Houghton-Le-Spring3 days agoStreet trading expanded in bid to boost footfallIt is hoped the changes will help increase footfall in Sunderland when they come into effect in May.3 days ago6 days agoFootfall boost hopes for street trading decisionSunderland councillors will decide if street traders could be allowed in more areas.6 days ago4 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 202626 Feb 2026Gaza factory protester 'wanted to stop genocide'Summer Oxlade tells jurors she believes a Newcastle factory was "complicit" in war crimes.26 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Gaza protesters 'caused' £6.8k factory damageThree women are accused of targeting an engineering firm believing it had links to Israel. 25 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Women attacked factory over Gaza - prosecutorsThree protesters deny causing criminal damage with red paint to a factory in Newcastle.24 Feb 202624 Feb 2026School speech therapy making 'massive difference'School staff in South Tyneside and Sunderland are trained to spot speech and language issues early. 24 Feb 2026...