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Poundland store

City Poundlands remain open as retailer secures extended deadline

Veronica Graham British Esports Partnership Development Manager, Councillor Chris Eynon, Leader of Sunderland City Council, Fiona Lynn, headteacher at Ryhope Junior School, and Kimberley Richardson, Director of Children's Services at Together for Children, with pupils in the new esports suite at Ryhope Junior School

City launches £1m Esports schools gaming hub to improve attendance

A man has been arrested following a reported collision in which three pedestrians were injured.

3 injured and driver arrested after reportedly reversing into people

The Whitburn Village Cafe is getting ready to open

‘Everyone’s really excited’ - Whitburn Village Cafe gets ready to open

Blacks Corner co-owner Jonny Dryden, left, with Blacks Corner team members Lauren Gracie, Brooke Swinney, Joseph Smith, General Manager Thomas West, and Joe Miller.

New restaurant with a unique twist in line for major design award

Bob Heron's recollections of picketing during the 1984/1985 Miners Strike.

‘Blood was pouring from my leg’: Ex-Wearside miner’s Orgreave memory

Ofsted praises Sunderland primary school where pupils ‘thrive’

Cutting the ribbon on the new community mural

Celebrating the people and stories of Sunderland with new mural

An American firm wants to build a data centre in east Durham, but prospective neighbours fear they are being 'led down the garden path' over the plans.

Residents reveal fears over data centre plans

The Marina View Guest House, in Featherstrone Street, Sunderland.

Landlady who kept guest house open despite fire safety warnings avoids jail

Business partners Nathan Outhwaite and Carley Wood wil relocate Spent Grain from John Street to High Street West in early 2027

One of city's top-rated restaurants relocating to well-known site

The Department for Education has published data for the average percentage of pupils achieving a grade 5 and above in English and maths in Sunderland schools.

Sunderland schools with highest & lowest GCSE English & maths grades

The scene of the incident where Daniel Ambler sadly died. Inset, Daniel Ambler.

Defendant admits hitting victim with hammer but claims self-defence

Sunderland AFC

Former Sunderland star Aiden McGeady.

Exclusive McGeady claims SAFC contract update could one day earn club '£70m'
Brian Brobbey recently signed a new contract with Sunderland.
Jason Jones

Sunderland midfielder Jules Ahoka.

Exclusive Kevin Phillips hails emergence of 'outstanding' Sunderland talent

Why Sunderland held their nerve on Régis Le Bris

Matt Craddock.

‘Calmness’ - Sunderland U21 boss reacts to 4-2 win over PSG

Jack Whittaker.

Jack Whittaker the hero as Under-21s beat PSG 4-2 at Stadium of Light

Tom Proctor

Tom Proctor on ‘dream come true’ and being coached by his dad

Sunderland midfielder Jules Ahoka

RLB makes 'absolutely' Ahoka admission after impressive performance

Sunderland fans in action during the win against Chelsea at the Stadium of Light. Photo by Chris Fryatt.

Sunderland's SoL switch you might have missed ahead of Chelsea win

Premier League-linked Dion Beljo scored for Dinamo Zagreb against Sunderland in the Europa League.

SAFC linked with 19-goal Newcastle United and Man Utd transfer target

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Brian Brobbey

Sunderland injury concerns highlight under-the-radar factor in start

Action from Jagiellonia Białystok's meeting with Rangers.

SAFC v Jagiellonia kick-off time, TV info & Europa League prize money

Brian Brobbey is a key figure in Sunderland's attack.

Sunderland can be 'a match for anyone' - on one condition

Europa League

Members of the Black Cats of Italy including Gianmarco Fermi, left.

Black Cats of Italy get ready for a Mackem invasion

Brian Brobbey of Sunderland and Chelsea's Levi Colwill of Chelsea battle for possession.

SAFC's 'bully' can help kickstart an improvement - Steven Gerrard

Sunderland celebrate their goal.

Sunderland's strongest starting XI according to the stats experts

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

RLB on his conversation with KLD ahead of Chelsea clash

Crime

Strangler Byron Anderson has avoided an immediate jail sentence.

'Evil crackhead' strangled partner until she passed out

Glenn Gibbins outside South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Reform boot Glenn Gibbins out after grossly offensive comment

Sooroosh Baghcheband said he is "devastated" for his parents.

Shocked couple 'terrified' to reopen shop after alleged knife attack

Ben Chapman, 27, of Bradman Street, Sunderland, was spared prison after admitting criminal damage and intentional strangulation of his ex-girlfriend.

Brute spared prison over attack on ex-girlfriend

Alan Morton (inset) has set up a GoFundMe appeal for the owners of Pizza Castle

Fundraiser after alleged knife attack at pizza shop

The Durham Miners’ Hall, also known as Redhills, the home of the Durham Miners Association, will host a listening event to hear experiences of the Battle of Orgreave. The confrontation between police and miners in 1984 was a major event during the miners' strike which started that year.

Miners urged to join Orgreave inquiry event at Redhills

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The Jam tribute band The Sham are heading north.

Top UK tribute band to The Jam heads to Durham

Mrs Hinch has shared the L'Oréal Paris make-up products she loves, including some old favourites and new discoveries.

Mrs Hinch shares favourite L'Oréal Paris make-up and they're on sale

Sentier's luxury fragrance advent calendar is now £109 in sale, saving shoppers a huge £420

Sentier fragrance advent calendar slashed by £420 in Christmas sale

Stacey Solomon has posted on her Instagram Stories about a Primark outfit she wore on BBC's The One Show.

Stacey Solomon reveals where she got co-ord she wore on The One Show

Retro

Teacher Eileen Watson with some of the 400 children who took part in two "recorder days" at Plains Farm Primary School in 1990. Schools involved were from East Herrington, Washington, Shiney Row and Rickleton.

Shining a light on Shiney Row Primary’s past
Fencing, learning and dressing up as trees
Chris Cordner

The Upper Deck, on Walworth Way, pictured in 1969.

The Upper Deck and what happened to the famous Sunderland pub

Sunderland Antiquarian Society, based in Douro Terrace, holds its Christmas fair on November 14.

Countdown is on to a Sunderland fair with unique Christmas gifts

We're loving the memories from Gatsby in 2013 and we would love your recollections of these scenes.

A gallery of sparkling memories from a 2013 night out at Gatsby

These students looked so stylish for their prom in 2014. It was held at the Radisson Hotel in Durham.

11 cracking memories from Houghton Kepier School - 2003 to 2014

Homes & Gardens

Purplebricks

4-bedroom house is a spacious home in Town End Farm, Sunderland
‘A great opportunity to find a larger property in the popular Town End Farm area of Sunderland’
Chris Cordner

Plans have been approved for four-bedroom home on land near Boundary Cottages, in Shiney Row area. Picture by Google Maps.

New home approved despite fears it will 'block out sun'

Leary and Holmes, East Boldon

Cleadon house with 4 bedrooms, a conservatory and lots of garden space

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Andrew Craig, Boldon

Fantastic East Boldon home comes with a kitchen which is unused

Food & Drink

Haier's dishwasher range is renowned for being smart and incredibly capable - so we put that to the test

Haier I-Pro Shine Series 6: Living with a seriously clever dishwasher
From a countdown projected on the floor to AI-powered washing programmes, Haier’s smart dishwasher promises plenty. After several weeks and a house party’s worth of washing up, I’m thoroughly won over
Gareth Butterfield

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Sunderland International Airshow could return to Wearside for the first time since 2019. City councillor Ciera Hudspith has said the local authority is "exploring every possible avenue" to see it restarted.

City bosses tease Airshow return

Sunderland Household Waste and Recycling Centre.

Suspect faces crown court over firearms and explosives charges

Owner Wendy Bute has received a suspended jail term after breaching fire safety regulations at Marina View, in Roker, Sunderland.

Fire chiefs 'will not hesitate' to take action after landlady prosecution

Care provider wins armed forces award

What's On

Royal Northern Sinfonia have a run of Sunderland shows

World class music on Wearside as run of Sunderland shows announced

Frankie & the Heartstrings are back!

We want to make great music again - Frankie & the Heartstrings return

BILLY ELLIOT The Musical. Annette McLaughlin (Mrs Wilkinson), William Gurney (Billy)

Review: Billy Elliot soars on Sunderland Empire stage

The film's star Steven George France with Wayne Rooney at the awards

Film about city's MMA community wins major sports broadcasting award

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

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People

Durham City's Best Christmas Business Frontage Competition is back for 2026.

Search begins for Durham’s best Christmas business frontage
Durham’s Best Christmas Business Frontage Competition is returning for 2026.
Madeleine Raine

Bomb squad officers were called to Sunderland's Household Waste and Recycling Centre, in European Way, in November 2025.

Suspect charged with alleged firearms and explosives offences

Foundation of Light chief operating officer, Jamie Wright, will be spending a night under the stars at the Stadium of Light as part of the CEO Sleepout fundraising event

Foundation of Light links with homelessness charity for CEO Sleepout

Sunderland AFC fans at the Stadium of Light

Sunderland ranked second for 'football mad' towns and cities

Players enjoying a game of padel at the Beacon of Light

New app makes padel at the Beacon of Light even easier

Best In Sunderland

Spanish-themed pop up night at Carmichael's

City deli that's taking people's tastebuds on a trot around the globe

Enjoying the great outdoors is not just about the fabrics that we wear

Eco-Friendly Autumn Gear: 4 Top Brands Tested

Closest places to eat ahead of a visit to Sunderland Empire

12 ideal places for pre-theatre dining around Sunderland Empire

Mumbai Silk has been named best in the North East

Sunderland restaurant named best in the North East

Business

Under the proposed plan, the new Post Office would be relocated to a new unit inside the Galleries

Proposed move for Washington Post Office including new self service facilities

The Sunderland Software Centre is one of three business hubs being targeted.

Partnership looks to attract new businesses and create jobs in city

Does your broadband contract come with a hidden catch?

Explainer Why broadband bills can rise even when you’re in contract

Check out these businesses for sale in Sunderland

12 businesses up for sale including iconic night venue and restaurants

Business boss Tara Mackings who wants real change to recognise the contributions made by disabled people.

Business boss with disability has called for meeting with Andy Burnham

North had made it into The Good Food Guide

Sunderland restaurant which gained national recognition to close

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Ancient clay figurines dating back up to 15,000 years have revealed new clues about the beginnings of artistic expression.

Prehistoric children helped create 15,000-year-old art

David Walliams books still available for loan at the Central Library Edinburgh.

David Walliams’ old school considers removing his books

The four-bed property in Paignton, Devon, which overlooks the mammals' enclosure at Paignton Zoo.

£595k home comes with views of GIRAFFES

There are delays of almost 90 minutes on the A720 City Bypass and knock-on delays on the M8 following a crash near Clovenstone.

‘Worst delays ever seen’ as Edinburgh bypass shut after crash

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Budding homebuyers hold fire as four in 10 wait for prices to drop

The Strictly judge made a surprise appearance to kick-start festivities in Manchester

Craig Revel Horwood reveals the exact moment Christmas begins

The study was commissioned by Plusnet to celebrate the arrival of its own new mascot

Kevin the Carrot in top 20 mascots

Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

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