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Emeli Sandé announced as new University of Sunderland chancellor to replace Steve Cram - singer will present belated awards to her parents in first ceremony in role

Education

Sunderland Empire Theatre. Piture: Google.

Row breaks out over free Sunderland Empire Theatre tickets being given to city councillors

Council

Whorlton Hall in County Durham, where a BBC Panorama programme uncovered staff mocking, taunting, intimidating and repeatedly restraining patients. Pic: BBC/PA Wire.

Police launch probe after hospital staff filmed 'torturing' patients with learning disabilities

Crime

Police praise woman for bravery after brutal attack in Sunderland

Crime

'Suspicious package' found at npower call centre being removed by emergency services

People

Bungling Sunderland burglar convicted after leaving blood smeared at city dental practice where he stole £850 and mobile phone

Crime

Fears raised over blueprint for Sunderland’s future

Council

Artist's impression of how the new activity space at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens will look

This is how the new activity space in Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens will look when work goes ahead

Council

Newcastle Crown Court heard that Darran Read met the woman in Arizona.

Man found not guilty of rape and attempted murder of woman he met in Sunderland nightclub - but warned he faces jail over wounding

Crime

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Sunderland owner Stewart Donald.

Sunderland AFC transfer news LIVE: Stewart Donald rejects reports he is ready to sell for £50million and addresses takeover funding questions

Sunderland AFC News

Stewart Donald has passionately defended his ownership of Sunderland

Stewart Donald issues passionate defence of Sunderland ownership and hits back at latest sale talk amid parachute payment claims

Sunderland AFC News

Sunday's play-off final will come just a day after Jack Ross marks a year in charge of Sunderland

Jack Ross gives in-depth verdict of his first year at Sunderland, Charlton final and what could come next

Sunderland AFC News

Aiden McGeady has missed Sunderland's last four games with a foot injury.

Sunderland boss Jack Ross reveals Aiden McGeady injury latest ahead of Charlton clash

Sunderland AFC News

Sunderland legend Gary Bennett's verdict on Charlton play-off final and the key duo that can help seal promotion

Sunderland AFC News

'I’m too young to remember that game!' Luke O'Nien determined to make his own history against Charlton at Wembley

Sunderland AFC News

Revealed! Sunderland AFC unveil bold new home strip to mixed response from supporters

Sunderland AFC News

Sunderland goalkeeper Robbin Ruiter admits he is poised to leave Wearside this summer

Sunderland AFC News

Sunderland will face Charlton in the League One play-off final at Wembley.

Sunderland provide phase three Wembley update as extra tickets are made available for Charlton clash

Sunderland AFC News

Sunderland at Wembley: The key Charlton player that Black Cats must keep quiet in League One play-off final
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The Odeon Luxe will open its doors next month.

Final touches being made to luxury cinema as venue gets set to welcome first filmgoers

Business

The Murder Capital play at Independent in Sunderland on July 20.

Ireland's 'best new rock band' The Murder Capital set for Sunderland gig ahead of debut album launch

Entertainment

Phats and Small

Phats and Small added to the bill for Bents Park concerts in South Shields as part of South Tyneside Festival

People

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Car News

Worrying hidden camera footage shows 3 in 4 Britons will help a drunk driver into their car

Worrying hidden camera footage shows 3 in 4 Britons will help a drunk driver into their car

Car News

Sainsbury’s is offering 10p a litre off fuel - here’s how to claim

Sainsbury’s is offering 10p a litre off fuel - here’s how to claim

Car News

Watch shocking moment learner driver almost causes head-on crash

Watch shocking moment learner driver almost causes head-on crash

Car News

Abarth 595 esseesse review - a rocket-propelled roller skate with a sting in its tale

Abarth 595 esseesse review - a rocket-propelled roller skate with a sting in its tale

Car Reviews

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A corner of France in Northumberland: Travel review of William De Percy Inn and Le Petit Château in Otterburn

News

Andrew Timms' of a shot of the stage for the Spice Girls reunion tour, complete with large screens on either side and a large Spice World set piece in the centre of the stage, given to fans by Geri Horner, as the tour starts on Friday in Dublin. Photo by PA.

Geri Horner gives fans a sneak peek of Spice Girls' reunion tour ahead of Sunderland Stadium of Light show

People

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Here comes the summer: How Sunderland enjoyed the sun in years gone by

Retro

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