The Latest Breaking News from Sunderland

Fears cost of living crisis could 'push families over the edge' into drug and alcohol abuse

Sunderland councillors have warned of incoming pressure on the city's drug and alcohol support services

Chronicle Live · Sep 20, 2022

'Emotional' Sunderland teen seen 'swerving' about roads in Volkswagen Polo after drinking booze

Sophie Jackson was seen behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Polo when she "overshot" a junction and drove out in front of police

Chronicle Live · Sep 20, 2022

Disgusting Sunderland thug who spat in the faces of nurse and police officer jailed

Chad Procter, of Sunderland told a police officer he had covid before spitting at her then months later carried out a similar attack on a nurse who was trying to help him

Chronicle Live · Sep 19, 2022

Teenager in critical condition and another hospitalised after motorbike crash in Sunderland

An 18-year-old male suffered serious head injuries and remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital while a 15-year-old male was also taken to hospital

Chronicle Live · Sep 15, 2022

Pensioners can get £30 off at Iceland but only have until Friday to claim voucher

The frozen food retailer's cost of living scheme targets old people living in areas such as North Newcastle and Sunderland

Chronicle Live · Sep 14, 2022

Sunderland knifeman left housemate with gaping chest wound after row over financial contribution

James Greenall, of Sunderland, left friend Lee Cowling seriously injured and also wounded his brother as trouble flared over money

Chronicle Live · Sep 14, 2022

Teenager created 'domino effect' after ploughing friend's car into parked vehicles in Sunderland

Lana Carmody, 18, caused thousands of pounds worth of damage on February 28 this year after she crashed her friend's car

Chronicle Live · Sep 13, 2022

Floral tributes to Queen Elizabeth II placed around the North East in the days following her death

People in the North East have been paying their respects to Queen Elizabeth II at memorial sites across the region

Chronicle Live · Sep 12, 2022

Singalong Encanto at Sunderland Empire invites families to join in the action

Sing-A-Long-A Encanto is one of a number of one-off shows at Sunderland Empire which also include visits from Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Professor Brian Cox plus Elvis and disco music nights

Chronicle Live · Sep 12, 2022

Sunderland told exciting loan duo can handle Championship football

The Black Cats brought Edouard Michut and Amad Diallot to the Stadium of Light on temporary deals in the transfer window

Chronicle Live · Sep 12, 2022