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Politics Tributes paid after death of long-serving former councillor George Howe Kevin Clark

News Shotton Colliery incident: Investigation into toddler's death continues Pamela Bilalova

Weather Met office issue Sunderland weather warning Sam Johnson

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People Foundation of Light to honour Queen Elizabeth with tree from Jubilee sculpture Kevin Clark

People St Anthony’s nuns’ celebrate triple diamond jubilee Tony Gillan

Politics Plan to cut 45% tax rate for highest earners scrapped in Government U-turn Kevin Clark

Crime Man sent explicit picture to undercover police operative he thought was 14-year-... Gareth Crickmer

People Marathon joy for runner who took refuge in Sunderland Ross Robertson

Council Image released of new multi-storey car park planned for site of Sinatra's Chris Binding

Crime 11 people jailed during September for offences in and around Sunderland Kevin Clark

Crime Sunderland man damaged police van window with headbutt after arrest Gareth Crickmer

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Latest Sunderland AFC News Why this Manchester United loan ace MUST start for Sunderland against Blackpool Stephen Elliott

Sunderland AFC Supercomputer predicts SAFC's chances of making play-offs Joe Buck

Sunderland AFC The inside track on Blackpool Joe Nicholson

Sunderland AFC Tony Mowbray shares a brilliant Jewison Bennette story as Sunderland youngster j... Phil Smith

Sunderland AFC What Tony Mowbray said about Cirkin, Simms & Michut this morning Phil Smith

Sunderland AFC Sunderland AFC headlines: Tony Mowbray reveals Ellis Simms' injury timeline Richard Mennear

Sunderland AFC This is Tony Mowbray's predicted SAFC starting XI to face Blackpool Joe Nicholson

Sunderland AFC Tony Mowbray explains when Dan Ballard is likely to be back in action at SAFC Phil Smith

Sunderland AFC Chris Wilder sacked by Boro - as ex-SAFC captain moves into first-team role Joe Nicholson

Coronavirus People urged not to ignore COVID-19 booster invitation Nigel Booth

Coronavirus Pandemic drove up Sunderland 'excess death' figures Patrick Jack

Coronavirus Covid booster vaccines: Who is eligible for the newest booster and how do I book... Jason Button

Education Pupils excluded for breaching Covid rules Patrick Jack

Homes and Gardens See more

Homes and Gardens Take a look inside this very cosy cottage on sale for £249,950 in Whitburn Georgina Cutler

Homes and Gardens Tips on how to help wildlife to thrive this autumn Sue Wilkinson

Homes and Gardens Top 10 gardening jobs for October Sue Wilkinson

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Retro See more

Retro Retro raps and road safety at Hylton Castle Chris Cordner

Home Nine more pictures of Sunderland pubs in the 1960s Chris Cordner

Home 11 things you should NEVER say to a Mackem - and here's why Tony Gillan

Home From Cox's to Spartan - why we love apples Sue Wilkinson

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Crime See more

Crime Picture released after suspected stalking incident on Sunderland Metro line Kevin Clark

Crime Jail warning for Sunderland sex offender who flew to Spain without telling polic... Gareth Crickmer

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Business Deadline day almost here for Business Awards Chris Cordner

Business Sunderland pubs and bars with 'elite' food hygiene rating Sam Johnson

Business PJ Harvey to launch Orlam spoken word tour at Sunderland's Fire Station Katy Wheeler

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Business See inside new-look White Lion pub in Houghton after £450,000 refit Katy Wheeler

Business New Purple Lily bistro opens at The Mountain Daisy Katy Wheeler

Business Pictures show demolition of former Annabel's nightclub Katy Wheeler

Business Empty Houghton unit enters new chapter as independent bookstore Katy Wheeler

Lifestyle See more

Cars Police test new AI camera that can catch drivers using their phone Matt Allan

Lifestyle Car security expert reveals how to keep your car safe Christine Emelone

Lifestyle First News: A sssurprise discovery! Christine Emelone

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Arts and Entertainment Take a trip to one of the top scare attractions in England! Christine Emelone

Arts and Entertainment Comedian Milton Jones hits the road - dates and venues Sue Wilkinson

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