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)

Vindolanda Fort: Eco excavation HQ costing £300K to open
The centre is being unveiled to mark the 50th birthday of the Vindolanda Trust.
Consett's Empire Theatre and cinema shuts for £500k revamp
The theatre and cinema will reopen in early September, the county council says.
Farne Island puffin numbers 'stable' after storms killed hundreds
Hundreds of the threatened birds were killed during summer storms in 2019.
Durham University's £7.5m donation will aid poorer students
Twenty people a year will benefit from new scholarships.
A1(M) closure: Hydrogen leak shuts road in County Durham
The exclusion zone around the vehicle on the A1 has now been lifted after it was made safe.
Alabama rot: Seaham dog owner warns after vizsla Jessie dies
Becky Hanson-Patterson says the death of two-year-old Jessie was "horrendous".
Abandoned snakes: Second batch found in Sunderland bin
The 15 corn snakes and one python were found in two pink pillowcases inside a bin in Sunderland.
Sheila Graber museum wall mural repainted almost 30 years on
Sheila Graber, whose art will be on show in South Shields, worked on children's TV series Paddington.
Coronavirus quarantine family's 'relief' at return home
Jeff Siddle and his wife and daughter have spent two weeks in isolation since leaving China for the UK.
Joelinton: What does the Newcastle United striker offer?
One Premier League goal all season and currently without a goal in 1,856 minutes - why does Joelinton lead the line for Newcastle?
Seaham mother warns after dog dies from Alabama rot
A dog owner is warning others after her two-year-old vizsla Jessie died from Alabama rot.
Newbiggin residents adopt streets to clean up litter
Residents of a Northumberland town are being encouraged to adopt a street to keep the town clean.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu used to teach women self defence
"I call my classes my 'fempire' - it is full of really strong inspirational women."
Newcastle school uses teddies to highlight parking dangers
Teddies are pinned to the pavement outside Chillingham Road Primary School to highlight parking dangers.
Newcastle University films grey seals clapping underwater
Dr Ben Burville spent 17 years trying to become the first person to record them making the noise.
Crystal Palace 1-0 Newcastle United: Patrick van Aanholt stunner earns first win of 2020
Crystal Palace secure their first win of 2020 thanks to Patrick van Aanholt's superb first-half free-kick which saw off visitors Newcastle.
Sunderland 3-0 Bristol Rovers
Promotion hopefuls Sunderland score three times after Abu Ogogo is sent off to secure a home win over Bristol Rovers.
Tommy Smith: Sunderland sign ex-Ipswich Town defender until end of season
League One side Sunderland sign experienced defender Tommy Smith on a deal until the end of the season.
Championship funding cuts: RFU chief confirms phased reduction for second-tier clubs
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney confirms that the reduction in funding for Championship clubs will be phased over the next two seasons.
Bailey Wright: Sunderland defender ruled out for at least two months
Sunderland defender Bailey Wright is ruled out for at least two months with an ankle injury he suffered in the win at Oxford.

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.