The Northern Spire Bridge has had its naming ceremony in Sunderland

The Northern Spire Bridge Credit: ITV

Sunderland now has a name for the city's bridge over the River Wear.

The Northern Spire had its official naming ceremony after 10,000 people voted.

There was a shortlist of three names - Lumen Point, The Prism and Northern Spire.

This is the first bridge to be built over the River Wear for more than 40 years. It's Phase 2 of the Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor, which will aim to improve links between the A19 and Sunderland city centre and the Port of Sunderland. It is on track to be open in the Spring of 2018.