More than 700 panels will be installed across two council buildings, after the plans were passed.

Two people have been arrested and weapons seized by police from a house in Hetton-le-Hole.

The plans come after the leisure centre received a £410,000 national grant.

The firm says it is making more of its product than ever before but faced "phenomenal demand".

Anthony Hamilton claimed sex with a woman was consensual but a judge says she "submitted" out of fear.

A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, police say.

A Sport England grant will be used for energy saving measures around the Hetton-le-Hole complex.

Community first responders are sought in Sunderland to help ambulance crews with life-saving care.