Sunderland

5 hrs ago

Roker Bandstand covered in scaffolding and surrounded by wooden and metal fencing. It has an ornamental dome-like roof which peeks out above the scaffolding. The ground is wet and the sky is light grey. Large trees behind and to the side of the bandstand are in full leaf.

Bandstand's delayed return a 'blood-boiling farce'

The already delayed project to renovate Roker Park's bandstand will stretch to next summer at least.

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22 hrs ago

A group of 12 people and one support dog stand in front of a purple screen with 'Make a difference, BBC Radio Newcastle' written on it. They have been awarded an accolade and stand with their arms in the air in celebration.

Make a Difference awards honour local heroes

The BBC initiative celebrates everyday people who make the world a better place.

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1 day ago

Councillor Michael Peacock in a red shirt, grey jeans, brown shoes and glasses bends down next to a large pothole on a road. He is looking at the camera but is not smiling. A residential street can be seen in the background with cars parked on driveways.

City urged to declare 'pothole emergency'

Sunderland Council says staff have fixed more potholes so far this year than in the entirety of 2025.

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2 days ago

Split picture showing Bruno Fernandes, Cody Gakpo and Patrick Dorgu in action for their respective countries

Fernandes, Gakpo & Dorgu join injury list

Bruno Fernandes, Cody Gakpo and Patrick Dorgu all join the international break's high-profile injury list after suffering issues that have curtailed their involvement in Nations League matches.

2 days ago

Former Premier League forward Duncan Watmore speaks at the UN

Watmore follows Beckham & Pele with UN speech

Former Premier League forward Duncan Watmore swaps the matchday dressing room for international diplomacy after addressing delegates at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

2 days ago

A Google Streetview image of the Stanfield Centre in Hendon.It is a red-brick building built in an L-shape and surrounded by a green fence.

New hub to support young people move on from care

Users can access housing and employment help as they move towards independence, a council says.

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5 days ago

Rob MacDonald working on a stone sculpture. He is wearing a black t-shirt, protective glasses and a red lanyard. He has white hair and beard. There is a grey door behind him.

Council leader accused of 'ridicule' in memorial row

Organisers hit out as council leader says he has "no plans for statues of Marxist fighters".

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7 days ago

A police officer wearing a bright yellow hi-viz jacket with POLICE written in grey capital letters against a rectangular blue background, stands with their back to the camera. Reflective grey material runs vertical down and across the jacket. A second person wearing the same jacket is pictured out of focus in the background.

Police appeal as man dies after fall from car

Northumbria Police appeal for witnesses after a man dies following a fall in a Sunderland car park.

7 days ago

Daniel Ballard celebrating after scoring for Northern Ireland

Nations League a great opportunity for NI - Ballard

Northern Ireland defender Dan Ballard says the squad have "a lot of talent and hunger" as they launch into a busy four-game Nations League schedule.

7 days ago