Sunderland and Wear News
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Beamish Museum opens 1950s park ahead of jubilee
Beamish Museum's 1950s park features a playground, football pitch and mini golf.
Bilsdale fire: New relay mast to boost TV for 6,000 goes live
The relay is part of efforts to restore services hit by the Bilsdale mast fire.
Jack Woodley case: Judge gives thumbnail sketch of each case as jury retires
A judge gives jurors a "thumbnail sketch" of the cases for and against 10 boys accused of murder.
Lost Voice Guy takes new Geordie accent on tour
Comedian Lee Ridley, aka Lost Voice Guy, debuts his new Geordie accent on his Cerebral LOL-sy tour.
Northumbria Police sees 40% rise in 999 calls in a year
Northumbria Police says it receives 1,000 calls a month from people about non-police matters.
Cost of living: Boris Johnson says help with rising bills targeted at poorest
Boris Johnson says the government can not fix everything, but is supporting those who need it the most.
Lewd Roman insult found on stone near Hadrian's Wall
Specialists found its true meaning would have left its recipient "less than amused".
Yes drummer Alan White dies aged 72
The prog-rock star died peacefully at home after a short illness, his bandmates have announced.
Ukraine-escape family's dog in quarantine for weeks
Pomeranian Archie, who helps Alla Haley manage panic attacks, remains stranded in quarantine.
Excitement in Sunderland ahead of play-off final
The team will return to the Championship if they wins against Wycombe at Wembley.
North Shields woman uses Instagram to share life with Crohn's disease
Rebekah Gardner talks "all things poo, fatigue and fitness" to help others with the condition.
Washington Wetland centre common cranes have first-ever chick
The common cranes at Washington wetland centre have had their first chick since arriving 14 years ago.
Sir Keir Starmer filmed drinking beer with colleagues in April 2021
The Labour leader was filmed through a window after campaigning with colleagues in Durham on 30 April 2021.
Sunderland seagull stuck 30ft in air takes zip-wire ride to safety
The gull, which was hanging upside down 30ft in the air on a telegraph wire, is now recovering.
Roses game ends in dramatic tie - T20 Blast round-up
Yorkshire's Harry Brook makes 72 before being dismissed with the final ball of a gripping game against Lancashire which ends in a tie.
Stirling hits 34 off over in Bears win - T20 Blast round-up
Birmingham Bears opener Paul Stirling hits 34 off an over in T20 Blast victory, plus wins for Middlesex, Durham and Glamorgan.
Aiden McGeady: Sunderland release winger after five seasons
Sunderland release veteran winger Aiden McGeady after winning promotion back to the Championship.
Ollie Robinson: Durham sign Kent wicketkeeper-batter on loan for T20 Blast
Kent wicketkeeper-batter Ollie Robinson joins Durham on loan specifically for the forthcoming T20 Blast campaign.
Burnley 1-2 Newcastle: Callum Wilson scores twice as Clarets are relegated to Championship
Burnley are relegated from the Premier League on a dramatic final day as a home defeat by Newcastle United condemns them to the Championship.
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.
Travel disruption: 'We were on the plane when our flight was cancelled'
Families describe heartbreak and anger as more than 30,000 people face travel disruption this week.
Superyacht sinks in Torquay harbour after large fire
Members of the public describe hearing a loud bang and then seeing a huge plume of black smoke.
Liverpool 0-1 Real Madrid: Reds beaten in Paris as Vinicius Jr hits winner
Liverpool's hopes of being crowned champions of Europe for a seventh time ends in heartbreak at the hands of Real Madrid in Paris.
Stars turn out for BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend
Big name stars have been taking to the stage for the three-day event in Coventry.
Murder arrest after woman found dead on Worcestershire lane
The woman was discovered dead by a dog walker in Hopwood, Worcestershire, on Friday morning.
Nottingham's Baa Bar apologises after woman mocked over safety concerns
Louise Scriven says she was mocked by a doorman who she spoke to about a woman being sexually harassed.
Lorry strikes railway bridge and sheds paint over road
In 2020, the bridge was dubbed the "most bashed" in Britain after being struck 25 times in a year.
Margaret Keane: Fontaines DC meet family at grave that inspired song
The band meet the family whose fight to have an Irish phrase on a grave inspired one of their songs.
Senior gang leader who absconded from prison arrested in Moldova
Police say Izzet Eren absconded from prison in Turkey after he was transferred from the UK in 2019.
Bankrupt Slough Borough Council spent £28k on HQ's plants
The authority will likely move out of the building as a result of its £760m debt, a councillor says.
Murder arrest after teenager, 17, dies in Camberley stabbing
Another 17-year-old teenage boy is held on suspicion of murder and remains in custody, police say.
Lincolnshire Police officer charged with sexual touching
Liam Shields, who was based at Stamford, has been suspended from duty, Lincolnshire Police say.