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Planned overhaul of fire service could see 54 new firefighters recruited Chris Binding

Business
LNER reveals proposal to scrap its train service between Sunderland and London Kevin Clark

Crime
Robber left woman with broken wrist after snatching £20 at cash machine Karon Kelly

People
Dad of Sunderland man Ryan Collier seeks answers as inquest date is confirmed Georgina Cutler

Crime
Man jailed over crime spree on 16th anniversary of father's brutal murder Karon Kelly

Crime
Sentencing date pushed back for woman who caused death of girls in crash Fiona Thompson

Crime
Manor House Care Home owners admit housing breaches found head of fatal fire Fiona Thompson

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Emergency teams find missing person after coastal search Fiona Thompson

People
Readers react to calls to rename Newcastle Airport to include Sunderland Ryan Smith

Crime
Man wanted in connection with fraud investigation arrested Poppy Kennedy

Weather
When thunderstorm will hit North East this week after heatwave weekend Poppy Kennedy

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All the mobile speed camera locations in Sunderland Claire Schofield

Politics
Sunderland's Lib Dems call for airport name change Debra Fox

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Ticket machine problem means it is cash only on Sunderland Metro line Kevin Clark

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Long delays on A1 near Sunderland turn off following collision Poppy Kennedy

People
Plans unveiled for two-way cycle lane along Sunderland's seafront Fiona Thompson

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Metros suspended as firefighters tackle line side fire near Pelaw Poppy Kennedy

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Crime
Teacher suffered serious injuries after being hit by truck while out running Karon Kelly

Crime
CCTV shows how thug rammed into rival's car during night of violence Karon Kelly

Crime
Man stole booze from a Sunderland service station three times in four days Gareth Crickmer

Crime
30,000 court cases scrapped as victims back out Tommy Lumby

Crime
Reports of 'distressed' man with metal bar in Sunderland street Poppy Kennedy

Crime
Sunderland drink driver who fled from cops caught after passers-by helped police Gareth Crickmer

Crime
Pervert caught with sick images of children aged between one and 15 Karon Kelly

Crime
CCTV appeal after 'violent altercation' in Washington Kevin Clark

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Weather
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms Pamela Bilalova

Weather
Hour-by-hour Sunderland weather forecast for Sunday Georgina Cutler

Weather
When temperatures will be highest on the hottest weekend of the year Georgina Cutler

Weather
Hour-by-hour weather forecast as Sunderland temperatures set to soar to 24°C Pamela Bilalova

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Coronavirus
Why lockdown lifting has been delayed - the reasons behind PM's decision Kevin Clark

Coronavirus
New wedding rules - guest limit, table service and dancing ban Newsroom

Business
Plans approved for new bar with two floors in Seaham Chris Binding

Consumer
Seaham store undergoes makeover to honour goalkeeper Jordan Pickford Ryan Smith

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Council
St George's cross flag raised above Sunderland Civic Centre Newsroom

Politics
Steel sculpture paying tribute to a former school approved by councillors Chris Binding

News
Sunderland road closed off after flytippers leave behind shocking mess Fiona Thompson

EducationSee more

People
Sunderland University boss Graeme Thompson receives MBE for services to city Kevin Clark

Business
University chief reveals talks with Fulwell 73 for production centre in city Ross Robertson

Education
Plans for new multi-million pound Sunderland primary school approved Chris Binding

Homes and Gardens
Plans for major housing 'academy' site in Sunderland move closer Tom Patterson

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Coronavirus
Recap: PM confirms June 21 lockdown restrictions lifting delayed by four weeks Pamela Bilalova

Coronavirus
Full list of everything announced by Boris Johnson as June 21 lockdown lifting i... Ethan Shone

Coronavirus
Boris Johnson to delay lifting of coronavirus restrictions until July 19 - but 3... The Newsroom

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Health
CHILDLINE ADVICE: Everyone has a right to be the person that they want to be By The Newsroom

Lifestyle
BENEFITS EXPERT: Help with costs when needing to travel for hospital tests By The Newsroom

Opinion
RICHARD ORD: England in football tournaments is just like watching Brazil ... th... Richard Ord

Health
SHAPING UP: Five simple steps to help you with your health and fitness progress By The Newsroom

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People
Man suffers 'significant hand injury' following collision with bus Poppy Kennedy

People
Meet the Sunderland couple starring in a national TV advert for Slimming World Sophie Brownson

People
Search for family of Nigerian woman found dead in her Sunderland home Fiona Thompson

People
10 pictures of England supporters celebrating first Euro 2020 win Poppy Kennedy

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