Sunderland1 hr agoPublic asked to shape future of bus servicesPeople in the North East are asked for views on plans to bring 500 routes back under public control.1 hr ago9 hrs agoE-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiumsIt is only seven years since the first claim over an injury from a micromobility vehicle was made.9 hrs ago14 hrs agoStopping glass centre demolition 'urgent priority'Campaigners hope an Article 4 direction will buy more time for the building, which shuts this month.14 hrs ago2 days agoNew hub a 'pivotal moment' in eye health careThe service will offer screenings and tests to people with low-risk eye conditions.2 days ago3 days agoTest your news knowledge with our weekly quizA runaway moggy to large-scale fly-tipping of canisters - give the North East and Cumbria quiz a go.3 days ago3 days agoFloral feast for the senses as weather coolsAs the hazy days of summer continue, BBC Weather Watchers capture images of colourful blooms. 3 days ago4 days agoXhaka set to stay at Sunderland despite Chelsea interestSunderland captain Granit Xhaka is set to stay at the club this summer, despite interest from Chelsea.4 days ago4 days agoRoads shut for weeks as police probe building fireNorthumbria Police says Villiers Street and Coronation Street will be shut for safety reasons.4 days ago4 days agoPlans for 542 homes on greenfield land submittedMiller Homes is seeking to build the homes on "unused greenfield" land.4 days ago...