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Thug cut pub landlord's neck with broken bottle

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Mark Taylor was sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court.

Pervert spared jail despite having 'grotesque' collection of child abuse pictures and videos

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Two year old Jax Kelly enjoys an ice cream with dad Ryan.

Sunderland enjoys hottest day of the year as city basks in mini heatwave

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Wright's appeal has been rejected by the Court of Appeal.

High Court rejects Sunderland thug's bid to have jail term cut

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Sunderland cocaine ‘investor’ ordered to repay £107,000

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10 child sex offenders in the Sunderland area sentenced so far in 2018

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Countdown on for Sunderland’s first Tall Ships Races

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Artist captures construction of Sunderland's new Northern Spire bridge on canvas

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Council chiefs prepare £100m bid for Sunderland train station improvement works

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Sharon Hodgson MP: Twenty years on, Lucy’s legacy lives on through my work as an MP

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Sunderland cocaine ‘investor’ ordered to repay £107,000

Crime
Mark Taylor was sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court.

Pervert spared jail despite having 'grotesque' collection of child abuse pictures and videos

Crime
Wright's appeal has been rejected by the Court of Appeal.

High Court rejects Sunderland thug's bid to have jail term cut

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The new series of TV show Police Interceptors is set to kick off this month.

New series of Police Interceptors begins this month

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Transport More Transport >>

Delays after crash on A19

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A184 Felling bypass will be closed to traffic overnight on Sunday. Pic Google Maps.

Drivers warned of A184 Felling bypass closure

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Virgins state-of- the-art Azuma train.

New Azuma train makes first visit to Sunderland

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Ongoing and upcoming roadworks in the Sunderland area include the following.

Roadworks latest: Where to expect delays on Friday, April 20, in the Sunderland area

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Education More Education >>

Campaigners protest plans to close village school in Durham

Education
Zoe Cooper, Student Union Digital Communications Assistant at Sunderland University with some of the posters Picture: DAVID WOOD

Sunderland students animate need for culture change

Education
The main entrance at Hill View Junior Academy has been closed. Picture by Google Maps.

Unsafe tree forces Sunderland school to close main entrance

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National Offer Day is when parents find out if their children have been allocated places at their preferred primary school.

National Offer Day: What to do if you didn't get your first-choice primary school

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Business More Business >>

Delays after crash on A19

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A184 Felling bypass will be closed to traffic overnight on Sunday. Pic Google Maps.

Drivers warned of A184 Felling bypass closure

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Virgins state-of- the-art Azuma train.

New Azuma train makes first visit to Sunderland

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Take over the Chirton Post Office that’s a community hub

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Politics More Politics >>

Sunderland street demolition plans set for approval

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Sunderland station.

Julie Elliott MP: Light at the end of the tunnel for Sunderland’s ‘unacceptable’ station – but I’ll keep up the pressure

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Council chiefs prepare £100m bid for Sunderland train station improvement works

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A report is recommending the Sunderland City Council adopts legal powers to seize vehicles involved in waste transport or deposit offences.

'They know they're breaking the law' - readers back plans to crush vehicles used for fly-tipping in Sunderland

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Health More Health >>

Police Interceptors stars set for Stadium of Light fundraiser

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Avocado is ideal for a good quality fat source

Katie Bulmer-Cooke: Why putting more thought into food choices is a good thing

Lifestyle
'I have certainly witnessed a rise in the number of people struggling to pay for a relative's funeral and this is a major concern," says Mr Hogg

Is it time to speak openly about dying?

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Do you think the scheme is a good idea?

Should NHS patients be allowed to tailor their own care with personal budgets?

Health
Julia Ball is looking for a replacement for daughter Kirsty's beloved Tommee Tippee cup

Devoted mum’s search to replace disabled daughter’s beloved cup goes viral

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Environment More Environment >>

Motorist cut free after Iceland van overturns

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The planting took place despite adverse weather conditions.

Volunteers’ pride as group continues bid to improve community

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At Wapping Burn are, from left, Wear Rivers Trust secretary Neil Ashforth, local volunteer William Wilkinson, Sandra Wardle from Novus Business Centre , Jim Wood from Caterpillar, and local volunteer Gary Smith helping out with the final day wetland planting task.

Appeal to help wildlife thrive on industrial estate

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Childminder Terri Brooks with her six-year-old daughter Alice, who have signed up to the My Wild Sunderland campaign.

Campaign urges people to go wild and do their bit to keep Sunderland clean

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Marsden Grotto

Work pressing ahead on £500,000 Marsden Grotto hotel development

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Your Say More Your Say >>

Volunteers and sponsors help out in renovations at SAFC Fans Museum.

Why not get involved with the Fans’ Museum in Sunderland?

Your Say
Obesity is a national crisis, says Dr George Rae.

Obesity is a national health crisis which won’t go away

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Business Secretary Greg Clark. Pic: PA.

Greg Clark should resign if GKN sale is allowed to go ahead

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The Southern Area fields, in Washington, hosted a charity match for Bradley Lowery back in 2017.

Sunderland Echo Letter of the week: Threatened sports fields are 'necessary community asset'

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Opinion More Opinion >>

Julie Elliott MP: Light at the end of the tunnel for Sunderland’s ‘unacceptable’ station – but I’ll keep up the pressure

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Captain Scarlet.

Richard Ord: No strings attached? Pull the other one!

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The law to protecting your home from an intruder.

Legal Eagle: How much force can you use to protect your home from burglars?

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Avocado is ideal for a good quality fat source

Katie Bulmer-Cooke: Why putting more thought into food choices is a good thing

Lifestyle
Am I doing anything wrong by renting privately?

Why am I being investigated over Housing Benefit claim?

Opinion

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A mushroom cloud

Sunderland, Tyneside and Teesside named on list of Russia's nuclear targets in UK

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How many of these haunted buildings have you been to?

10 of the most haunted buildings in the North East of England

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How much do you think is enough to spend?

This is how much Sunderland women expect their partners to spend on an engagement ring

Offbeat
Naked Attraction is auditioning in the North East for contestants.

Naked Attraction holds North East auditions for contestants - are you brave enough to apply?

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