A nature reserve's photography group hold its third annual exhibition capturing all forms of life.

Kings Church Gateshead submits plans to use the ground floor of a former pub for worship.

A female eagle stops off at Stainmore on her way south after a summer in the Scottish Highlands.

Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney explains why Sunderland's ability to sit deep and hit teams on the counter attack could be the key for the newly promoted side to avoid relegation, after their first match back in England's top flight ended in a 3-0 win over West Ham at the Stadium of Light.

The 2025-26 Premier League season is barely a game old but, for Sunderland fans, the embryonic table merits more than just a glance.

Sunderland make a winning start to their first Premier League campaign since 2016-17, with a deserved 3-0 win over West Ham United at the Stadium of Light.

Regis Le Bris praises new captain Granit Xhaka's ability to bring his squad together as Sunderland mark their return to the Premier League with a 3-0 win over West Ham United at the Stadium of Light.

Graham Potter believes his side 'need to do better in the big moments' after West Ham concede three second half goals to lose 3-0 to Sunderland in the Premier League at the Stadium of Light.

The battery operated devices are removed from car parking payment machines in County Durham.

A government-appointed planning inspector will rule on the proposed scheme in Sunderland.

Pubs buy in extra beer as hotels welcome more away fans for games at the Stadium of Light.

Peter Maughan's haul included videos of girls as young as five being raped, a court hears.

One-Day Cup: Essex thrash Surrey, as Gloucestershire Hampshire, Worcestershire, Middlesex, Sussex and Northamptonshire all win.