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With Chinese New Year just around the corner, it's the perfect time to treat yourself to some authentic Cantonese cuisine - just make sure to check out whether hygiene standards are up to scratch first

Parts of the North East are among 55 areas the Government aims to improve school standards, but plans to build 'elite' sixth forms are controversial

The council has also agreed to look into allowing 'memorial meadows', where wildflowers can be planted in memory of deceased loved ones

Carolyn Murray, who was headteacher at Eppleton Academy Primary School for seven years, died on January 10 at the age of 57

A 10,000 capacity arena, food hall, restaurants and hotel form part of the plans for the old Crowtree Leisure Centre

A 10,000 capacity indoor arena forms the focal part of the plans at the former Crowtree Leisure Centre site

From the Northern Spire Bridge to the new City Hall - Sunderland has seen some major improvements for residents and tourists alike

The ruling Labour group rejected the opportunity to award all councillors a two per cent increase

The shopping centre was forced to evacuate all customers around mid-day, following safety concerns for visitors due to high winds from the storm battering the North East.

Christopher Todd worked in retail before changing professions a couple of years ago, where he has since built a well-established barber shop in South Shields - attracting celebrity clientele like Sunderland AFC's Dan Neil and Luke O'Nien.

Kenton Richardson is on loan at Spennymoor Town and will stay there for the remainder of the campaign