Sunderland20 hrs agoJill Scott begins 388-mile Sport Relief challengeThe former Lioness starts a five-day 388-mile cycle and marathon journey from Wembley to Sunderland.20 hrs ago21 hrs agoTeen e-motorbike killer's sentence challengedBilly Stokoe,19, hit Gloria Stephenson, 86, on a zebra crossing in Sunderland, then rode away.21 hrs ago22 hrs agoKiller driver jailed for second time for same crashThe family of Keith Jameson, who was struck by a lorry, say he died after 10 years of suffering.22 hrs ago23 hrs agoIce cream parlour for 'beloved' care home workerAn ice cream parlour and a street party are being held to remember a care home worker in Sunderland.23 hrs ago2 days agoBlooms and rainbows greet summer's startBBC Weather Watchers share images of meteorological summer breaking in the North East and Cumbria.2 days ago2 days ago'Exciting step forward' in Pride celebrationsSunderland, Gateshead and South Tyneside join forces for a joint Summer of Pride Festival.2 days ago3 days ago'Weird' Metro lost property sold for charityItems including Christmas trees, walking sticks and clothes go on sale at Tynemouth Market.3 days ago4 days agoPlanners recommend 11-bed HMO despite objectionsCouncillors will decide the future of the former care facility in Grindon at a meeting on Wednesday.4 days ago4 days agoReplacement radio tower approvedIt will provide coverage for emergency services after an existing tower is decommissioned. 4 days ago...