Sunderland

They are among those celebrating after success at the annual English Curry Awards this week.

Goalkeeper Anthony Patterson leaves Sunderland to join Championship side Wrexham.

A points failure at Pelaw leaves no trains in the area for more than two hours on Monday morning.

Some North East women tell the BBC they do not feel safe travelling around the region alone.

Our Weather Watchers capture rolling fields and moody heavens over the first week of August.

The RSPB says the plastic from a major sea spillage at the Port of Tyne could kill birds.

Nurdles, historic artifacts and unhappy residents. Try your hand at our North East and Cumbria quiz.