Houghton-Le-Spring

Joyce Sinclair's family are among those caught in delays to deaths being signed off in Sunderland.

Researchers look at the possible effects of disability benefit cuts across English constituencies.

Andy's Man Club now has 16 groups in the North East with record attendances in Sunderland.

The girl, from Houghton-le-Spring, died in hospital on Thursday, police say.

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

Michelle's hedgehog-feeding attracted cats which began breeding, and the colony has decided to stay.

Darson Johnson launched an unprovoked attack on his victim outside a house party, a court hears.

Craig McCrory amassed a collection of more than 3,000 sexual images of children, a court hears.