Sunderland News from the Sunderland Echo

Latest Sunderland News from the Sunderland Echo:

This precious baby boy is free of the rare condition that claimed the life of his sister. (11/03/2010 09:46:55)

Northumbria Police is one of the country's leading forces for busting crime. (11/03/2010 10:02:26)

Work on Sunderland's new court complex has stalled as public spending tightens in the wake of the recession. (11/03/2010 09:51:45)

Wearside's marvellous mums

Supermum Alice Curtis has suffered more in just a few months than most people do in a lifetime. (11/03/2010 09:54:11)

Sunderland street row led to man being thrown off Citroen Saxo's bonnet

A man was thrown from the bonnet of a moving car when a nightclub row spilled out onto the street. (11/03/2010 10:09:28)

El Hadji Diouf charged with assaulting woman

Former Sunderland striker El-Hadji Diouf could face up to two years in jail after being charged with assaulting a woman in a Senegalese casino. (10/03/2010 15:07:31)

There's no stopping Jean

She may pushing 73, but energetic Jean Lay has no plans to give up work just yet. (11/03/2010 09:59:00)

Thieves hit Metro services

Passengers faced a second day of misery today after thieves struck twice on Metro tracks. (11/03/2010 10:09:50)

Bridges boss is moving on

The Bridges' top man is packing his bags and heading for pastures new. (10/03/2010 14:52:03)

TV's Doctor Chris wants to find out our skills

TV Doctor Chris Steele has been back on familiar ground. (11/03/2010 10:07:22)