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Echo man Ian dies aged 41 – leave your tributes
SUNDERLAND Echo digital editor and former football writer Ian Laws died suddenly last night. He was 41.
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Friendship Agreement renewed with Washington DC
SCHOOL children will help celebrate Sunderland’s like with Washington DC as the cities’ Friendship Agreement is renewed.
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New pier gates are a glimmering success
GLINTING in the winter sun, Roker Pier’s new gates have taken pride of place at Sunderland seafront.
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Tory councillor drives his mum crazy
COUNCILLOR Lee Martin has been driving his mum crazy after landing her with a parking ticket thanks to a new permit scheme he helped introduce.
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Nissan driving jobs boom
HUNDREDS of jobs are set to be created in Wearside’s car industry as companies cash in on a bumper year for Nissan.
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Martin O’Neill ponders late swoop for Hugo Almeida
SUNDERLAND are weighing up a bid for unsettled Besiktas targetman Hugo Almeida.
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Martin O’Neill: Cup’s still magic!
MARTIN O’NEILL is desperate to end his FA Cup curse by landing the one piece of silverware which has eluded him as a player and manager.
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Martin O’Neill will put out a strong Sunderland side
MARTIN O’Neill insists any changes to his starting line-up this weekend will not weaken Sunderland’s side.
11 commentsChris Young’s big-match verdict: Keen on a cup run? You bet!
ROY KEANE sets foot on Wearside this weekend for the first time since 2008’s winter of discontent.
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Sunderland’s John O’Shea: Back in my stride!
JOHN O’SHEA believes an injury-free run has contributed towards a return to the form which saw him make almost 400 appearances for Manchester United.
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VIDEO: Sunderland Minster’s vintage fair video
VISITORS to Sunderland Minster enjoyed a fine vintage.
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Durham clubbers win fight to keep Klute ‘dingy and cheesy’
CLUBBERS loved Klute when it had that “rundown” feel.
Disabled workers will be ‘on the scrap heap’
SCORES of disabled workers are set to end up “on the scrap heap” if proposals go ahead to shut down Remploy sites in Wearside, councillors heard.
Dancing DJs get into the rhythm
RADIO DJs are being put through their paces as they prepare to dance in front of thousands of people.
Working to end child exploitation
YOUNG people have been learning about the darker side of fashion as they tackled a project on child labour.
Kevin survives another week in bid to be ITV’s Biggest Loser
BATTLING Kevin McLernon has survived another week after millions of TV viewers tuned in to see his battle with the bulge.
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£900,000 lifeline for Wearside kids
HUNDREDS of children are set to benefit from a £890,000 cash injection to support vulnerable families.
Raise a dram to Robbie Burns
POETRY lovers on Wearside raised a “wee dram” of Irn Bru to the memory of Robert Burns.
Special toys to help little Nathan overcome mystery genetic disorder
LITTLE Nathan Jenkins is having a ball after being handed special sensory toys to help overcome his mystery genetic disorder.
Clean-up plea to park dog-walkers
THOUGHTLESS dog owners are being urged to make cleaning up after their pets a walk in the park.
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Baby boom for Wearside family as triplets meet their four brothers and sisters
FROM fighting for survival to three healthy bundles of joy – these triplets are finally enjoying family life.
