Sunderland

Thousands of plastic tubes removed from woodland

Family hubs to be rolled out to help young children

Tributes paid after death of former mayor

Fell-top WW2 wreckage inspires band's song

Teens offered free performance technology workshops

Volunteer groups at 'crisis point' over NHS referrals

Councils struggling with bridge repair costs

Distillery's £71m sale bid revealed

Green light for homes and accessible holiday lets

Volunteer pedalling to raise funds for conservation

Children encouraged to get active with 10p swims

Train derailment disruption to last for weeks

Road upgrades could 'unlock' site plans - developer

Village throws party for much-loved retiring postie

Your pictures of the North East and Cumbria: 'Spring has sprung'

Support group for mothers calls for volunteers

Funerals halted during crematorium refurbishment

Bluebird museum asks restorers to end 'harassment'

Sellafield prosecution over IT security allegations

Residents of 'risk of harm' care home forced to move

Cost of school transport for SEND children doubles

Fell top assessor grateful for 'incredible' 16 years

App to help neurodiverse people access libraries