Sunderland

Roker Pier's gates with red sign reading Danger No Entry and yellow sign reading Danger Keep Out. Dozens of people are strolling along the pier behind the gates as the sun goes down. The sea is calm.

Dozens walk along unsafe pier after gate lock cut

The dangerous pier is awaiting repairs having been damaged in Storm Babet in October 2023.

Street view of the outside of the Live lounge. People are walking by the large brown doors in a brick building beneath a sign in white letters with a red border reading Live lounge

Single-punch attacker left cousin partially deaf

The court hears the victim was put in a coma and had to have part of his skull removed.

Eliezer Mayenda scores against Sheffield United

Mayenda switch was key to standout win

BBC Radio 5 Live reporter Adam Cottier gives his view on Sunderland's win against Sheffield United.

Sunderland

3 days ago

An ambulance is parked outside a terraced house in Sunderland. A man stands outside wearing a mask.

Street pastor group needs volunteers to carry on

The group says volunteer numbers dropped after Covid making it hard to fill the shifts.

3 days ago

EFL preview: Plymouth look to kickstart season after Rooney exit

With Wayne Rooney exiting Plymouth Argyle, BBC Sport takes a look at what New Year's Day has in store in the EFL.

Football

A map image showing the land north east of Springwell village, where the farm would be based. It is surrounded by Gateshead's Black Hill village to the west and George Washington Golf Course to the east.

Hundreds object to green belt solar farm

Council planners are recommending approval for the solar farm at Usworth House Farm.

England

A puffin floats on the surface of the water, with his yellow feet visible beneath the waterline.

Our favourite pictures of yours from 2024

Puffins, castles and sunsets all feature in our round-up of pictures shared with us on Instagram.

England

'I'm thrilled to be in this position' - Moyes on OBE

Former West Ham United, Manchester United and Everton manager David Moyes says being awarded an OBE in the King's New Year Honours list is an "incredible honour".