Houghton-Le-Spring7 days agoCity scraps council tax for terminally ill people"You shouldn't have to worry about bills when you're dying," says a woman who nursed her late husband.7 days agoEngland18 Jun 2025Man shot while trying to get stolen bike backTwo men are detained over the shooting which followed an escalating war of words on social media.18 Jun 2025England13 Jun 2025School cut jobs after finance boss stole £130kKevin Enright made dozens of fraudulent transactions and left the school in debt, a court hears.13 Jun 2025Wear9 Jun 2025Woman feared death when carer strangled herAlan Straughan choked a woman for up to a minute after she asked him to get her dog, a court hears.9 Jun 2025Wear9 Jun 2025School criticised over prom ticket allocationParents say it is "disgraceful" some children with good behaviour still missed out on invitations.9 Jun 2025Wear8 Jun 2025Wearside stories you might have missed this weekLottery winners, an organ donor plea and a cancelled festival make the headlines this week.8 Jun 2025England3 Jun 2025'Organs are needed here, not in heaven'Kaylee Davidson-Olley says families should not be allowed to overturn a patient's desire to donate.3 Jun 2025Wear31 May 2025Teen stab victim's family welcomes statue arrivalThe Knife Angel is visiting Newton Aycliffe, hometown of Jack Woodley who was killed in 2021.31 May 2025England26 May 2025Listed building set for renovationSunderland City Council says the site is "highly significant", with parts built in the 16th Century.26 May 2025Wear...
