Sunderland

Mum charged with two-year-old son's murder
A Wearside mum was set to face court today charged with the murder of her two-year-old son. (03/09/2010 10:33:47)

Car jobs boost for Wearside
A new car part plant could secure 150 new jobs for Sunderland. (03/09/2010 09:45:06)

Sunderland World Cup star Gyan wins when he's singing!
He might not have kicked a ball for Sunderland yet but the club's newest signing is already a big hit. (03/09/2010 09:55:33)

Bobby squirted with noxious substance
A policeman had a toxic substance thrown in his face, sparking a string of raids across Sunderland. (03/09/2010 10:06:46)

Woman crushed at beach
A Houghton woman remains in hospital after being crushed by a beach-cleaning vehicle. (03/09/2010 10:03:11)

Mum told: 'Your baby girl's a boy!'
Meet baby Dylan, formerly baby Olivia. (03/09/2010 09:49:09)

Rooney lookalike tried to raid garage
Police hunting a garage raider made a quick arrest after they were told one of the suspects looked like Wayne Rooney. (03/09/2010 10:01:37)

Loo have to be kidding!
A portable toilet used by a housing company has been in a family garden for the past three years. (03/09/2010 09:19:33)

Nightclub faces tough measures
Tough new security measures have saved a city nightclub from closure. (03/09/2010 09:12:48)

Arrests in hunt for cop attacker
Seven people have been arrested after a police officer was left with a serious eye injury. (02/09/2010 11:21:01)