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University honour for Sunderland Consultant helping to find cures for blindness16:45
Botched emergency services system branded 'another government IT cock-up'14:32
Virgin Holidays will no longer offer packages to SeaWorld after concerns about animal welfare16:23
Detective sergeant set to feature in new BBC One documentary gives insight into what viewers can expect from ‘Our Cops in the North’11:45
New Seaham bar and cafe wins licensing bid - serving early morning coffees as well as night-time drinks16:45
Botched Tyne & Wear emergency services system branded 'another government IT cock-up'10:50
Police investigation continues into death of man hit by lorry on the A1923:56
What will Bali Mumba and Duncan Watmore look like in 40 years? The hilarious Sunderland FaceApp pictures15:11
Warning against using novelty inflatables in the sea after spate of rescues20:30
Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Sunderland land in Portugal18:55
Charlotte Potts' admiration of Mel Reay convinced her to re-join Sunderland for the fourth time16:35
Sunderland infant school teacher says goodbye as she retires after an incredible 42 years at the same school13:36
Inside the new Food Warehouse in Washington set to rival Aldi and Lidl12:22
Man arrested over 'threatening behaviour' outside Sunderland sheltered accommodation16:45
See inside new Cosy Club at £30million Riverwalk complex in Durham17:52
Sunderland and Reading linked with move for Sheffield United defender Ben Heneghan11:45
'Disturbing' rise in violent crime in Sunderland - with 18% hike in weapon possession offences also recorded14:41
Just two arrests at Durham Miners' Gala after more than 100,000 attend Big Meeting16:09
Here’s everything parents need to know about the Harry Potter Wizards Unite smartphone game16:06
Louis Theroux: Surviving America's Most Hated Family returns to BBC 2 tonight - here's what's in store16:37
Sunderland jet out to Portugal but skipper George Honeyman remains on Wearside13:17
Sunderland specialist school units to merge in £1.4million plan13:13
Loud bang in Easington Lane believed to be caused by a firework15:44
Win three family tickets for Disney On Ice at Utilita Arena in Newcastle08:27
Prince Andrew visits Birtley factory06:00
Sunderland brute attacked girlfriend twice after row over 'cheating allegations'14:19
Sunderland LIVE news: Breaking updates on police appeals, traffic and weather on Wednesday, July 1709:32
Petrol station staff threatened with knife in late night robbery14:00
Crime hot spots in Sunderland's suburbs are revealed13:54
Revealed! The SIX areas Newcastle United are targeting as Steve Bruce negotiations continue13:23
Anonymous FireStoppers tip-off service launched after surge in arson attacks12:14
Making a French connection with Les Bof!13:14
Washington and Houghton urgent care services will close this month - this is how far you'll have to travel to other centres13:11
South Shields adult joke book author was not kidding with Sunderland charity donation12:03
This is the most-played song of the century12:07
These are the 20 most delayed airlines operating in the UK11:53
The 9 Sunderland players with a point to prove in Portugal - as Jack Ross prepares for key decisions10:38
Watch: BBC Breakfast presenter calls out Donald Trump over 'racist' comments11:33
Ex-Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has a promise for Newcastle United fans10:12
Dramatic footage shows huge fire that sunk fishing boat - leaving two men clinging to life raft10:49
Ex-Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton charged with actual bodily harm09:28
Sunderland in Portugal: Jack Ross names squad - with shock omission and potential injury boosts07:41
League One and Two rumours: SPFL club 'end' interest in Sunderland ace, Coventry join race for loan star, Blackpool set to sign Scotsman, updates on Bolton, Wimbledon and Southend07:51
Eight key things to watch out for as Sunderland step up pre-season preparations in Portugal06:44
How long will the sun last in Sunderland on Wednesday, July 17?07:00
Pair face arson charges in court over Southwick bingo hall blaze