Sunderland Football Club have terminated the contract of Adam Johnson with ‘immediate effect’. The club released a short statement today, in which they have confirmed that the 28-year-old midfielder’s contract has been terminated. The winger, who played for the Black Cats since 2012, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual […]
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Adam Johnson trial: Police remind social media users not to identify sex offence victims
Durham Police are warning the public not to identify any victims of sexual offence, particularity, in relation to the trial of Adam Johnson. They are reminding members of the public that any person who is a victim of sexual assault has a legal right to lifetime anonymity. The force say […]
BREAKING: SAFC’s Adam Johnson pleads guilty to child sex charge
The Black Cats winger Adam Johnson has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child and one count of grooming. However, he continues to deny two charges of sexual activity with a girl aged under 16. The Wearside-born footballer arrived at Bradford Crown Court this morning with […]
Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson appears in Bradford court on child sex charges
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson will appear at Bradford Crown Court later today on child sex offences. The Wearside-born footballer denies grooming and sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. The 28-year-old England footballer was arrested in April last year after an investigation by Durham Police.
Man rescued from River Wear
A man has been rescued from the River Wear during the early hours of today. It is believed that about 12:30am and 1:00am a man had got into difficulty around the Wearmouth Bridge and Panns Bank area of the River. Fire, ambulance, police and costguards crews all attended the scene. […]
Body found in River Tyne in Jarrow
Police searching for missing Ponteland woman Sally Allan have found a woman’s body in the River Tyne. At 1:07pm yesterday (Wednesday, February 3), a body of a woman was found in water near the riverside in Jarrow. The body has been recovered from the water and enquiries are being […]
Multi-million pound plans for new hotel on Sunderland Joplings’ site
Plans have been submitted for a new multi-million pound hotel on the former Joplings site in Sunderland City Centre. The building, on John Street in Sunderland city centre, has stood empty since 2010 when the department store closed after entering administration. If planning permission is approved, the hotel would include […]
Ambulance and Fire Services join forces for new North East blue light trial
A new six-month trial scheme will see North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) and the four Fire and Rescue Services based in the North East work together to save more lives. The trail means that Emergency Medical Response Units, known as EMRs, will deliver emergency medical services. The service will be […]