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Attacker Connar King has been jailed for assaulting a vulnerable woman.

Brute jailed after attacking dog walker in horse riding row

A driver has been taken to hospital following a collision on the A1M near Washington.

Driver taken to hospital after multi-vehicle collision near Washington

Primary School ‘incredibly proud’ of Ofsted report

How global Microsoft outage is affecting Sunderland

Sunderland International Airshow could return to Wearside for the first time since 2019. City councillor Ciera Hudspith has said the local authority is "exploring every possible avenue" to see it restarted.

City bosses tease Airshow return

Businesses unite to give apprentices unique experience

Owner Wendy Bute has received a suspended jail term after breaching fire safety regulations at Marina View, in Roker, Sunderland.

Fire chiefs 'will not hesitate' to take action after landlady prosecution

Bob Usher, a former NUM official and later an award-winning photographer.

Man stopped 3 times and threatened with arrest near Orgreave

Poundland store

City Poundlands remain open as retailer secures extended deadline

Veronica Graham British Esports Partnership Development Manager, Councillor Chris Eynon, Leader of Sunderland City Council, Fiona Lynn, headteacher at Ryhope Junior School, and Kimberley Richardson, Director of Children's Services at Together for Children, with pupils in the new esports suite at Ryhope Junior School

City launches £1m Esports schools gaming hub to improve attendance

A man has been arrested following a reported collision in which three pedestrians were injured.

3 injured and driver arrested after reportedly reversing into people

The Whitburn Village Cafe is getting ready to open

‘Everyone’s really excited’ - Whitburn Village Cafe gets ready to open

Blacks Corner co-owner Jonny Dryden, left, with Blacks Corner team members Lauren Gracie, Brooke Swinney, Joseph Smith, General Manager Thomas West, and Joe Miller.

New restaurant with a unique twist in line for major design award

Sunderland AFC

Brian Brobbey

What Xavi said about Brian Brobbey’s international squad withdrawal
Sunderland have been handed a new injury scare ahead of next weekend’s clash with Aston Villa
Phil Smith

Timur Tutierov.

Timur Tutierov reveals harsh Exeter lesson behind Sunderland rise

Johan Manzambi

Aston Villa suffer early injury scare ahead of Sunderland clash

Former Sunderland star Aiden McGeady.

Exclusive McGeady claims SAFC contract update could one day earn club '£70m'

Sunderland midfielder Jules Ahoka.

Exclusive Kevin Phillips hails emergence of 'outstanding' Sunderland talent

Why Sunderland held their nerve on Régis Le Bris

Matt Craddock.

‘Calmness’ - Sunderland U21 boss reacts to 4-2 win over PSG

Jack Whittaker.

Jack Whittaker the hero as Under-21s beat PSG 4-2 at Stadium of Light

Tom Proctor

Tom Proctor on ‘dream come true’ and being coached by his dad

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Sunderland midfielder Jules Ahoka

RLB makes 'absolutely' Ahoka admission after impressive performance

Sunderland fans in action during the win against Chelsea at the Stadium of Light. Photo by Chris Fryatt.

Sunderland's SoL switch you might have missed ahead of Chelsea win

Premier League-linked Dion Beljo scored for Dinamo Zagreb against Sunderland in the Europa League.

SAFC linked with 19-goal Newcastle United and Man Utd transfer target

Europa League

Fans of Jagiellonia Bialystok.

SAFC next Europa League opponents handed ticket blow after UEFA action

Action from Jagiellonia Białystok's meeting with Rangers.

SAFC v Jagiellonia kick-off time, TV info & Europa League prize money

Members of the Black Cats of Italy including Gianmarco Fermi, left.

Black Cats of Italy get ready for a Mackem invasion

Brian Brobbey of Sunderland and Chelsea's Levi Colwill of Chelsea battle for possession.

SAFC's 'bully' can help kickstart an improvement - Steven Gerrard

Crime

Strangler Byron Anderson has avoided an immediate jail sentence.

'Evil crackhead' strangled partner until she passed out

The Marina View Guest House, in Featherstrone Street, Sunderland.

Landlady who kept guest house open despite fire safety warnings avoids jail

The scene of the incident where Daniel Ambler sadly died. Inset, Daniel Ambler.

Defendant admits hitting victim with hammer but claims self-defence

Glenn Gibbins outside South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Reform boot Glenn Gibbins out after grossly offensive comment

Sooroosh Baghcheband said he is "devastated" for his parents.

Shocked couple 'terrified' to reopen shop after alleged knife attack

Ben Chapman, 27, of Bradman Street, Sunderland, was spared prison after admitting criminal damage and intentional strangulation of his ex-girlfriend.

Brute spared prison over attack on ex-girlfriend

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Fashion and homeware feature in TK Maxx’s Christmas campaign. We set out to find three gifts for £50, including delivery.

Three TK Maxx Christmas gifts for £50 with 4p to spare

Coleen Rooney teams up with her mum for new Primark collection packed with party-season outfits

Coleen Rooney’s new Primark collection is made for party season

Stacey Solomon has praised the 'bouncy blow dry' look the ghd Chronos Curve Hair Curler Tong gives her.

Stacey Solomon reveals the ghd curler she’s buying for Christmas

Retro

There was a revolution on the cards at Monkwearmouth School where pupils took over lessons for the day in 1987.

Super Sunderland’s Children In Need scenes from the 1980s and 1990s
You have climbed into baths of beans, donned fancy dress and even recorded your own songs
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Teacher Eileen Watson with some of the 400 children who took part in two "recorder days" at Plains Farm Primary School in 1990. Schools involved were from East Herrington, Washington, Shiney Row and Rickleton.

Shining a light on Shiney Row Primary’s past

The Upper Deck, on Walworth Way, pictured in 1969.

The Upper Deck and what happened to the famous Sunderland pub

Sunderland Antiquarian Society, based in Douro Terrace, holds its Christmas fair on November 14.

Countdown is on to a Sunderland fair with unique Christmas gifts

Bob Heron's recollections of picketing during the 1984/1985 Miners Strike.

‘Blood was pouring from my leg’: Ex-Wearside miner’s Orgreave memory

Homes & Gardens

Dowen, Sunderland

Stunner! 5-bed terraced house has all sorts of period highlights
‘Seamlessly combines original character features with modern conveniences’
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Purplebricks

4-bedroom house is a spacious home in Town End Farm, Sunderland

Plans have been approved for four-bedroom home on land near Boundary Cottages, in Shiney Row area. Picture by Google Maps.

New home approved despite fears it will 'block out sun'

Leary and Holmes, East Boldon

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Food & Drink

Business partners Nathan Outhwaite and Carley Wood wil relocate Spent Grain from John Street to High Street West in early 2027

One of city's top-rated restaurants relocating to well-known site
They’ve built up a firm following over the past six years.
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Ed Morrow, 68, from Washington, has raised concerns about plans for a data centre in East Durham by American developer Tract.

Dad fears for daughter’s ‘forever home’ over data centre plans

Sunderland charity spreads Christmas magic

The historic F Pit, close to Albany Park

Council reveals revised plans for F Pit and Albany Park regeneration

Sunderland City Council's Reform UK leadership have promised past, current and future administrations will be bound by the principles of new transparency rules they have vowed to introduce.

Historic decision transparency and publication review

What's On

The five 'Alices' get ready for battle in the new drama Hunting Alice Bell. From left, Julie (Amanda Abbington), Charlotte (Christina Bennington), Fran (Alexandra Roach), Vanessa (Emily Barber) and Ros (Toni O'Rourke). (Picture: Channel 4/Enda Bowe)

Hunting Alice Bell is a timely thriller with something to say

The Jam tribute band The Sham are heading north.

Top UK tribute band to The Jam heads to Durham

Royal Northern Sinfonia have a run of Sunderland shows

World class music on Wearside as run of Sunderland shows announced

Frankie & the Heartstrings are back!

We want to make great music again - Frankie & the Heartstrings return

Puzzles

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People

Cutting the ribbon on the new community mural

Celebrating the people and stories of Sunderland with new mural
People have been sharing their stories and memories for the new mural.
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Durham City's Best Christmas Business Frontage Competition is back for 2026.

Search begins for Durham’s best Christmas business frontage

Bomb squad officers were called to Sunderland's Household Waste and Recycling Centre, in European Way, in November 2025.

Suspect charged with alleged firearms and explosives offences

Foundation of Light chief operating officer, Jamie Wright, will be spending a night under the stars at the Stadium of Light as part of the CEO Sleepout fundraising event

Foundation of Light links with homelessness charity for CEO Sleepout

Sunderland AFC fans at the Stadium of Light

Sunderland ranked second for 'football mad' towns and cities

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Spanish-themed pop up night at Carmichael's

City deli that's taking people's tastebuds on a trot around the globe

Enjoying the great outdoors is not just about the fabrics that we wear

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Closest places to eat ahead of a visit to Sunderland Empire

12 ideal places for pre-theatre dining around Sunderland Empire

Mumbai Silk has been named best in the North East

Sunderland restaurant named best in the North East

Business

Under the proposed plan, the new Post Office would be relocated to a new unit inside the Galleries

Proposed move for Washington Post Office including new self service facilities

The Sunderland Software Centre is one of three business hubs being targeted.

Partnership looks to attract new businesses and create jobs in city

Does your broadband contract come with a hidden catch?

Explainer Why broadband bills can rise even when you’re in contract

Check out these businesses for sale in Sunderland

12 businesses up for sale including iconic night venue and restaurants

Business boss Tara Mackings who wants real change to recognise the contributions made by disabled people.

Business boss with disability has called for meeting with Andy Burnham

North had made it into The Good Food Guide

Sunderland restaurant which gained national recognition to close

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Colin Firth attends the "Disclosure Day" photocall at Rose Court on 5 June 2026 in London, England.

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