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Liz and Alan Hogan pictured near the remains of their fire-damaged home in Tuscan Road, Sunderland.

Echo readers show support for couple who lost everything in fire

Alexander Hindmarsh has been jailed after robbing a taxi driver and driving off in his cab.

'Nutter' taxi passenger robbed cabbie in knifepoint attack

Liebherr Sunderland.

Man dies after incident at manufacturing plant

Here are some of the services taking place to mark Remembrance Day this year.

Remembrance Day services taking place in 2026

John Lewis Christmas advert 2026 - ‘Gran Cave’.

'An incredible experience' - local brass band on new John Lewis ad

Peter Heron Residential Sales and Lettings, Sunderland

Sauna and fantastic gardens with 'deceptively spacious' home

Nurserytime, in Goschen Street, Sunderland, received a “strong standard” in its first Ofsted report.

Sunderland nursery praised in first Ofsted report

Members of the Rowena Thompson School of Dance took presents to the Fulwell Methodist Church hall for the Echo's appeal in 1999.
Here they are in their musical Nativity play that year.

A look back at your fantastic backing of the Toy Appeal over the years

An Academy 360 pupil with her MCR Pathways mentor Diane.

Children have a brighter future thanks to football kit project

Traffic and Travel

An HGV driver has been taken to hospital after a lorry overturned on the A1(M) near Durham

HGV driver taken to hospital after lorry overturns on A1M near Durham

Two people have been taken to hospital after a four vehicle collision on the A1M close to the Durham turn-off.

Two people taken to hospital following reported four vehicle collision

A CGI of what the completed Sheepfolds neighbourhood will look like.

Everything you need to know as roads and car parks to close next week

One of the new fleet of Metro trains.

Final new Metro train handed over to complete new £362m fleet

A person has been taken to hospital following a road traffic incident.

Person taken to hospital following road traffic incident

Stairs at University Metro station have been fenced off for well over a year.

Metro station repairs now won't be complete until 2027

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BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt

BBC presenter quits after 35 years for new career

Why can't we just agree on a direction for plugs to point in, and then stick to it?

The Gadget Agenda: Awkward plugs are driving me up the wall Gareth Butterfield

Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

Crime

Bradley Lowery was a regular mascot at Sunderland AFC games.

Arrest made after alleged incident involving photo of Bradley Lowery

The incident took place on Mill Terrace in Shiney Row

Suspected firearm wrestled from reported armed robber in Shiney Row

Arsonist Liam Barry has avoided an immediate jail term.

'Monster' who committed arson outside his ex-partner's home avoids jail

A woman who stole from Greggs stores has been remanded in custody after her latest theft.

Serial Greggs thief behind bars after flouting store ban

George Farrell has been jailed for harassing his former partner after he was released from jail.

Wannabe cannibal harassed ex-partner after his release from jail

Borough Road, in Sunderland, where police were called to a disturbance.

Man fined after 2am city centre disturbance

Weather

There is plenty of sunshine in the forecast for the October half-term

Your full Met Office Sunderland forecast for the October half-term

Storm Boelo in Sunderland

6 windswept pictures from Wearside as Storm Boelo continues

Business

The KFC drive-thru restaurant at Pennywell Industrial Estate. Picture by LDRS.

Anger over KFC branch's bid to remain open until 5am

Founders of the new networking group: Hannah Cullen, Laura Kerry, Thomas Halse and Erin Winshop

New networking group launched for young professionals in Sunderland

Baler has opened in Fawcett Street

'We've been welcomed with open arms' - siblings on new city restaurant

Politics

Liberal Democrat city councillor for Grindon and Thorney Close, Stephen O’Brien.

Lib Dems slam £7.5k taxpayer-funded spending

Cotswold Lane, in Boldon Colliery.

Plans for a home in a Boldon garden are rejected for the second time

The former dog kennel site sits just off Bridle Path, in East Boldon.

Former East Boldon dog kennels could make way for new homes

Former Marks & Spencer building on Sunderland’s High Street West.

No date yet set for demolition of Sunderland's former M&S store

UK Trending

Miniature billboards, shop signs and railway adverts were installed throughout Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Bekonscot Model Village goes big on itsu Jumbo Spring Rolls

It's estimated shoppers will splash out £170 more than they did last year

Consumers will spend an average of £304 this Black Friday

Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for them

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Environment

Electrify Britain's Ben Halfpenny and Martha Lawrence meet Redhills chief executive Andrew McIntryre.

Region hailed for ‘electrification success stories’

Simpa Carter, executive director of HGCA, at Elvet Green.

Concerns grow over potential disruption to green space

People

Stagecoach North East Managing Director Steve Walker.

Stagecoach offers free travel to veterans to attend Remembrance events
“Remembrance is a time for us all to pause, reflect and recognise the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces, past and present”
Neil Fatkin

The duo performed at a number of venues while in America

From Sunderland to Vegas - duo hit jackpot with entertainment award

The Stadium of Light Metro station.

Metro disruption ahead of Remembrance Sunday and SAFC against Chelsea

The PM said he was proud to support this year's Journalism Matters campaign.

Andy Burnham hails vital role of local journalism in democracy

Dave is constantly creating

Proud Mackem Dave Stewart releases most 'intimate' album to date

Education

Mayor Kim McGuinness

Mayor teams up with council on entrepreneurship pilot for school children

The Department for Education has published its average attainment 8 scores for all the city's secondary schools.

The highest and lowest attaining schools based on new GCSE results

Southmoor Academy

Innovative writing project improves literacy of disadvantaged children

Some of the children appearing in the schools Nativity play in December 1974. Maybe you are among them.

Super St Leonard's in a series of fantastically retro photos

Children and families at Nurserytime, in Southwick, generously donated items to Sunderland Foodbank.

Sunderland nursery children support local community

Ad Feature Making her mark: Lucy’s Durham School scholarship story

Health

Pictured from left is Tony Attrill, of Gym 55, Dawn Attrill, of Gym 55, Andrea Dixon, of ATD Fitness, and Maisie Swainston, of ATD Fitness.

Gym announces major new partnership

Pharmacist Donna Roberts returns to the University of Sunderland to vaccinate students against meningitis

Pharmacist returns to university to vaccinate students and help health

What is Nurosym? The wellness device featured in Netflix’s Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever

What is Nurosym and how does the wearable wellness device work?

Ivanna Potts will be turning on the fireworks again this year

Heart patient Ivanna, 5, thriving after life-saving surgery

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The Cricut crafting machine that could turn a hobby into a business and it does more than just stickers

The Cricut is topping Christmas wish lists, and it's easy to see why

Forget tablets and toys, Yoto is the Christmas present children can enjoy all year round

Yoto is the screen-free Christmas gift children can use every day

OPI shoppers can spin an online reward wheel to win extra discounts, free nail polish, vouchers and more in its early Black Friday promotion.

Beauty fans can win freebies in early Black Friday deal

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The launch enables businesses to manage incoming payments, outgoing payments and savings through a single platform

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