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Alexander Hindmarsh has been jailed after robbing a taxi driver and driving off in his cab.

'Nutter' taxi passenger robbed cabbie in knifepoint attack

Liebherr Sunderland.

Man dies after incident at manufacturing plant

Here are some of the services taking place to mark Remembrance Day this year.

Remembrance Day services taking place in 2026

John Lewis Christmas advert 2026 - ‘Gran Cave’.

'An incredible experience' - local brass band on new John Lewis ad

Nurserytime, in Goschen Street, Sunderland, received a “strong standard” in its first Ofsted report.

Sunderland nursery praised in first Ofsted report

Sunderland Symphony Orchestra

Free popular Christmas concert returns with host of classics

Azra Glow will be staged in Washington this weekend

I'm bringing some magic and escapism to Washington with my LED show

The former Debenhams store in in Sunderland city centre has been closed since 2021.

Go-karting plans approved for empty ex-Debenhams

Another view of the Omoda 7.

Jobs boost as Sunderland car dealer gets ready to open

Baler has opened in Fawcett Street

'We've been welcomed with open arms' - siblings on new city restaurant

Founders of the new networking group: Hannah Cullen, Laura Kerry, Thomas Halse and Erin Winshop

New networking group launched for young professionals in Sunderland

The Department for Education has published its average attainment 8 scores for all the city's secondary schools.

The highest and lowest attaining schools based on new GCSE results

The incident took place on Mill Terrace in Shiney Row

Suspected firearm wrestled from reported armed robber in Shiney Row

Sunderland AFC

Sunderland loanee Matty Young.

Ex-striker backs SAFC starlet for PL step amid 'invaluable' loan spell
Sunderland loanee Matty Young has impressed during his stint with Huddersfield Town.
Jason Jones

Brian Brobbey and Florent Ghisolfi explain Sunderland contract decision amid Bayern Munich and Manchester United transfer links

Brian Brobbey explains Sunderland contract decision amid Man Utd links

James Copley: Inside Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Florent Ghisolfi’s decision to stick with Régis Le Bris at Sunderland

James Copley: Why Louis-Dreyfus and Ghisolfi are backing Régis Le Bris

Habib Diarra injury return timeframe emerges as Sunderland midfielder suffers 11th setback since 2022

Habib Diarra injury timeframe emerges after 11th setback since 2022

Régis Le Bris faces alarming 80% Sunderland statistic as board backing leaves clear problems to fix

Régis Le Bris faces alarming 80% Sunderland figure after board backing

Sunderland players celebrate after late Europa League drama.

SAFC's strongest XI vs Dinamo Zagreb based on Europa League minutes

Ex-Sunderland, Leeds United and Brighton midfielder lands surprise management role after club announce exit

Ex-Sunderland man lands surprise job role after club announce exit

Sunderland pose for a team photograph before the UEFA Europa League game with AZ Alkmaar.

Sunderland v Dinamo: Ticket details, kick-off time & TV broadcast info

Sunderland plot fresh £33.4m transfer raid as José Fonte pushes for January deal – reports

Sunderland plot fresh £33.4m transfer raid as Fonte pushes for deal

More Sunderland AFC

Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka.

Gerrard addresses SAFC's Premier League & Europa League balancing act

Sunderland face tough sacrifices to include Chemsdine Talbi and Jocelin Ta Bi in Europa League squad

Sunderland’s Europa League catch for Chemsdine Talbi and Jocelin Ta Bi

Sunderland make Régis Le Bris sack stance clear as club sources reveal board’s position after Coventry City loss

Sunderland reveal Régis Le Bris job stance after Coventry City defeat

Europa League

Terry Butcher.

Terry Butcher admits Sunderland’s schedule may scupper survival hopes

Sunderland defender Luke O'Nien

My key conclusions from watching Sunderland's draw with Lech Poznan

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

RLB delivers his verdict on Sunderland's defensive dip

Noah Sadiki shows his frustration.

Exclusive SAFC Europa League hero would improve Liverpool - Hutchison

Crime

Bradley Lowery was a regular mascot at Sunderland AFC games.

Arrest made after alleged incident involving photo of Bradley Lowery

Arsonist Liam Barry has avoided an immediate jail term.

'Monster' who committed arson outside his ex-partner's home avoids jail

A woman who stole from Greggs stores has been remanded in custody after her latest theft.

Serial Greggs thief behind bars after flouting store ban

George Farrell has been jailed for harassing his former partner after he was released from jail.

Wannabe cannibal harassed ex-partner after his release from jail

Borough Road, in Sunderland, where police were called to a disturbance.

Man fined after 2am city centre disturbance

Sunderland attacker Jessica Blenkiron has been jailed.

Woman scalded fellow prisoner with boiling water after row over tweezers

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Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour has been described as ‘better than on TV’

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The Cricut crafting machine that could turn a hobby into a business and it does more than just stickers

The Cricut is topping Christmas wish lists, and it's easy to see why

Forget tablets and toys, Yoto is the Christmas present children can enjoy all year round

Yoto is the screen-free Christmas gift children can use every day

OPI shoppers can spin an online reward wheel to win extra discounts, free nail polish, vouchers and more in its early Black Friday promotion.

Beauty fans can win freebies in early Black Friday deal

Retro

Members of the Rowena Thompson School of Dance took presents to the Fulwell Methodist Church hall for the Echo's appeal in 1999.
Here they are in their musical Nativity play that year.

A look back at your fantastic backing of the Toy Appeal over the years
To give you some inspiration, take a browse at our selection of photo memories
Chris Cordner

Wing Commander Kayll pictured at a New Year's Eve event at the New Rink in Sunderland in the 1930s.

Sunderland flying ace hero remembered as we honour the heroes

Artist Jane Gower had lots of support when she was pictured with pupils Elliott Gibbons, Rebecca Lackenby, Chelsea Parker and Jack Pattison.

Brilliant Burnside Academy memories from the fantastic Houghton school

Some of the children appearing in the schools Nativity play in December 1974. Maybe you are among them.

Super St Leonard's in a series of fantastically retro photos

Each hour, a fifty-second audio-visual collage will radiate through the centre of Culture House, across thirty-six screens and over three storeys.
The familiar sight and sound of Sunderland's trams will still be familiar to many people. Photo: Sunderland Libraries.

Fantastic Sunderland artwork is unique - and changes every hour!

Homes & Gardens

Peter Heron Residential Sales and Lettings, Sunderland

Sauna and fantastic gardens with 'deceptively spacious' home
‘Deceptively spacious accommodation within this highly sought after area’
Chris Cordner

Pattinson Estate Agents, Houghton Le Spring

5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and loads of style in this Sunderland house

Bradley Hall, Sunderland

Revisiting a beautiful bungalow in a conservation area in Sunderland

Hunters Sunderland

Let's have another look inside this Cleadon jewel with style and space

Good Life Homes Sales and Lettings, Sunderland

Lovely 2-bed Ford Estate house in Sunderland has a stylish interior

Food & Drink

Latest roundup of new openings

12 new bars, cafes and restaurants to check out in Sunderland
This week saw the completion of Keel Square as Varo Lounge opened its doors in the prime corner unit beneath Holiday Inn.
Katy Wheeler

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Liz and Alan Hogan pictured near the remains of their fire-damaged home in Tuscan Road, Sunderland.

Echo readers show support for couple who lost everything in fire

Stagecoach North East Managing Director Steve Walker.

Stagecoach offers free travel to veterans to attend Remembrance events

If you were detained at Kirklevington Detention Centre and suffered abuse you may have grounds to pursue a claim for compensation.

Legal Eagle: Kirklevington claims: Long-awaited progress for survivors

A new memorial has been unveiled in Boldon Colliery on Friday, October 30.

13 photos as new memorial honours Boldon's mining and military history

What's On

9 big events heading to the city this month

9 big events happening in Sunderland in November

Radio 1 DJ Charlie Hedges will provide the tunes at Silksworth Ski Slope.

Après-Ski Party' to feature Radio 1 DJ Charlie Hedges

It takes place at Roker Hotel

Big Asian Wedding Expo heading to Sunderland with luxury bridal runway

Floyd Effect

Here's what I thought of a 'Marmite' gig at The Fire Station

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

People

The duo performed at a number of venues while in America

From Sunderland to Vegas - duo hit jackpot with entertainment award
The duo have represented Sunderland on the international stage.
Katy Wheeler

The Stadium of Light Metro station.

Metro disruption ahead of Remembrance Sunday and SAFC against Chelsea

The PM said he was proud to support this year's Journalism Matters campaign.

Andy Burnham hails vital role of local journalism in democracy

Dave is constantly creating

Proud Mackem Dave Stewart releases most 'intimate' album to date

Children and families at Nurserytime, in Southwick, generously donated items to Sunderland Foodbank.

Sunderland nursery children support local community

Best In Sunderland

Changes take flight at Washington Wetlands Centre

Changes take flight at Washington Wetland Centre

Varo Lounge opens in Sunderland

'It's been such an exciting journey' - Varo Lounge opens in Sunderland

Menu, prices and more of a look at Varo Lounge

Menu, prices and more of a look round Sunderland's new Varo Lounge

From left: Jamie Lister, outreach and engagement coordinator at Space, James Fildes, founder of Space, and Matt Moore from Sunderland Quakers

'Coffee for a good cause' - what to expect from Space

Business

Under The Ivy is heading to Sunniside

Sneak peek at Sunderland's newest shop

John Bainbridge, left, with ScS boss Alan Share in 1995.

Former ScS director has died

Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

Ad Feature Side hustling UK adults face outdated systems

Northern Spire’s David Cook

Breakfast briefing for entrepreneurs wanting to boost business

3-4 Heworth Road in the Concord area of Washington. Picture by LDRS.

Dog grooming service aims to offer day care services

Grundfos workers take part in the football pumping challenge

Grundfos make dementia boxes for museum and get visit from SAFC legend

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Stacey Solomon, pictured with her husband Joe Swash, has spoken out about media intrusion into her family life, claiming photographers' behaviour make her feel 'stalked'.

Stacey Solomon says media attention leaves her feeling 'stalked'

It's estimated shoppers will splash out £170 more than they did last year

Consumers will spend an average of £304 this Black Friday

Meet the seven-year-old girl who has already been to 46 countries – without missing a single day of school.

Schoolgirl, seven, visits 46 countries

Leane and John's home after it was ravaged by a fire.

Dream home destroyed hours after getting keys

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Miniature billboards, shop signs and railway adverts were installed throughout Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Bekonscot Model Village goes big on itsu Jumbo Spring Rolls

Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for them

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

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Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

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