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Drug-driver Arron Straughair, inset, has avoided an immediate jail term after smashing into the front of a house.

Watch moment drug driver smashes into a house

Cllr Caroline Comer is one of the three councillors who wants traffic calming measures in the Durham Road/Eden Vale area.

Councillors want cameras for 'speeding hotspot'

Sunderland Echo matchday live blog. Pic by James Copley

Live Team news and live score updates as Sunderland face Lech Poznan

Bexhill Academy has suffered a reported theft of a motorised wheelbarrow

Motorised wheelbarrow worth thousands reportedly stolen from school

Barakah Retail on Chester Road, Sunderland, was summoned to appear at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court.

City shop fined after failing to provide waste disposal documents

The Sunderland case was heard in South Shields at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court.

Man who punched dog in face could be jailed

Drew Davidson.

Disabled taxi driver was abused and assaulted by passengers

A Weather Warning for wind has been issued for Sunderland.

Risk of danger to life and Weather Warning issued as two storms to hit

John Davison who is loving following SAFC in Poznan.

Sunderland man quits job to join the Mackems in Poland

The Nissan under-16 girls team which won the Sunderland Echo Sports Awards 16-18 team trophy in 2012, with Miranda among the players.

The Wearside teenagers who did The Worm dance in Poland

Bradley Hall, Sunderland

Superb Sunderland bungalow is in a conservation area

One of the new fleet of Metro trains.

Final new Metro train handed over to complete new £362m fleet

Sunderland AFC's red and white army has arrived in Poznan

15 fab pics as SAFC fans takeover Poznan as Europa adventure goes on

Sunderland AFC

Timur Tutierov in action

Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings v Lech Poznan
Sunderland drew 1-1 with Lech Poznan in their latest Europa League clash on Thursday evening
Phil Smith

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

RLB delivers honest verdict on Sunderland's Europa League draw

'I have goosebumps' – Timur Tutierov sends emotional message to Sunderland fans after unforgettable first goal

Timur Tutierov sends emotional Sunderland message after first goal

'It's the basics' – Karen Carney delivers scathing Sunderland verdict as she questions standards after Lech Poznań draw

Karen Carney delivers scathing Sunderland verdict after European draw

Timur Tutierov celebrates his goal

Phil Smith: What I made of Sunderland's performance in Poznan

Sunderland Echo matchday live blog. Pic by James Copley

Live Team news and live score updates as Sunderland face Lech Poznan

Six changes: Sunderland team news explained as RLB goes strong

Karen Carney demands Nordi Mukiele response after Sunderland outburst and more from Granit Xhaka

Karen Carney demands Sunderland response from Mukiele and Xhaka

Sunderland fans enjoy pre-match.

SAFC fan pics as supporters soak up pre-match atmosphere in wet Poznan

More Sunderland AFC

Lech Poznan vs Sunderland: kick-off details and live TV information

Regis Le Bris.

Exclusive Phillips throws support behind RLB amid recent Sunderland form dip

Sunderland youngster Timur Tutierov

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

Europa League

Timur Tutierov celebrates his goal

Régis Le Bris reacts to Timur Tutierov's big Sunderland moment

Niels Frederiksen, Head Coach of Lech Poznan.

Lech Poznan boss senses 'opportunities' in Sunderland clash

Brian Brobbey in action for Sunderland against Manchester City.

Exclusive SAFC 'short' in key area ahead of Lech Poznan and Leeds United tests

Regis Le Bris

RLB issues Sunderland team news update and confirms Brian Brobbey plan

Crime

(L-R) Chief Inspector Sarah Hindmarsh, Assistant Chief Constable Richie Allen & Inspector Simon Hogg.

Wearside police officers vow to get tough on illegally ridden bikes

Emergency services at the Esso garage in Seaham where the incident is reported to have taken place.

Daniel Ambler murder trial: Court hears how he was crushed by car

The scene of the incident where Daniel Ambler sadly died.

Jury sworn in for Daniel Ambler murder trial as five deny charges

A thief targeted different Sunderland branches of bakery giant Greggs.

Thief targeted sweet and savoury treats during Greggs raids

Officers have released images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an assault in Sunderland.

Images released in Sunderland assault investigation

Northumbria Police.

Three arrested in modern slavery investigation

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Retro

These jubilee celebrations looked like great fun at the school in 2022. Perhaps you can spot someone you know.

Oxclose Primary in the picture with memories from 2004-2022
We have photo memories from 2004 to 2022
Chris Cordner

The European Girls Tennis Finals were held at Silksworth Wellness Centre in 2018. Poland's Weronika Ewald was pictured during her match with Kitti Molnar from Hungary.

11 links between Sunderland and Poland as Europe beckons again

Seaham Hall head chef Kenny Atkinson and Durham County tourist officer Sarah Burn were trying out desserts as part of the Taste of Durham campaign in 2008.

Serving up Sunderland and East Durham-linked chef memories

Graduating year six pupils from St John Bosco RC School celebrated the school's outstanding Ofsted report in 2011.

Brilliant memories from St John Bosco School in Sunderland

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

The year Colin became a Sunderland player re-lived by the man himself

Homes & Gardens

'It's incredible to see Sunderland's rapid change'
The company has been working on Sunderland’s regeneration for over a decade.
Katy Wheeler

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’

The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

Purplebricks

3-bed Fulwell gem has a great outdoor space for morning cuppas

Lakeland's Barista Espresso Machine is reduced from £169.99 to £136 in the retailer's huge October sale.

Lakeland launches huge sale with savings of up to 20%

Food & Drink

Elisa Ricci and Ben Harman, owners of Crave

Sunderland sandwich bar in running to be named UK's best
The shop is competing with businesses from across the UK.
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Trai Hume wearing the Foundation of Light's 25th anniversary shirt.

Trai Hume hails amazing work of Foundation ahead of anniversary match

Lynn Bates, cataract treatment centre manager at Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital.

Major funding boost shines a light on Sunderland eye care

Dr Barbara Henderson organised the event and also spoke to budding writers and publishers.

University of Sunderland takes the Write Steps

Sunderland artist Darren Timby with his clever piece of art

Artist's clever image of Roker Lighthouse that's a trick of the light

What's On

There will be a vote on the best Halloween decorations in East Boldon.

Scout group's spooky Halloween fundraiser

Fireworks will see in the New Year in Keel Square

Gok Wan headlining free New Year's Eve celebrations

Alan and Valerie Dunnighan of Mitford Pottery have launched Wear Crafts CIC.

Pottery and other craft sessions to try in Sunderland

Kurt Cadwallender as Dorian Gray in rehearsal.

Gothic horror classic heading to Sunderland theatre

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Residents' concerns delay decision on six-bed HMO
Plans to turn a Sunderland house into a six-bedroom HMO have been put on hold amid concerns over parking, antisocial behaviour and how the property would be managed.
Chris Binding

BADGE is preparing to open its doors to the public at Dalton Park on Saturday, October 24.

Retailer announces opening date for Dalton Park shop

Jason from Sunderland gets a £500k cash call from Stephen Mulhern.

Carer for mam in shock after £500k windfall from Stephen Mulhern

East Durham College’s Peterlee Campus became the home of BBC’s Question Time earlier this month as presenter Fiona Bruce brought debate to the region.

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Bishopwearmouth Garden Centre on Chester Road.

Unique garden centre now taking Christmas orders

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Space Cafe will open in November in Sunniside

Men's mental health organisation to open coffee shop at historic site

Another bar in the Lounge group, Cadno Lounge, with a similar interior

Teaser of what to expect from Sunderland's new Varo Lounge

Marcello outside Luci's, the restaurant he co-owns in Front Street, Cleadon Village

Eighty cheers for one of area's longest-serving waiters

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

Business

An alcohol licence has been granted for a new Go Local convenience store in Hetton. Picture by LDRS.

New shop's alcohol sales bid approved despite objections

Faber is one of two new office blocks in the city centre

NHS Blood and Transplant to open on ground floor of new office block

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

Skye Bulmer with her Young Marketing Specialist of the Year award.

Former Sunderland student lands top marketing industry award

SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

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Rat sightings rose by 15% across the UK during the summer, according to Rentokil, with experts warning that colder weather could drive more rodents into homes.

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People say we're irresponsible flogging our home and moving 'off-grid' into a van with two babies - but we'll halve bills

Young family sell home to live off-grid in a campervan

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Rylan has disguised himself as a sofa to surprise filmgoers

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