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Woman killed herself after repeated rape by her father
A DAD is facing years behind bars for the repeated rape of his daughter who went on to kill herself.
LATEST NEWS: Children’s plea to help find missing dad
THE children of a missing man are pleading with their dad to come home.
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Cash bolsters plan for Hilton hotel on Joplings store site
AMBITIOUS plans to turn Sunderland’s disused Joplings store into a hotel could become a reality with the scheme in line to share a £25million business loan fund.
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Bobybuilder takes on teenage girl as apprentice
A BODYBUILDING dad from Sunderland hopes to outmuscle the competition nationally.
New jobs as cryogenics firm expands
THIRTY new jobs are to be created as a successful manufacturing firm expands its operations.
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Sport
Sunderland’s Gordon confirms search for new club + VIDEO video
CRAIG GORDON today confirmed he is on the lookout for new employers, with his Sunderland contract reaching an imminent conclusion.
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Borussia Dortmund ponder move for ex-Sunderland loanee Bendtner
BUNDESLIGA champions Borussia Dortmund are ready to resurrect their interest in Nicklas Bendtner, with Sunderland having no intention of signing their top scorer permanently.
4 commentsSunderland to face Whitby pre-season test
A SUNDERLAND XI will face non-league Whitby Town – managed by former Black Cat Darren Williams – in a pre-season friendly.
Transfer rumours: Man United, Man City, Arsenal, Juventus, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Fulham
MANCHESTER United are prepared to match Manchester City’s bid for Arsenal skipper Robin van Persie, who has just a year remaining on his Gunners contract – Daily Mirror
Newcastle United set for South Africa?
NEWCASTLE United are in talks over playing in a pre-season tournament in Johannesburg, according to reports in South Africa.
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Sunderland’s Gordon confirms search for new club + VIDEO video
CRAIG GORDON today confirmed he is on the lookout for new employers, with his Sunderland contract reaching an imminent conclusion.
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Lifestyle
Olympic gold medal cyclist fears Durham’s cobbled streets
AN OLYMPIC champion cyclist will take to the streets of Durham City today – but he won’t enjoy it.
Washington songwriter designs missing person music smartphone app
A WASHINGTON songwriter is continuing his quest to help families of missing children around the world.
Characters from past returning
A CAST of historic characters will be wandering around Palace Green in Durham City tomorrow telling stories of the past.
Music for all concert
WEARSIDERS will be treated to a musical feast with a concert by Sunderland Symphony Chorus.
Community
Mail bosses finally deliver postbox move
ROYAL Mail bosses have finally delivered on residents’ demands to move a postbox to outside a post office.
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Wearside Echoes: Your photos of bygone Sunderland
WEARSIDERS at work and play are the focus of today’s page.
Wearside Echoes: Singing the praises of old church
A NEW use for one of Sunderland’s oldest buildings could be on the cards.
Wearside Echoes: Model ship is creating Royal waves
A MODEL ship with Royal connections is to take centre stage in Wearside’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
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Thursday 17 May 2012
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