Be part of the Big Xmas Question
We're trying to find out how we can afford Christmas as part of BBC Look North's Big Question.

The Guide: Things to do
Some ideas of things to do in Sunderland, Wearside and County Durham this December.

Alfie's day at Sunderland Museum
BBC Newcastle's Alfie Joey made his first visit to Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens and found a great deal to interest him, especially when it came to the humorous side of life.