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Some of the area's hidden gems

13 hidden gems in and around Sunderland which you may never have visited Katy Wheeler

Babaji in Mary Street

Best curry in Sunderland? What we thought of Babaji Katy Wheeler

Round up of city centre beer gardens

Sunderland city centre beer gardens to visit for pints in the sunshine Katy Wheeler

The Calabash Tree has been added to the Sheepfolds Stables line-up

A taste of Trinidad and Tobago to join stellar line-up at Sheepfolds development Katy Wheeler

Summer of fun in Sunderland

Summer in Sunderland: 11 festivals, shows and events to look forward to in 2023 Katy Wheeler

New cocktail bar to open at STACK Seaburn By The Newsroom

Coast at Pier Point, Roker

First look inside new seafront bar Coast Katy Wheeler

Coastal restaurants worth checking out

15 seafront restaurants to visit in Sunderland for a meal with a view Katy Wheeler

The Range is all set to open at Dalton Park.

First look at Dalton Park's new The Range store Katy Wheeler

A look inside the new Bells restaurant in North Terrace, Seaham

What's on the menu at Seaham's new £1m Bells fish and chip restaurant Katy Wheeler

Trees have been removed as works start on the new footbridge

Dog walker raises concerns over tree removal to make way for new Wear footbridge Katy Wheeler

The Beatles tribute act

Huge tribute festival heading to Sunderland - here's who's on the bill Katy Wheeler

Blue plaques honouring notable people on Wearside

13 notable people recognised with blue plaques in Sunderland Katy Wheeler

You can help give Sunderland's art benches a new look

Sunderland's art benches to be given a new look for spring Katy Wheeler

Top-rated places in Sunderland for a curry

The 14 best places for a curry in Sunderland, according to Google ratings Katy Wheeler

How Keel Edge is expected to look

Work starts on brand new community space in heart of the city centre Katy Wheeler

Elemore Park cafe and garden centre has opened for business

Inside Sunderland's newest country park Katy Wheeler

Ibbitson's butchers at Jacky White's

Shop Local success as Sunderland Gift Card sales reach £125,000 Katy Wheeler

Coast is heading to Roker

New bar Coast heading to Sunderland seafront - here's what to expect Katy Wheeler

Top places for Sunday lunch, according to google reviews

22 of the best places for Sunday lunch in Sunderland Katy Wheeler

A guide to Sunderland's parks

17 of Sunderland's best parks - and the hidden stories they hold Katy Wheeler

Rumour Has It is opening in Green Terrace

First look inside Sunderland's stunning new Rumour Has It restaurant Katy Wheeler

Angelo's in West Sunniside

A firm city centre favourite: Review of Angelo's in Sunniside Katy Wheeler

Some of Sunderland's independent retailers you can visit

13 independent retailers in Sunderland city centre offering a great service Katy Wheeler

Cllr Claire Rowntree, Deputy Leader of Sunderland Council,right,celebrates the progress made at the new cafe soon to open at Elemore Country Park along with assistant manager of the new cafe Nicola McDonald,.

Cafe weeks away from opening as transformation of former colliery site continues Katy Wheeler

Take a tour of old Sunderland nightspots with our fountain of knowledge, Tony Gillan

From the favourites to the forgotten Graham Murray

DJ Fat Tony will play Sunlun Calling this July

Fat Tony added to DJ line-up for Sunderland's new SunLun Calling festival Katy Wheeler

Tuck into some pre-theatre dining in Sunderland city centre

11 places that are ideal for pre-theatre dining in Sunderland Katy Wheeler

Southwick councillors Cllr. Michael Butler, Cllr Kelly Chequer with Cllr Stephen Foster, Deputy Chair of Sunderland City Council's North Area Committee and Southwick councillor, Cllr Alex Samuels at the site of the new play area which is part of the £740k improvement to Thompson Park

Work underway on £740,000 regeneration of Thompson Park Katy Wheeler

New Look is moving into the former Disney and New Look units in The Bridges

New Look gearing up to open in new unit at The Bridges Katy Wheeler

Afternoon tea in Sunderland

11 great places to check out for afternoon tea in and around Sunderland Katy Wheeler

Get some inspiration for Mothering Sunday.

Last-minute ideas for Mothering Sunday Graham Murray

St Patrick's Day event at The Saltgrass. Bar staff Ciarán Roche and Abbie Jobling.

The Saltgrass promises 'best-poured Guinness in Sunderland' for St Patrick's Day Katy Wheeler

The Glass Onion Bistro

Inside the new Glass Onion Bistro Katy Wheeler

Win a bottomless brunch for two at Roker's Tin of Sardines

Win bottomless brunch for two with a view at Roker's Tin of Sardines Katy Wheeler

Sara Blackburn with one of her creations

Light festival and hip hop show will celebrate Sunderland's heritage Katy Wheeler

Sunday dinner at The Forge, Washington

What we thought of Sunday dinner at The Forge Katy Wheeler

A bird's eye view of transformation works at Blacks Corner

See drone footage as transformation works forge ahead on Seaburn's tram shelter Katy Wheeler

Harrison and Brown Furniture owner Mandy Brown

Sunderland businesswoman urges people to shop local this Mother's Day Katy Wheeler

The former Sainsbury's in Station Road, Fulwell

Heron Foods to open in part of Sainsbury's Fulwell site Katy Wheeler

Buddha Beat

Sunderland Restaurant Week returns this week Katy Wheeler

Sunderland Restaurant Week returns

All the discounts announced so far for Sunderland Restaurant Week 2023 Katy Wheeler

Tony Gillan is our guide to seven pubs that have disappeared from Wearside landscape - with just one whose old building is still standing

See if you remember any of these vanished pubs Graham Murray

The award-winning My Delhi

Sunderland's My Delhi wins clutch of national curry awards Katy Wheeler

The Peacock in Keel Square

How a historic pub has been getting a new lease of life Katy Wheeler

Local Heroes North East returns this weekend

Popular food and drink market returns to Sunniside Gardens Katy Wheeler

Building works have started at the shelter

Work starts on transformation of Seaburn's Victorian tram shelter Katy Wheeler

Fond memories of yesteryear Sunderland

21 things you can no longer do in Sunderland Katy Wheeler

The Southwick blue plaque trail

12 fascinating stories on the Southwick Blue Plaque Trail Katy Wheeler

Nomad Flower Den is taking over the well-known Jan Watters site

New owners take over landmark flower shop after veteran florist retires Katy Wheeler

The new Buddha Beat restaurant on John Street opens its doors.

What to expect from Sunderland's new Buddha Beat restaurant Katy Wheeler

Buddha Beat is a new addition to John Street

What to expect from Sunderland's new Buddha Beat restaurant Katy Wheeler

Judge Jules. Picture by Ryan Dinham

Judge Jules to go large at Sunderland's The Point with Kevin & Perry soundtrack Katy Wheeler

Some top independent pizza places to try

National Pizza Day 2023: 10 independent pizza places to visit Katy Wheeler

Shop local this Valentine's Day

10 Sunderland gifts to buy the special Mackem in your life this Valentine's Day Katy Wheeler

Roker Pier tunnel tours start again in April

Inside Roker Pier's fascinating tunnel and lighthouse as tours reopen for 2023 Katy Wheeler

The Rabbit Hole, on the corner of Hallgarth Street and Mavin Street in Durham City

Review of The Rabbit Hole and its decadent dining experience Katy Wheeler

The Northern Wedding Show returns to Newcastle Arena

Win VIP tickets to Northern Wedding Show and luxury veil of your choice Katy Wheeler

Brunch hotspots to try in and around Sunderland

10 independent brunch hot spots to try in and around Sunderland Katy Wheeler