Houghton-Le-Spring5 days agoFactory Gaza protesters ordered to do unpaid workThree women are sentenced for their protest and occupation at a Newcastle factory linked to Israel.5 days ago11 May 2026North East 'voted in sorrow rather than anger'A number of Labour MP's in north-east England call for the prime minister to step down.11 May 20265 May 2026Body find identified as teen missing since AugustSteven Snowdon, aged 19 and from Sunderland, was last seen on 27 August last year, police say.5 May 202627 Apr 2026More homes planned near proposed 1,200-house siteOne resident says the volume of plans being submitted is making it an "unpleasant place to live".27 Apr 202614 Apr 2026Street trading expanded in bid to boost footfallIt is hoped the changes will help increase footfall in Sunderland when they come into effect in May.14 Apr 202611 Apr 2026Footfall boost hopes for street trading decisionSunderland councillors will decide if street traders could be allowed in more areas.11 Apr 20264 Mar 2026Gaza protesters found guilty of factory damageThe women claimed they were acting to save lives in Gaza but jurors find they acted unlawfully.4 Mar 20263 Mar 2026Protesters good citizens but unlawful, jury toldClosing speeches are being made in the trial of a trio who attacked a factory over its Israel links.3 Mar 202627 Feb 2026Gaza factory protester says attack was 'lawful'Georgia Coote tells jurors she wanted to disrupt work to prevent "war crimes" in Gaza.27 Feb 2026...
