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Watch raider caught wearing Marigold gloves and holding torch in mouth video himself making 'citizen's arrest'

Crime

John Humble: Wearside Jack

Wearside Jack: Story of infamous Sunderland hoaxer John Humble to feature in new BBC documentary The Yorkshire Ripper Files

Crime

Will you be parking at The Bridges?

Sunderland at Wembley: How to get free parking if you're going to the Checkatrade Trophy Final

News

Sunderland road sign with incorrect destination distance on is removed

News

Clean it up: Echo poll reveals the tough action you want to see over dog fouling in Sunderland

Environment

Sunderland police chief warns nuisance riders he’s ‘happy to crush’ their bikes

Crime

£1.5million scheme to ensure Sunderland’s busy Durham Road A19 and A690 roundabout can cope with extra traffic from new housing

Transport

Misspelled graffiti was left on the gable end of a house in Derby Street, facing onto Ashwood Street, over the weekend.

Hunt for vandal as 'No Brexit? No Council Tax!' graffiti daubed on walls across Sunderland

Crime

Julie Heron (rear centre) Headteacher of Oxclose Community Nursery School with staff and pupils. Picture by FRANK REID

Nursery school hailed as ‘outstanding’ by education watchdog

Education

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Sunderland's Aiden McGeady has been nominated for the League One player of the year award.

Only ONE Sunderland star makes League One team of the season as Aiden McGeady is nominated for player of the year

Sunderland AFC

Portsmouth ace Ronan Curtis is hopeful of a Wembley date with Sunderland

Portsmouth ace Ronan Curtis provides big injury update ahead of Wembley clash with Sunderland

Sunderland AFC

Sunderland fans were situated in the West end of Wembley during their last visit in 2014.

Are Sunderland fans in the 'lucky end' at Wembley for the Checkatrade Trophy final?

Sunderland AFC

Ronan Curtis is facing a battle to make Wembley

Portsmouth winger Ronan Curtis faces crunch 24 hours in bid to make Wembley final after severed finger injury

Sunderland AFC

Ex-Sunderland boss Terry Butcher discusses a Newcastle United plot, hilarious team talks and THAT David Kelly tackle

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Sunderland could take advantage of Middlesbrough winger's bizarre contract situation

Sunderland AFC 1

Why Sunderland have a ‘huge advantage’ over Portsmouth at Wembley - according to a sports psychology expert

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Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: League One team of the season released, Rangers and Cats monitor Stewart Downing's situation plus Checkatrade Trophy build-up

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Sunderland co-owner Juan Sartori will be at Wembley on Sunday

Sunderland co-owner Juan Sartori set to postpone presidential campaigning to attend Wembley clash with Portsmouth

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Sunderland legend reveals the 'class act' who could prove the difference against Portsmouth at Wembley
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Rebecca Ball, Creative Director of Sunderland Culture and (R) Julie Elliott MP for Sunderland Central hold an enlarged print of the Leonardo Da Vinci postal stamp which is being exhibited at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

Royal Mail gives stamp of approval to Sunderland’s cultural renaissance

Arts

Alice and Thapelo from My Life Into The Sun

Sunderland production company highlights rare skin condition for CBBC documentary

News

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac performing at The Sage Gateshead. Pic: Mick Burgess.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac almost as good as the real thing

Music

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Volvos to spot drunk drivers with in-car cameras

Volvos to spot drunk drivers with in-car cameras

Car News

£10m of uninsured cars saved from the crusher in one month

£10m of uninsured cars saved from the crusher in one month

Car News

Councils make £100m a year from number-plate recognition cameras - here’s where you’re most likely to be fined

Councils make £100m a year from number-plate recognition cameras - here’s where you’re most likely to be fined

Car News

Lexus RC review - coupe lacks the cutting edge

Lexus RC review - coupe lacks the cutting edge

Car Reviews

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Members of THRIVE NE, winners of the 2018 Charity & Community Initiative Award, with Lui Asquith, winner of the Ally of the Year Award. L-R Michael Young, Drew Dalton, Lui Asquith and Stuart Mullen

Nominations open for Sunderland’s LGBTQ Awards

News

Are you or any of your friends featured in this week's Big Night Out gallery?

16 pictures from this week’s Big Night Out in Sunderland

Pubs and Clubs

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Sunderland at Wembley: When two newcomers shot this grainy but glorious footage of the victorious Black Cats returning home with the FA Cup in 1973

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