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)

Royal Mail to launch parcel postboxes
Customers will be able to post parcels in the same way as letters, as long as postage is pre-paid.
Newcastle pollution charge survey website glitch
Newcastle City Council apologises for the fault and extends a consultation deadline.
Revenge porn laws 'not working', says victims group
Victims should receive anonymity and laws need to include threats to share images, a victims group says.
Murder charge after body found in Jarrow house
Police appeal for information after Simon Bowman is not seen for two days and is then found dead.
Arrest over Portsmouth v Sunderland Twitter 'threats'
Threats to shoot and bomb Portsmouth FC fans during a League One play-off were posted on Twitter.
Grant Leadbitter helped Sunderland to Wembley the day after his mother's death
Grant Leadbitter reveals he helped Sunderland reach the League One play-off final just a day after his mother's death.
Carl Beech 'did not know' alleged abusers' names
Carl Beech named only Jimmy Savile and his stepfather as abusers in his first police interview, a court hears.
Birthmark inspires Leon's YouTube bid to help people
Leon decided to ignore people's stares and instead created a platform to help others.
Teenager regains confidence with Prince's Trust help
A teenager has started her first job seven months after approaching The Prince's Trust for help.
Man stabbed in County Durham saved by roadside heart surgery
Doctors carried out the surgery on the man who had a 1% chance of survival after being stabbed.
Northumberland exhibition shows 150 glass ships in bottles
The collection is part of a project to preserve Sunderland's glassmaking tradition.
Vic Reeves' Mountain of Turkish Delight visits Newcastle
Newcastle's Biscuit Factory shows work by Jim Moir, better known as comedian Vic Reeves.
Dwight Gayle: West Brom opt not to make Newcastle United striker's signing permanent
West Bromwich Albion opt not to sign Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle following his season on loan at The Hawthorns.
Premiership: Bristol Bears beat Newcastle Falcons but miss out on sixth
Bristol Bears end their first season back in the Premiership with a fine victory at relegated Newcastle Falcons.
Portsmouth 0-0 Sunderland (0-1 agg): Black Cats reach League One play-off final
Sunderland reach the League One play-off final after drawing with Portsmouth at Fratton Park, sealing a 1-0 aggregate win.

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.