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Thug left victim needing surgery after terrifying New Year’s Day samurai sword a... Karon Kelly

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Chris' delight as community rallies round to clear Storm Arwen damage Kevin Clark

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RICHARD ORD: Covid variants! It's all Greek to me By The Newsroom

Council
Warning to Tyne Tunnel toll dodgers using 'infrared tape' scam to trick cameras Chris Binding

People
Community centre reopens with new name after modernisation works Katy Wheeler

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Drivers using Sunderland bus lanes could face £60 fines under new rules Echo Reporter

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Latest pictures of devastating damage following Storm Arwen in Sunderland Georgina Cutler

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Storm Arwen in Sunderland: 600 reports of storm damage and more than 85 fallen t... Echo Reporter

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Storm Arwen update: Power firm working hard to reconnect 20,000 Tom Patterson

Business
Contractor appointed for new Doxford to Ryhope link road Kevin Clark

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Plans to demolish historic hospital refused Chris Binding

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Metro line still closed between Park Lane and South Hylton Kevin Clark

Coronavirus
Metro passengers reminded face coverings mandatory on public transport Ross Robertson

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Westbound A690 closed at Houghton Cut due to ice Kevin Clark

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Praise for Metro workers after Storm Arwen batters network Kevin Clark

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'Transformational' plans for Sunderland station press ahead Ross Robertson

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Drivers using A19 and A1 given Storm Arwen warning as high winds set to hit Nort... The Newsroom

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Suspected thief arrested within nine minutes of call from witness Kevin Clark

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Domestic abuse crimes double in six years Joanna Morris

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LEGAL EAGLE: Rebuilding your life after being a victim of rape or sexual abuse By The Newsroom

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Man dies after being found with head injury in Sunderland street Kevin Clark

Crime
Work starts to make Sunderland's Mowbray Park safer for women and girls Echo Reporter

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'Our future has been completely ruined': Heartbroken mum reveals devastation aft... Alex Storey

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Sunderland man caught with vile collection of images Alex Storey

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Sunderland mum and son tackled two burglars who targeted their home while family... Alex Storey

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14 pictures of aftermath left behind by Storm Arwen in Sunderland Sam Johnson

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Clean-up operation still underway following Storm Arwen Ryan Smith

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Northern Powergrid's pledge after Storm Arwen damage Tom Patterson

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Fire service deals with almost 200% increase in calls in response to Storm Arwen Sam Johnson

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12 festive things to do in Sunderland this Christmas Katy Wheeler

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Win tickets and drinks to see Smoove & Turrell at Fire Station Auditorium Katy Wheeler

Health
Impressive new £10million care development set to open in Sunderland Ross Robertson

Coronavirus
Reaction as facemasks are again compulsory for Sunderland shoppers and commuters Kevin Clark

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Council
Council tax rise and 60 job losses on the cards Ross Robertson

Politics
'Rising star' MP promoted to Shadow Education Secretary Ross Robertson

Council
Plans in for latest work at Sunderland's historic Elephant Tea Rooms building Chris Binding

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Education
Survey reveals shocking impact of pandemic on young people’s confidence Neil Fatkin

Education
Pupils to recycle crisp packets to create foil blankets Neil Fatkin

Education
Children and parents come together to help tackle climate change Neil Fatkin

Education
Children make their mark as new school starts to take shape Neil Fatkin

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The 12 Sunderland areas with the highest Covid infection rates Ryan Smith

Coronavirus
Eight photos of shoppers and commuters as compulsory face masks are reintroduced Georgina Cutler

Coronavirus
Shoppers in Sunderland have their say on the reintroduction of masks Ryan Smith

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SHAPING UP: Helping you get out and about when it’s cold and dark on a morning By The Newsroom

Coronavirus
Sunderland reacts on eve of new Covid restrictions starting in England Debra Fox

Health
CHILDLINE ADVICE: The negative impact Covid-19 has had on disabled children By The Newsroom

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BENEFITS EXPERT: How the changes to Universal Credit will affect claimants By The Newsroom

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Christmas
Festive photos for Christmas decoration inspo Debra Fox

People
Sunderland charity supporting special needs children in unique way Sam Johnson

People
Storm Arwen: Hendon house wall collapses after strong winds hit Sunderland Pamela Bilalova

Weather
Official opening of Sunderland’s ice rink in Keel Square cancelled Ryan Smith

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I’m A Celebrity returns to screens after Storm Arwen forced ITV show off the air Heather Carrick

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Children's poor table manners blighting family mealtimes Fiona Evans

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Parents of children under five are set to spend nearly £350 each on activities a... Richard Jenkins