A police cordon was in place on the old rail line near East Rainton

Police cordon at Kings Place in Millfield following suspicious package discovery

Police cordon in place in Penshaw

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness announces more than £8million to draw up business case for reopening of the Leamside Line.

Attempted dog robbery near steps leading to the Railway Inn in Robson Place and close to the lane heading down to Ryhope Beach

Sharon Henderson lays flowers at the place where her daughter was found dead

League One play-off semi-final first leg: Lincoln City v Sunderland - Watch Party

Jack Clarke and Matty Young transfer latest plus South Shields and Gateshead reaction

Trialist makes Règis Le Bris pre-season squad as Sunderland weigh up move for ex-Stoke City man

Sunderland head coach Régis Le Bris arrives ahead of his first match against South Shields

Why have Sunderland taken a goalkeeper on trial? Does pre-season matter? Your questions answered

Scene at Grangetown tanning shop

Inside Flower Cafe in Newcastle as it prepares to branch into Sunderland

'Our heritage must not be forgotten' - Watch as crowds brave the weather to flock to Durham for annual Miners' Gala

Durham Miners Gala - celebrating 153 years of outstanding history

Gateshead celebrate their FA Trophy Final win over Solihull Moors