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Revealed: The eye-catching plans for a 'game changing' new-look Sunderland city centre as leaders look to attract £500million investment by 2030

Business

The body was pulled from the River Wear near Witton-le-Wear. Picture by Google

Man's body pulled from River Wear: police investigate 'unexplained' death

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Claire Challoner spoke of her experience of care at Sunderland Royal Hospital following a stroke.

‘They were all absolutely amazing’ - patient hails hospital staff as stroke service saves her life

Health

Connor Brown probe: Inquest due to be held into 18-year-old Sunderland man’s death

Crime

Emergency services line banks of River Wear after upturned kayak spotted

News

£60,000 improvements for Doxford Park in Sunderland win support from national fund

Environment

Here's what's in Labour's manifesto for Sunderland that party say leaves no one behind

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A bungling Sunderland burglar left trail of blood for police to follow

Crime

Improvement project plans for Seaburn could see the shelter redeveloped as a new space for a business.

Sunderland seafront funding boost: Plans for beach hut village and turning under-used buildings into cafes and restaurants take leap forward after £800,000 grant success

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Sunderland manager Jack Ross.

Sunderland AFC transfer news LIVE: Wembley build-up plus injury latest as Portsmouth sweat on key man

Sunderland AFC

Duncan Watmore was wiped out by a bad challenge from Wycombe midfielder Marcus Bean.

Duncan Watmore could still play at Wembley after comeback challenge from Jack Ross

Sunderland AFC

Jack Baldwin in action for Sunderland against Barnsley.

Jack Baldwin confident he’s done enough to be in Sunderland’s Wembley starting XI for biggest game of his career

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Ian Watmore used to be chief executive of the Football Association.

‘He’s just incredible’. Ian Watmore’s emotional tribute to son Duncan after hellish setbacks from Manchester United blow to injury nightmares

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Stewart Donald hails Sunderland fans, Portsmouth masterstroke plus surprising Barnsley admission: League One's winners and losers

Sunderland AFC

'He can take on players for fun': Sunderland loanee earns plaudits after stunning debut display

Sunderland AFC

How Sunderland's stars have performed on previous Wembley visits ahead of Checkatrade Trophy final with Portsmouth

Sunderland AFC

The issue with Bryan Oviedo, Lynden Gooch’s dip in form and a huge injury blow: Sunderland AFC issues explained

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Sunderland youngster Jack Diamond has teamed-up with Spennymoor Town

Highly-rated Sunderland youngster joins National League North side on loan

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Sunderland still not impressing but pressure is on Luton and Barnsley after another dramatic weekend
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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac performing at The Sage Gateshead. Pic: Mick Burgess.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac almost as good as the real thing

Music

The Pineapple Thief performing at the O2 Academy in Newcastle. Pic: Mick Burgess.

The Pineapple Thief deliver a prog rock masterclass, with help from Ork

Music

The Swiss Air Force PC-7 team is one of the flying displays already confirmed for this year's Sunderland Airshow.

Tickets start to take off for Sunderland International Airshow's entertainment park

Arts

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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

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Lexus RC review - coupe lacks the cutting edge

Lexus RC review - coupe lacks the cutting edge

Car Reviews

Ford Ka+ Active review - more for your money

Ford Ka+ Active review - more for your money

Car Reviews

Peugeot 5008 long-term test month 2

Peugeot 5008 long-term test month 2

Car Reviews

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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

Picture courtesy of the North East Film Archive

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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Illuminated Apollo Pavilion in Peterlee tonight.

Bright lights shine to mark town Apollo’s 50th anniversary

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