Sunderland

A man was hit with a bat by staff in January, a licensing sub-committee hears.

The Sunderland factory pays more for electricity than any other Nissan plant, the executive says.

Joel Ineson died taking part in an open water swim at Hetton Lyons Country Park, a report says.

Jake Adams says he often struggles with loneliness after being diagnosed with the incurable disease.

Hartlepool wants to become a film industry hub but its new facilities could boost the whole region.

Those injured in the crash in Sunderland were taken to hosptal, the ambulance service says.

Father Marc Lyden-Smith says Francis brought Sunderland victory after holding the team jersey.

The news in Wearside saw a prison unit emptied, bus fare changes and a little boy's dream come true.