Five museums receive a share of £24.8m government funding to fix their crumbling attractions.

The training centre will support hundreds of new recruits for a new gigafactory on Wearside.

The planning application is now being considered by a government-appointed planning inspector.

The new Metro trains are having to use other platforms at Sunderland station as work isn't yet done.

Paul Holborn from Sunderland wins the World Marathon Challenge despite saying it seemed "impossible".

The initiative will provide development opportunities for local musicians including live gigs.

The Sunderland journey comes after Nexus secured permission to run on Network Rail-owned tracks.

Sunderland captain Dan Neil says the players "will give our absolute all" to get the team promoted despite the late defeat at Leeds on Monday night.