Sunderland City Council to decide on new tenant for revamped 'Sunniside Social' leisure complex
Plans for a new business to set up shop at a council-owned leisure complex are due to go before city leaders for decision this week
County Durham and Darlington residents invited to shape future crime prevention strategies
PCC Joy Allen, is asking residents to tell her what they think the key issues are that are impacting on public safety
Thug assaulted two Job Centre workers on their lunch break inside Northumberland store
The victims were targeted by David Booth, who shouted abuse and pushed them, inside Poundstretcher
Heaton craft group to 'yarn bomb' Newcastle Cathedral for a good cause
Heaton Hookers are covering the inside of Newcastle Cathedral with knit and crochet creations, which will be donated to the homeless community once the display comes down
Health and safety experts warn of 'epidemic' of long working hours across UK
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is calling for urgent action to tackle the issue
Tories blasted over "unfunded" proposals for OAP exemption to new brown bin charges
North Tyneside's bin controversy continues with Tory proposals to exempt OAPs from paying thrown out as "unfunded"
Horror as Scots cyclist 'assaulted' by driver on busy Edinburgh street
Officers Police Scotland raced to High School Wynd, at the junction with Cowgate, at around 6.30pm on Friday following an altercation.
Gateshead Pride hailed success with more pledged despite online hate
This year's Gateshead Pride is the first of many, according to the council's leader, in spite of online bigotry
Community groups plan family event to 'show the world the true face of Sunderland' weeks on from riots
An event next month will bring people from across Sunderland's diverse communities together
Police appeal after three baby ferrets reported stolen from County Durham garden
Three baby ferrets have reportedly been stolen in County Durham.
First picture of Scots driver who died in horror HGV crash as 'heartbroken' family pay tribute
Ross Wood sadly passed away after his Mondeo collided with an HGV on the A75.
Huge multi-agency search scrambled in hunt for Scots hiker last seen two weeks ago
Ian Ross, 65, from Dingwall, Highlands, last spoke with his family on Sunday, September 8.
Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to anyone on DWP benefits to 'take action now'
Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to anyone on DWP benefits to 'take action now' as they could have their payments stopped if they ignore a letter
Mystery surrounds woman found dead in river six months after body discovered
The woman was found in a stretch of the River Mersey close to Chorlton Water Park in south Manchester
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