The Latest Breaking News from Sunderland

There is renewed optimism for a new deal that could bring together Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside, Newcastle, North Tyneside, and Northumberland under a single mayor

Martin Bryant, 25, pushed a shopping trolley onto the line at Sunderland's Stadium of Light station while drunk on Wednesday, April 21

The craft brewery on the outskirts of Sunderland City Centre will be bringing a wild variety of independent pop-up vendors to their site, for match goers and residents alike to test their taste buds with on Saturdays

Olympic bronze medallist Tony Jeffries, England Boxing National Junior Champion Laylie Heath, and ex-Bellator contender Callum Ellenor are just a few of the superstars the boxing club has moulded

The group has been inundated with calls after storms Malik and Corrie caused chaos across the region at the weekend

The supermarket giant is looking to expand, with the opening of new smaller, convenience stores

Sunderland's run of Disney's musical hit had been cancelled since Sunday but will be back on this Wednesday

Labour's Shadow Levelling Up Secretary accuses Boris Johnson's government of 'hollow promises'

MP for Sunderland Central, Julie Elliott, as well as various campaigners raised their concerns to Nexus, and the proposed plans have been officially withdrawn

With Chinese New Year just around the corner, it's the perfect time to treat yourself to some authentic Cantonese cuisine - just make sure to check out whether hygiene standards are up to scratch first

Parts of the North East are among 55 areas the Government aims to improve school standards, but plans to build 'elite' sixth forms are controversial