Police appeal after pensioner dies
A pensioner has died after being hit by a car this morning. (09/05/2008 14:48:51)

Mystery body found in woods
The body of a man has been found in woodland near a children's playpark. (09/05/2008 10:05:03)

Go-ahead for £300m film studio
Cameras are set to roll in East Durham after plans to bring a multimillion pound studio to the area were approved. (09/05/2008 11:40:26)

Uni campus plans to reshape city
This is the first glimpse of Sunderland University's £75million transformation that could dramatically change the face of the city centre. (09/05/2008 09:55:51)

Cold sore fatal for cancer victim Jimmy
Brave Jimmy Mulley battled cancer three times in his life, but it was a common cold sore which cut his life short. (09/05/2008 09:45:52)

Horses left to suffer crippling hoof pain
A FATHER and daughter have been banned from keeping horses for life after two animals in their care had to be destroyed. (09/05/2008 09:35:52)

Plaque to mark site of VC hero's bravery
A Durham Light Infantryman who won the Army's first Victoria Cross of the Second World War is to have his finest hour marked at the scene of his heroics. (09/05/2008 09:37:09)

Matt's just magic, say Chitty co-stars
Matt Baker has been given the thumbs up from young actors starring alongside him at the Sunderland Empire. (09/05/2008 11:11:52)

Cash aid will help stroke patients
Sunderland's stroke services are to receive a share of £2.4million being given to the region over the next three years. (09/05/2008 11:40:28)

Sparks fly in Christmas lighting row
Gordon Wilson has seen the light ? and he is not happy. (09/05/2008 11:36:32)