Pamela Bilalova

The motion is being debated at the last full council meeting before the local elections.

Councillors urge the University of Sunderland to to seek alternatives to closing the facility.

Businesses say they are feeling the effects of rising fuel costs amid the Iran war.

It follows a search by rescue teams for a 17-year-old boy who entered the water at High Dam Tarn.

Historic England is also considering a Certificate of Immunity from listing for the Sunderland site.

Operator Neuron says its decision is part of wider plans to wind down operations in the UK.

An MP says amending national policy would come "too late" to stop the development.

Underwater archaeologist Gary Bankhead says the "rare" finding can be dated back to early medieval times.

People are already offering exhibits for the new museum in Chester-le-Street.

The Dogs Trust hopes it will help dogs in places which do not have a rehoming centre.