Passengers in parts of County Durham say they have waited hours for Go North East services.

Simon Vickers denies murdering his 14-year-old daughter Scarlett and says they were "mucking about".

Shop workers hail firefighters as "heroes" for stopping the fire from spreading.

Wayne Trott's partner says she knew he was "no saint" but did not realise how bad he actually was.

Millwall are reportedly interested in signing forward Aaron Connolly from Sunderland.

Suggestions that British Steel will focus its future on Scunthorpe, rather than Teesside, "ring true".

Construction is expected to take about 16 weeks when work gets under way in Seaham later this year.

British Steel is poised to ditch its plan to build an electric arc furnace on Teesside, reports say.

Sunderland University says staff were asked not to share the news "widely", but no-one complained.

North Tyneside Council's trading standards team confirms the goods have been destroyed.

Martin and Shaun Breeze are jailed for killing a man and injuring three other people.

People are being urged to avoid the area while firefighters tackle the blaze.

Cleveland Police say they arrested a teenager but later released him with no further action.

Latest transfer news from Sunderland and Sheffield United.

Thousands are at risk due to their gambling habits, Sunderland public health officials say.

The 12-year-old has an injury picked up while performing in the West End with her drama school.

A look back at some of the stories you may have missed on Wearside this week.

Graham Bennett spent years restoring his boat before it was torched in an apparent arson attack.

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

Police and firefighters have warned of the dangers of thin ice after residents raised concerns.