Sunderland and Wear News

Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Sunderland and Wear. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.

Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Masked men raid praying woman's Durham home
The woman was praying in her room when four masked armed men broke in and stole cash and jewellery.
Newcastle Central Station's £5.2m upgrade plan revealed
The work, which would include a new western entrance installed, should be complete by 2021.
Environment Agency releases 18,000 fish into North East rivers
Breeds including barbel, bream and roach have been released at sites across the region.
Electronic GPS tags to track thousands of criminals in England and Wales
Electronic GPS tags which track offenders' every movement will be rolled out across England and Wales.
Man found guilty of Sacriston stabbing murder
The 25-year-old victim died in the street after being stabbed in the chest.
Newcastle cyclist 'liquid soap' attacks: Man arrested
Police do not believe the liquid was "noxious" and say it may have been soap.
Gateshead lollipop lady quits over safety concerns
Jacqueline Carver says she loves her job but has suffered abuse from drivers.
Tilly Lockey: 'I can paint with my bionic arms'
Tilly Lockey, 13, has bionic arms that are so sophisticated she can now use a paintbrush and apply make-up.
Car used to break into Wallsend's Forum Shopping Centre
CCTV shows the burglars driving in and then ransacking an O2 store in North Tyneside.
Hebburn Helps share the love on Valentine's Day
"It's cost next to nothing to do that and we're putting smiles on people's faces today."
County Durham escape room offers Valentine's Day alternative
The escape room is based on the story of Lumley Castle's ghost.
Tyneside musician sings lullabies to poorly babies
The idea is to offer comfort to some very ill children in the Children's Heart Unit at Newcastle's Freeman hospital.
Bluebird: What next for Donald Campbell's record-breaker?
Who owns the boat that Donald Campbell crashed? And will Bluebird ever take to the water again?
Sunderland 'Til I Die - story behind Netflix documentary about a dysfunctional club
A confrontation with a fan, a player who didn't want to play and a disastrous campaign that ended in relegation - why the Sunderland documentary didn't quite go to plan.
Premiership: Bath 30-13 Newcastle Falcons
Three first-half tries help Bath consign bottom side Newcastle to a fourth consecutive Premiership defeat.
Dagenham & Redbridge 0-2 Gateshead
Steven Rigg keeps Gateshead in the promotion race with both goals in his side's 2-0 win at Dagenham & Redbridge.
Sunderland 2-2 Accrington Stanley
Sunderland come from two goals down to draw 2-2 at home to Accrington Stanley.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Pardew ready for Metalist threat
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew says there will be no surprises from Metalist Kharkiv in their Europa League tie.
Kibirige signs Falcons pro deal
Newcastle Falcons winger Zach Kibirige signs a first professional contract at Kingston Park.
RFU trials ref-cam this weekend
The RFU will trial a "ref-cam" during the televised Championship game between Newcastle and London Scottish on Sunday.
Southampton game key - Larsson
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson thinks Saturday's match with Southampton is important to their survival chances.
Newcastle 1-3 Man City
Goals from Sergio Aguero, Javi Garcia and Yaya Toure earn Manchester City a deserved 3-1 win at Newcastle.
Man Utd 3-1 Sunderland
Manchester United restore their six-point advantage at the top of the Premier League after a 3-1 win over Sunderland.
O'Neill targets January signings
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill says he must strengthen his squad in the January transfer window as they look to avoid relegation.
O'Neill doubters wrong - Ferguson
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says it is "absolutely ridiculous" for anyone to question Martin O'Neill.
Pardew - one win could revive us
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says beating Manchester City on Saturday could revive his team's stuttering Premier League campaign.
Harker to exit Durham post in May
David Harker is to stand down as Durham County Cricket Club chief executive in May 2013 after 20 years in the post.
Smith undaunted by Gateshead task
Anth Smith says he is not daunted by the pressure of taking charge at Blue Square Bet Premier side Gateshead.