed conspiracy theorist Ashley Wilkinson was "consumed by misinformation", a court hears.

Latest transfer gossip from Sunderland.

LNER says disruption, delays and cancellations are expected until 12:30 GMT.

The University Hospital of Hartlepool says it will help surgeons position implants more accurately.

Bishop Auckland MP Sam Rushworth wants to eventually see free meals for all pupils.

A round-up of the transfer gossip involving Sunderland during the January transfer window