Sunderland Bridge

... works can be conducted safely and efficiently, the bridge will be closed during this period in both directions with diversions signposted via A1018 North Bridge Street, A1290 Southwick Road, Kier Hardie Way, Queens Road, A1231 Queen Alexandra ...

“We assessed the information provided in the referral and determined the matter should be investigated locally by Northumbria Police.” Police were called to the bridge in Sunderland around 3.30pm on Tuesday after concern was raised for the man ...

It was sadly reported yesterday that a man lost his life after falling from Sunderland's Wearmouth Bridge. The story touched the hearts of hundreds of readers across Wearside, with many of you sharing kind words and thoughts with us on social media ...

Police were called to the bridge at around half 3 yesterday afternoon, and tried to talk the man down. Unfortunately, he was later pronounced dead ... Three men arrested in Sunderland after a cannabis farm was found. Local: The cannabis farm was found ...

The death of a man who fell from the Wearmouth Bridge yesterday has been referred to police watchdog the IPCC. A Northumbria Police spokeswoman confirmed that a report will be prepared for the coroner and the man's death has been referred to the IPCC ...

Following the man's death, Northumbria Police issued a statement that said: “Police were called at 3.30pm this afternoon after concern was raised for a man on Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland. “Officers attended and attempted to speak to the man. “The ...