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Two people have been taken to hospital following a collision of the A1M near Washington.

Two people taken to hospital after A1M closure near Washington

George Clarke with head teacher Amanda Parkes, Laidlaw Schools Trust CEO Sally Newton, and pupils Ava Bell, Sofia Lazazera, Lola Campbell, and Kaydee Okon.

Alumni George Clarke returns to celebrate school's 50th anniversary

Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki celebrates his winning goal

Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings v Torreense

From left, Adriatik Cela, 49, and Elton Rustemi, 40, have been jailed after a raid on a cannabis farm in Easington Lane, in July.

Pair face deportation after police raid cannabis farm

TCL Christmas Shop opens at Thoburn's in Hendon

Sneak peek at Sunderland's huge new Christmas shop

Staff have formally declared they are in dispute with the University of Sunderland. (Inset) UCU general secretary Jo Grady.

University staff declare formal dispute over job fears and budget cuts

Highfield Academy parents group and pupils unveiled the poppy display at the school back in 2018.

Highfield Academy in a gallery of retro photos from 2011 to 2018

Good Life Homes Sales and Lettings, Sunderland

Stunner Sunderland apartment has been renovated with style

Sunderland AFC fans head to Portugal for the club's second Europa League game of the season against SCU Torreense.

In pictures: SAFC fans enjoy Portugal ahead of Euro game

The Jaymac Solutions team at a celebration event at the Barn, at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa.

Packaging company secures £2.2m investment

The scene at the Stadium of Light ahead of Sunderland's Europa League tie with AZ Alkmaar (Photo Getty Images)

'UEFA blown away' - SAFC chief on Europe and being more marketable

Chair of Sunderland City of Sanctuary, Reverend Chris Howson.

City of sanctuary chair labels Reform as divisive after open letter

A dive team has raised an ancient cauldron from the river Wear.

Incredible discovery for Sunderland- ancient cauldron raised from Wear

Sunderland AFC

Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki celebrates his winning goal

Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings v Torreense
Sunderland were back in Europa League action in Portugal on Thursday evening
Phil Smith

Jules Ahoka celebrates his goal

What I made of Sunderland's performance in dramatic win

Sunderland Echo matchday live blog. Pic by James Copley

Live Team news and live score updates as Sunderland face Torreense

Sunderland supporters cheer during the Europa League round 1 day 2 football match between SCU Torreense and Sunderland AFC at the Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa Stadium in Leiria.

11 fan and action pictures as SAFC take on Torreense in Europa League

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

Seven changes: Team news explained as youngster makes full debut

Sunderland fans in Europa League.

Sunderland fan takeover! Gallery of fans in Portugal before Torreense

Sunderland fans in action at the Stadium of Light against Brighton.

Sunderland ready to embark upon an adventure of a lifetime

Chris Rigg

Régis Le Bris's Sunderland XI and bench to face Torreense predicted

Thomas Meunier. Photo by Chris Fryatt.

The confirmed Sunderland team news for Europa League clash

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Sunderland fans in action at the Stadium of Light against AZ Alkmaar.

Exclusive Bardsley hails 'electric' atmosphere the Sunderland fans create

Sunderland defender Luke O’Nien

Luke O'Nien reflects on remarkable Sunderland journey

From cup glory to Sunderland heartbreak and living with George Best – Micky Horswill’s remarkable story.

From 1973 cup glory to Sunderland heartbreak and life with George Best

Europa League

Sunderland head coach Régis Le Bris

Régis Le Bris delivers honest verdict on Sunderland's comeback win

Sunderland will face Portuguese Cup winners Torreense in the Europa League on Thursday evening.

Sunderland's Europa League tie with Torreense is a 'landmark moment'

Former Sunderland forward Aiden McGeady.

Exclusive McGeady: Why SAFC should brace themselves for interest in Le Bris

Sunderland AFC players.

Torreense v SAFC: Kick-off details, live TV info, team news and form

Crime

The A19 near Hutton Henry, close to where David Dove, 43, was pulled over.

Drug driver gives positive cocaine swipe on way to help friend's dog

Pub burglar Anthony Coyles has been jailed.

Pub burglar jailed after disturbing landlady during overnight raid

Sunderland drug driver banned from roads and given warning by judge

Crooked accountant Kenneth Scott.

Crooked accountant pocketed more than £3m

£1 million worth of suspected illegally imported cigarettes have been seized.

Police raid uncovers suspected £1m stash of illegal cigarettes

Bryan Coombs has escaped an immediate jail term.

Drunken attacker avoids jail after fracturing soldier's skull

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12 questions from pub's 125th anniversary quiz night

The three-night breaks combine accommodation with live entertainment, tribute acts and a packed programme of activities.

Parkdean Resorts Celebrity Weekender serves up 90s nostalgia

The legendary de Havilland Mosquito, nicknamed the 'Wooden Wonder', is the subject of a £229.99 limited-edition Corgi model supporting a project to return a British-built example to the skies.

Corgi unveils £230 limited-edition WWII Mosquito model

SumUp's Tap to Pay feature allows small businesses and side hustlers to accept contactless card payments directly on a compatible smartphone, without needing a separate card reader.

How to turn your smartphone into a card reader

Retro

Roker Park from the air.

When Sunderland geared up to host a third European Cup Winners Cup tie
‘Sunderland was one of the few English grounds that fitted the criteria’
Chris Cordner

This view of the NCB Lambton coal staithes was taken in August 1966. Tell us if it brings back memories for you.

Countdown to a new season of fantastic talks on Sunderland's history

The 78 members of the new Sunderland Metropolitan District Council were to be provided with free telephones in their homes to make them more accessible to electors. 27 councillors did not have a phone at home.
(Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

11 memories from Sunderland in 1973

Bob Stokoe pictured at Roker Park.

The night when Sunderland had to train in the dark in 1973

Colin Lynch in the dugout after winning a competition to become a 'Sunderland player'.

Sunderland fan chosen from 10,000 to become an SAFC player

Homes & Gardens

29 Cleveland Road, in Sunderland, could be converted into a HMO.

Decision day on plans for new HMO
Controversial plans for a six-bedroom HMO in Sunderland will be decided by councillors next week.
Chris Binding

The extended semi-detached house sits at the head of a quiet cul-de-sac and benefits from a driveway and garage

Extended Sunderland home for £135,000

The Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser makes filling your home with beautiful fragrance effortless, with no water, mess or fuss.

Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser review: No water, no wires, no faff

Andrew Craig, Boldon

Cleadon house with art deco influences could be your forever home

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Food & Drink

The Babaji team being presented with the award at this year's ARTAs

Sunderland restaurant wins big at 'Oscars of the curry world'
The Sunderland favourite has brought home another top award.
Katy Wheeler

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The A1M northbound has been closed close to the Washington turn-off.

A1M northbound closed near Washington due to overturned vehicle

Sycamore Care Centre, in Boldon Colliery, is seeking permission to create 15 new bedrooms as part of major expansion plans.

Care home plans to create 15 new bedrooms as part of a major expansion

Berlin is one of the most popular routes from Newcastle

Popular European route returns to Newcastle Airport

Be afraid

10 scarily good things to do in Sunderland for Halloween 2026

What's On

The play is coming to Arts Centre Washington.

Adult-themed play on stage soon

Houghton Feast 2026. Photo credit North News.

Date announced for Houghton Feast 2027

The new British Arena in Stadium Way

New British Arena opening its doors for first big football event

The city's new padel courts

A look at the city's newest padel courts with a Sunderland theme

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People

Oliver Robertson, aged six, was diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma in September 2025.

Company holds fundraiser for Sunderland boy
A Chester-le-Street company is holding a charity car wash later this month to raise money for a Sunderland boy with neuroblastoma.
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Durham University is celebrating after one of its courses ranked first in the UK and second globally.

Durham University course ranks second in the world

East Durham College Peterlee campus.

College secures key role in North East skills programme

Councillor Chris Eynon, the leader of Sunderland City Council.

Council leader demands end to city being 'dumping ground' for asylum

Firefighters have been responding to a fire on Hylton Road.

Huge emergency services response as smoke seen billowing into the air

Best In Sunderland

A tour of the historic Dun Cow and the stories it holds

I went on a tour of Sunderland's landmark Dun Cow pub as it turns 125

An example of another bar in the Lounge group

We're looking forward to opening in Sunderland this month

Chefs, from left, Mileide Godoy and Phillip Costen, with publicans Barry and Cindy Hyde

'Great to see great things happening in Sunderland' - say publicans

10 new cafes and restaurants to check out in Sunderland this autumn

Business

Alex Hope (third from right) speaking at the launch of Sunderland Business Week.

University business chief tells businesses to 'see us as a resource'

The supermarket says it wants to help customers be well prepared for groceries as the festive season approaches

Asda Christmas delivery slots open today – how to book

A new STACK site was planned in Durham

Two planned Stack ventures no longer going ahead - here's why

Sharon Appleby, CEO Sunderland BID, Sunderland City Council CEO Patrick Melia, North East BIC CEO Paul McEldon, Alex Hope, head of the University of Sunderland Business Faculty, Toni Rhodes, CEO of Education Partnership North East, and Tim Greenwell, COO at SAFC.

"A city on the up"- business leaders reveal impressive retail figures

A selection of dishes at My Delhi Sunderland

Opening date for relocated popular Indian street food restaurant

Pink Self Storage has applied for retrospective planning permission for a self-storage development in Washington.

Large self-storage site earns planning permission

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Apple's new iPhone 18 has been on the market for a short while - and decent deals are starting to arrive

Sky iPhone 18 Pro Max deal gets you Apple’s flagship for £12 upfront

I found a UK weekend break from £163 with East 17, Liberty X and 90s nostalgia at Parkdean Resorts

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A rare signed Dambusters menu could sell for £6,000 at auction

Rare Dambusters menu could fetch £6,000

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Blackjack, poker and patience top nation's favourite card games

92 per cent of small business owners say keeping energy costs down is one of their biggest priorities

Small business owners' reveal biggest concerns

It was also found 21 per cent have walked away from a purchase altogether because they didn't think it would have much resale potential

Marketplace sellers buy fashion items to sell after just a few wears

Statistics from travel insurance policies show the number of people declaring neurodivergent conditions has risen by 79 per cent in just seven months

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Domino's offered 114 free pizzas to the first 114 fans wearing Liverpool jerseys

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