Eight councils have requested an above 4.99 per cent council tax increase, with many councils saying they will also have to raise council tax by the maximum permitted.

A patient left a police officer fearing for her life when he grabbed her by the neck in a surprise attack in Sunderland’s ...

Two were taken to Sunderland Royal Hospital after a crash on the A19 northbound, at the junction of the A1231.

The Seadogs have lost twice in four days at home and are looking for better lucky away at South Shields on Saturday.

The Antlers are the epitome of grassroots women's rugby, playing for fun and camaraderie. In their most recent game, with an audience of 30 friends, family and partners, they didn't score a point ...