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An Echo tribute to the workers of Wearmouth Colliery.

Remembering Wearmouth Colliery, 30 years on from its last shift

Christmas at Hylton Castle. Submitted picture.

Hylton Castle becomes amazing winter wonderland as Santa sets up shop

The year when a fridge, nightclub and jobs battle shared the Echo headlines.

The Sunderland nightclub which had an admission price of 'one toy'

Former miners and their families who shared memories of the closure of Wearmouth pit.

Wearmouth pit remembered: Memories from the miners who worked there

Locations where crime was reported across North Sunderland during October

The 15 places with most crime reported across north Sunderland

Sean McMann

Jail for heroin dealer who relapsed after daughter's overdose death

Pictures from the heart of Sunderland industry up to 1993.

Back in time at Wearmouth Colliery: Nine retro photos from the pit

People

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(from left) Coun Graeme Miller; Nissar Mohammed and Paul Abraham from developer BAM; Jonathan Calvert; Julie Elliot MP and city chief executive Patrick Melia

New-look Sunderland station is a platform for the future

Sarah Burton and son Jadon Burton celebrate graduating from their nursing degrees together.

Mother and son celebrate graduating together from same nursing course

Sunderland Fans' Museum founder Michael Ganley.

Wearside charity walk will 'support those who are suffering'

Sunderland AFC

Stoke City boss Alex Neil

Stoke City chairman explains decision to sack Alex Neil & what's next

Stoke City have confirmed the departure of Alex Neil

Sunderland's interim head coach Mike Dodds

Phil Smith: What changed and what didn't in key win & what comes next

Former Sunderland head coach Tony Mowbray

Sunderland's subtle but classy gesture to Tony Mowbray after sacking

Sunderland got back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over West Brom – with our cameras in attendance to capture the action.

91 stunning photos of SAFC fans as 40,101 watch Cats defeat West Brom

Sam Byram

Leeds suffer injury blow ahead of Sunderland clash with star ruled out

Dan Ballard

Kevin Phillips criticises Ballard after Josh Maja tackle vs West Brom

Sunderland got back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over West Brom – with our cameras in attendance to capture the action.

Sunderland vs Leeds United: Ticket, streaming and TV channel details

Sunderland attacking midfielder Alex Pritchard

Mike Dodds reveals his post-match message for Alex Pritchard

West Bromwich Albion boss Carlos Corberan

West Brom boss delivers verdict on Sunderland defeat and Maja incident

More Sunderland AFC

Alex Pritchard playing for Sunderland against West Brom. Photo: Frank Reid.

Phil Smith's player ratings after West Brom win

Ballard's dressing room verdict on Mowbray sacking and West Brom win

Dan Ballard celebrates his goal

SAFC analysis: Dodds' telling selection and key calls in big win

What SAFC fans are saying after West Brom win

Crime

The case was dealt with at Newcastle Crown Court

Crack-dealing gran who used text messages to advertise jailed

(from left) Chief Inspector Neil Hall, Victoria Patterson SAIL, Claire Sills VRU Coordinator, Chris Belfield Neighbourhood enforcement, Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuiness, Paul Cummings Neighbourhood enforcement, Sgt Dave Catton, Kirsty Robson Legal Support VRU, Kirsty Currie Operations Manager at Sunderland BID and Graeme Miller Leader of Sunderland City Council

SAIL celebrates a year of keeping Sunderland city centre safe

Mason Curley

Car thief who stole vehicle's keys from owner's house is jailed

The case was dealt with at Sunderland Magistrates' Court

Driving ban for Sunderland dad with cocaine in his system

A vehicle being seized following its use in an incident of fly tipping.

10 vehicles seized and 3 crushed in council clampdown on fly tipping

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' court

60-day booze ban for Hetton woman who kicked police officer

What's On

The cast of Irish crime drama Kin, which is on BBC iPlayer now. From left, Amanda Kinsella (Clare Dunne), Michael Kinsella (Charlie Cox), Eamon Cunningham (Ciaran Hinds), Frank Kinsella (Aidan Gillen) (Picture: BBC/Headline Pictures (Kin) Limited)

Irish crime drama Kin is all about the women

Christmas events in Sunderland

13 festive things to do in Sunderland this Christmas

The new film Hollowed Ground - The People Of The Durham Coalfield.

Re-live the days of Sunderland pits in this new film

A round up of new hospitality businesses

From Vietnamese to a noodle bar - 16 new Sunderland bars and restaurants to try

Retro

A small selection of the Echo's archive photos of the Mountain Daisy.

In pictures: Archive photos from inside the Mountain Daisy

Pints for an old penny and Royal celebrations

They put on a perfect show between 2005 and 2009. See if these scenes bring back wonderful memories for you.

Festive photos of your little ones in their school Nativity

Musical memories of Sunderland school choirs .

Hark the Sunderland school choirs sing: A retro film tribute

Ralph Elliott's great grandfather was among those who died when the SS Silistria sank.

His relatives died at sea: This family researcher wants to know more

It's a lot like a yesteryear Christmas with these Echo archive jumper scenes.

Stocking up on Christmas jumper memories from Sunderland

Homes & Gardens

Transform your conservatory into a cosy Christmas living space.

Sagars Conservatory Roof Insulation offers the solution for summer and winter
Transforming your conservatory into an additional room can give homeowners the scope to create much needed additional space this Christmas.

Winter Stags Blue Double Reversible Duvet Cover Bedding Set.

Black Friday: Happy Linen Company making bedtime a dream

Vax Onepwer Edge Dual Pet & Car cordless vacuum.

Check out some great deals on Vax products this Black Friday

Michael Hodgson Estate Agents

Mind-blowing 5 bed mansion with uber modern interior & huge garden on the market

Hoodie Blanket.

For the ulimate comfort and warmth check out the winter range from kudd.ly

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

WordwheelPit yourself against the clock with our simple anagram game

Lifestyle

A big night at the awards for the ARTventurers team.

'It's amazing': Sunderland firm's boss after national awards win

Inside the showhomes at Churchfields

Inside the Churchfields show homes at new Sunderland housing estate

The new look Yolo Coffee and Kitchen.

Popular cafe Yolo returns to Stack and it has doubled in size

Treat yourself to some festive fayre.

Review: Brewers Fayre and Beefeater serving up great Christmas dishes

People

Concerns are growing for the welfare of this missing man.

Concerns grow for welfare of missing man

He has not been seen since last night.

Examples of caricatures created by local artist Tom Hebdon.

Capture a lasting memory of you and your pet pooch

Large amounts of debris washed up on Seaburn promenade. Photo: John Alderson

City Council reveals 780 tonnes of debris was removed following autumn storms

Sunniside Leisure, Sunderland, the site if the former Empire cinema. (Credit: LDRS)

Sunderland City Council 'hopeful' of cinema return at former Empire site

St Benedict's dedication tree

Remember a loved one with St Benedict's dedication tree

Best In Sunderland

Have yourself a Mackem little Christmas with our gift guide

12 gifts to buy the special Mackem in your life this Christmas

11 views from the shopping centre you know so well.

11 pictures from The Galleries over the years

City Bistro restaurant at Sunderland College

City Bistro serving up bargain food by Sunderland chefs of the future

Food and drink options at Keel Tavern

Food and drink prices as Keel Tavern opens its doors in Sunderland

Business

World War II-themed micro bar set to open in Sunderland city centre

The Rabbit Hole in Durham

Review: old school opulence at The Rabbit Hole in Durham

Gentoo staff with some of the donations

Gentoo staff play Santa for families across Wearside

Cllr Graeme Miller, leader of Sunderland City Council and David Walsh, managing director at Yaskawa UK Ltd.

Jobs boost as another Japanese manufacturing giant to arrive in city

A computer generated image of how the new shopping area could look.

'Major Coup' as Pure Gym and Loungers set to arrive in The Galleries

Have your say on the city's alcohol licensing policy. Photo: Adobe

Have your say on Sunderland's alcohol licensing policy

Recommended

Lizzy Hall - one of Sunderland's finest and she made the Echo headlines for herself in 1988.

Hats off to these Wearside characters who did Sunderland proud

Beatrix Archbold who switched on the Christmas tree lights at County Hall in Durham.

Brave Beatrix gets to switch on the Christmas lights

Festive fun at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park

Win festive family fun day at Ocean Beach in South Shields worth £112

A concert to celebrate Wearside's mining history will be held on December 10 at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland concert in memory of Wearmouth pit

UK Trending

'Sick of the lies': Michelle Mone breaks silence on covid PPE scandal

Aldi super six deal to return, with items starting at 15p.

Aldi: Christmas Super Six deals return starting at 15p

King Charles III will deliver his Christmas Day speech at 3pm.

King’s Speech 2023: What time and where can you watch

American football coach used disturbing 9/11 metaphor to inspire team

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Professional Dancers

12 things Behind the scenes at Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Must Read

Norah's North Pole - the most heart warming story in memory of Sunderland grandmother Norah Wilkinson.

The Sunderland gran whose Christmas legacy keeps growing

Bringing joy to Donwell House care home at Christmas.

Christmas wish comes true for care home residents

Finley Featherstone who has gone through so many health battles.

Toddler fights back from open-heart surgeries and cardiac arrests

Ad Feature Households urged to prepare for first cold snap