Boldon Colliery

Pick of the stats - Preston North End v Sunderland

Groper who blamed cocaine for attack sentenced

Crew 'challenges' suspend evening ferry crossings

Centre helps homeless people adopt rescue dogs

City fireworks display returns after eight years

Soldier's name added to war memorial 50 years on

Hunt for oil rig disaster victims' families

Bellingham sent off as Sunderland held by QPR

Women's Rugby World Cup opener 'exciting' for city

Can you tell North East accents apart?

Firefighter warning ahead of Bonfire weekend

Housing for homeless plan on former pub site

Competition for places is 'good problem' - Le Bris

Hub 'overwhelmed' by house blast donations

Three charged with riot after Sunderland disorder

Woman injured in crash involving police car

Community garden opens in city park

Battle stations over boating lake wildlife plan

Chancellor confirms £25m for landmark film studios

Neighbours fear reservoir size as it takes shape

New study overturns story of brass bands' origins

Pair jailed for attacking man with crutch

Drivers warned after rise in parking scams