East Rainton

Respite centre campaigners in pledge to objectors

'Short breaks' disabled care centre approved

Disguised GP admits attempted murder poisoning

Ex-Harrods director won't take top job at Fenwick

Decision day for shipbuilding heritage sculptures

Flamingos celebrate birthdays at nature reserve

Junk food adverts to be banned on buses and trains

Donations flood in for farm after chicken theft

Ex-cricket coach gets six more years for sex abuse

Sunderland starting to shed their 'naivety' - Neil

Plans to increase park's car spots approved

Weekend strikes by LNER train drivers called off

Plans to turn listed building into student flats

Mayor to announce plans to tackle child poverty

City launches first BMX and skate festival

Cannabis farm clean-up needed ahead of demolition

Staff devastated after Citizens Advice set on fire

Rioters plead guilty to violent disorder charges

Allotment users 'forced away' by vandalism

Car firm plans multimillion-pound training hub

Labour sweeps North East as general election results declared

Your Voice, Your Vote BBC Newcastle election debate

Second man denies felling famous Sycamore Gap tree