Washington2 days agoPlans for new padel centre with seven courtsSunderland City Council receives an application to turn an industrial unit into a leisure hub.2 days ago3 days agoAppeal after man, 84, dies in car crashOfficers say the pensioner died at the scene and two people were taken to hospital.3 days ago3 Jan 2026Call for park fence and warden after trees snappedDozens of newly planted trees at Albany Park in Washington are snapped by vandals.3 Jan 202623 Dec 2025Man gave girl, 15, herpes after grooming for sexA court hears Adam Leddra manipulated a girl for his own sexual gratification.23 Dec 202522 Dec 2025Thief went on spree days after prison releaseLee Hetherington is jailed for 21 months for a crime spree over the summer.22 Dec 202521 Dec 2025Wearside and County Durham stories you might have missedA new train connection, car building and a felled Christmas tree make the headlines.21 Dec 202520 Dec 2025Warning after fake and dangerous toys seizedHundreds of fake Labubus and K-Pop Demon Hunter toys are taken off the shelves of Washington shops.20 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Ex-soldier denies targeting MP in office fireJoshua Oliver had been living rough near the Labour MP's office when he set fire to a bin store, a court hears.19 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Councillor hits out at police fire station planConservative councillor Antony Mullen says Washington deserves a "proper police presence". 18 Dec 2025...
