Simon and Tanya Brown have been supporting the project at Sunderland College

New technology uses Connor Brown murder to teach horror of knife crime

Supporters of the Fans Museum charity bike ride were out in force.

Sunderland legends join in Fans Museum bike challenge

The machine in Vane Tempest Car Park was knocked to the ground.

Parking machine toppled in vandalism attacks after charges begin

Inside Sunderland's new Cafe Floriana

Work is under way on the firm's second plant

Plans submitted for third Sunderland electric vehicle gigafactory

Children at North View Academy give a thumbs up to their new forest school and garden.

Children thrilled after forest school and garden brought back to life

Mathew Smith.

'Chilling' stalker fitted tracker to woman's car

Things to do

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Inside the new Yard Nine coffee shop

The body of Kieran Williams, 18, was found on a disused industrial estate between the Northern Spire Bridge and Claxheugh Rocks, on May 31, 2022

£20,000 reward in search for killers as mother issues heartfelt plea

Gemma West.

Woman 'gutted' after footage revealed best friend was behind burglary

Sunderland AFC

Tony Mowbray at Millwall earlier this season

Millwall reunion an uncomfortable reminder of campaign's turning point
Phil Smith reflects on Sunderland’s visit to Millwall earlier this season, an afternoon that would have significant ramifications

Corry Evans playing for Sunderland. Picture by FRANK REID

SAFC and Millwall team news - seven ruled out and four doubts

Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson

Celtic, Arsenal and Liverpool's interest in SAFC man is 'genuine'

Fabio Borini celebrates after scoring for Sunderland afainst Chelsea. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Where are they now? The SAFC team which stunned Mourinho’s Chelsea in 2014

Sunderland defender Trai Hume

Sunderland boss makes Premier League prediction for international pair

Reported SAFC transfer target wanted by Championship rivals

Watmore call plus Honeyman concern ahead of SAFC return with Millwall

Interim Sunderland head coach Mike Dodds

Dodds outlines change in selection stance ahead of final three games

'Frustrating': EFL issue strong statement after FA Cup announcement

More Sunderland AFC

Interim Sunderland head coach Mike Dodds

Dodds names the player close to comeback in full team news update

RECAP: Dodds on team news, Millwall and selection approach

The FA Cup

EFL vice-chairman calls for 'protest' after FA Cup changes

Sunderland interim head coach Mike Dodds. Picture by FRANK REID

The Championship table since SAFC named Mike Dodds interim boss

Crime

Some of the bikes seized as part of Operation Capio.

Two arrests and ten bikes seized in crackdown on motorcycle crime

STACK's existing shipping container complex in Seaburn, Sunderland. It is planning a new venue on Arundel Gate in Sheffield city centre, with food, drinks and live entertainment

Man advised to see doctor after Valentine's Day incident at Stack

Arrested, charged and jailed within 48 hours of stealing from city bar

Appeal after warehouse in line for transformation is hit by thieves

Melissa Eastick, 36, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Man denies murder of Melissa Eastick - trial date set for October

Lee John Sewell.

Man jailed after April Fools' Day burglary and Farm Foods sock raid

What's On

The police officers at the centre of BBC drama Blue Lights. From left, Stevie Neil (Martin McCann), Grace Ellis (Sian Brooke), Annie Conlon (Katherine Devlin), and Tommy Foster (Nathan Braniff) (Picture: Two Cities Television/Todd Antony/BBC)

Blue Lights review: An explosive return for this terrific police drama

14 big festivals and outdoor events heading to Sunderland in 2024

The Sunniside market is bacon 0on Saturday, April 27

Sunniside market serves up a treat for Sunderland foodies

Sunderland DJ Nath Brown signs to major dance label

Retro

David Warden, 83, recounts his time visiting Washington DC.

From Blue Peter to The White House - how Washington was put on the map
Appearances on Blue Peter, riding into town on horseback dressed in medieval attire and delivering a birthday card to the White House - just some of the past promotional campaigns to put Washington New Town on the map.

Photos spanning from 1990 to 2015 but we want to know if you recognise the people in them.

Seven great pictures of Ladbrokes staff in Sunderland over the years

On camera at the Co-op in Ryhope in 1977.

When Ryhope got a massive new superstore

Putting you back in the picture with these 9 great reminders from 20 years ago.

Nine happy pictures from Diva in 2004

Going downstream for 1957 memories from Wearside.

Amazing footage shows bustling Sunderland seafront in 1957

Homes & Gardens

Consider solar panels – many people believe it takes a while to get the value that solar panels provide, but many households earn extra cash by selling spare energy back to the national grid.

Go Green: Demand for eco home jobs surges ahead of Earth Day
Demand for ‘green jobs’ has increased by 14% over the past six months according to leading tradesperson platform Checkatrade.

How some of the homes in Seaham Garden Village will look

Dalton Park bargains on offer as Seaham Garden Village showhome opens

Planter Folding Table & Bistro.

Morrisons unveils Spring Furniture collection, with prices from £15

Slow Cooker 6.5L.

Some beautiful kitchen essentials and gadgets from VQ featuring Laura Ashley

New subscription free Ring video doorbell alternative from Imou.

New subscription free Ring video doorbell alternative from Imou

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

WordwheelPit yourself against the clock with our simple anagram game

Lifestyle

Colin Burgin-Plews who is tackling the Sunderland 10k run one day and having an operation on a cancerous mass the next day.

Charity hero to run Sunderland 10k - hours before a cancer operation

Submitted picture as Greggs prepares to open at Dalton Park.

New Greggs cafe to open in Dalton Park

Will Carver

Booky Pod: Meet crime writer Will Carver

The original Caesar Dressing, Cardini’s turns 100!

The original Caesar Dressing, Cardini’s turns 100!

People

Tudor Tamas will be completing the route of the Tour de France.

Amateur cyclist takes on Tour de France challenge for cancer charity
Tudor is part of a team looking to raise over £1m to support people living with cancer.

A jobs fair is taking place at the City Hall in Sunderland.

Recruitment fair to get the job you want and training you need

Shoppers in Washington have been reacting to MPs voting in favour of new legislation on smoking.

Shoppers react to phased ban on buying cigarettes in the UK

Freda and Eddie Oyston, where they loved to be.

Tributes to SAFC disabled champion Freda Oyston, who has died aged 84

Danny Dyer and Dr Rebecca Owens at the University of Sunderland.

Danny Dyer heads to city to explore changing masculinity for Channel 4

Best In Sunderland

Scouting for Girls, Chesney Hawkes and more on the bill at SoL

Inside Newlands Lodges, where off-grid peace meets luxe living

Inside new coffee hotspot Fern as it transforms village garden

Dalton Park offering bumper discounts this weekend to mark 21 years

Business

Staff in the press section get their look at the new Qashqai

Nissan workers get first sight of new-look Qashqai

Tesco Extra in Roker.

Sunderland supermarket's food allergy fundraiser

Highfield Hotel Bar And Restaurant director Charlee Limratana

Hotel boss calls for action after 300% rise in energy bills

So many Sunderland faces. Read their stories in our retro gallery from 2004.

Nine pictures showing life in Sunderland in 2004

Opening of Dicksons Hedworth, Fellgate Avenue, Jarrow - Mike Dickson and Cllr Geraldine Kilgour. Submitted picture.

Dicksons opens new store and hints and two more branches

David Cook of Northern Spire, the company organising the free event.

City Hall event for Sunderland's business owners

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Country, classical and 'The Smiths' all heading to The Fire Station

Catch up with all these TV character tributes from Sunderland's past.

Nine top times you dressed as children's TV show characters

11 shows you might remember from the Empire Theatre's memorable past.

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CCTV capturing the masked gang inside the The Pirelli Stadium, home to Burton Albion Football Club, April 14, 2024.

Watch as brazen crooks sign players' shirts during football club raid

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued a new “do not travel” warning for parts of a tourist destination due to “criminal activity”. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Kelvin Ward, 50, being attacked where he was stabbed to death.

Watch: Dad 'hacked to death' by thugs in machete knife attack horror

Bereaved mother back move to ban new drivers from carrying passengers

Watch: My child died in crash... the driver had just passed their test

Mexican food - delicious taco shells with ground beef and home made salsa. Image: Grinchh/stock.adobe

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