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Sheff Wed fans launch Bradley Lowery fundraiser after alleged mockery Ross Robertson

While we know second hand is a great option, there’s also plenty that can be done when you buy new clothes to help the environment too. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Being fashionable as well as sustainable Angela Terry

Forensic investigators from Northumbria Police examine the felled Sycamore Gap tree, on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Man, in his 60s, arrested as part of Sycamore Gap investigation Ross Robertson

The new bakers in the Great British Bake-Off tent. From left, Josh, Nicky, Amos, Cristy, Dana, Rowan, Saku, Matty, Tasha, Abbi, Keith, Dan (Picture: Channel 4/Love Productions/Mark Bourdillon)

So nice to see the Bake-Off back Philip Cunnington

A significant police presence in and around the cemetery after the discovery of the body.

Body discovered in cemetery identified as missing man Stephen Simmons Neil Fatkin

Teams 'considering opportunities' for felled tree and site Ross Robertson

Bill Maughan with his Musto Skiff UK National Champion trophy.

Meet Sunderland's recently crowned UK sailing champion, Bill Maughan Neil Fatkin

Go Ahead passengers will be affected by two seven-day strikes.

Bus strikes confirmed for Sunderland Tony Gillan

Paul Shiell. Picture c/o Northumbria Police.

'Disgusting' attacker smeared faeces on Tesco worker Karon Kelly

Ferguson and Harrison. Pictures c/o Northumbria Police.

Woman punched, kicked and stripped of trainers on doorstep Karon Kelly

Ian Montieth-Preston of CAMRA presents Martin Thompson of The Courtyard Cafe Bar at Arts Centre Washington with a certificate marking 20 successive years in the Good Pub Guide. Sunderland Echo image.

Bar toasts 20 consecutive years in the Good Beer Guide Tony Gillan

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The area of land in Holmeside where the proposed car park would be built.

New 200 bay car park and mobility hub proposed for city centre Neil Fatkin

Go North East drivers are to strike next week

Sunderland bus chaos looms as Go North East drivers vote to walk out Kevin Clark

South Shields Interchange. on the day of the Great North Run 2023. Pic via Nexus.

Metro has 'busiest ever day' on date of Great North Run 2023 Nic Marko

An artist's impression of how the cycle lanes may look.

Two-way cycle lane proposed as Sunderland looks to become a Cycle City Neil Fatkin

Picture c/o Google Streetview.

Drivers warned of A19 closures south of Sunderland By The Newsroom

The scheme could disappear in January 2024. Sunderland Echo image.

‘Free after Three’ parking to be scrapped Tony Gillan

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Boris Johnson's swimming pool plans have been hampered by the local newt population (Image: NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

Boris Johnson's pool plans get the go ahead - no 'newt motel' needed Amber Allott

‘Most complained’ about airline makes major changes to winter schedule. (Photo: Getty Images)

‘Most complained’ about airline makes major changes to winter schedule Isabella Boneham

BBC introduces new rules for flagship presenters after Lineker row Heather Carrick

Crime See more

Jack Woodley

Teenage murderers lose appeal over killing of Jack Woodley Jess Glass

PA picture: A flower placed at the tree at Sycamore Gap, next to Hadrian's Wall, in Northumberland which has come down overnight after being "deliberately felled," the Northumberland National Park Authority has said. Picture date: Thursday September 28, 2023.

Teenager released on bail as Sycamore Gap investigation continues Ross Robertson

Teenager arrested after tree allegedly felled at Sycamore Gap Ross Robertson

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates Court

Sunderland man faces jail for aggressive crimes aimed at his cousin Gareth Crickmer

Appeal after alleged assault outside pub Ross Robertson

Photo: Northumbria Police.

Sunderland mum punched police officer in the face Gareth Crickmer

New Springs City Church. Picture c/o Google Streetview.

Burglar rugby tackled by pastor after breaking into church Gareth Crickmer

An image of the man the police would like to trace in connection with an alleged attempted burglary.

Police look to trace man in connection with alleged attempted burglary Neil Fatkin

Weather See more

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Sunderland.

Weather warning issued as Storm Agnes set to batter Sunderland Neil Fatkin

The scene in Washington Village after Sunday's thunderstorm.

Footage shows Washington Village submerged underwater after thunderstorm Neil Fatkin

The autumn and winter storm season is upon us.

Everything you need to know as Met Office reveals storm names Neil Fatkin

Sea fret can hide the view - and the sun - on spring and summer days.

Sea fret - a look at the foggy phenomenon which spoils sunny days in Sunderland Ross Robertson

Business See more

There is no longer a Clarks in The Bridges. Google/Sunderland Echo.

Clarks confirms permanent closure of Sunderland branch Tony Gillan

Aldi has revealed where it is looking to open new stores after a £1.4billion investment pledge.

Aldi urged to build new store in Hendon Ross Robertson

Grundfos apprentices Mitchell Welsh, Finlay Hamilton, Alfie Cullerton, Sam Lawley, Aaron Halliday, with production supervisors Andy Robinson and Alan Summerson.

Six new apprentices are taken on Tony Gillan

An aerial view of Sunderland's Nissan plant. Submitted picture.

Sunderland celebrates success on National Manufacturing Day. By The Newsroom

Politics See more

Avant Homes is proposing to build 260 new homes at the site of South Tyneside College (CGI Indicative of housetypes to be built)

Plans officially submitted to demolish college and build huge housing estate Chris Binding

File image c/o Pixabay.

Plans approved for new 'takeaway coffee shop' Chris Binding

135 Chester Road, Sunderland (August, 2023). Picture: Google Maps

New restaurant approved for former bank building in Chester Road Chris Binding

Education See more

Dr Andrew Singleton.

City graduate wins share of $3m award for pioneering research Neil Fatkin

Southmoor Academy students raised hundreds of pounds for the charity Jeans for Genes.

Sunderland children don their denim to support Jeans for Genes charity Neil Fatkin

Top row left to right: Louise Hindmarch, Katie, Oliver, Catherine Bhatti. Bottom row left to right: Tommy, Sophia, Jay.

Harry Watts Academy in Sunderland receives 'Outstanding' Ofsted inspection repor... Jennifer Mitchell

Picture issued by the University of Sunderland.

New £1.6million esports lab and mock law court launched at university By The Newsroom

Health See more

The charity enjoys celebrity support from TV star Claudia Winkleman (Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images)

Support celebrity style against child cancer cause Chris Page

Building Blocks Day Centre founder, Lee Nicholson, hopes the initiative can help to bridge the digital divide.

Building Blocks Day Centre to bridge digital divide with new IT hub Neil Fatkin

Dr Shaz Wahid.

Hospital chief's services warning as new strike looms Tom Patterson

Opinion See more

RICHARD ORD: Braverman on the warpath... is there an election looming by any cha... Richard Ord

Coffees can have a lot of syrups and sugars included.

SHAPING UP: How special autumn seasonal coffees could sabotage your weight loss ... Graham Low

A drug test. Photo by Getty Images

LEGAL EAGLE: Agreeing to a drug test when seeking access to your children is the... Andrew Freckleton

Tech firms can build protection into their platforms which will prevent them being bombarded with harmful suicide and self-harm content on social media.

CHILDLINE: The responsibility for staying safe online shouldn’t be on children Darren Worth

People See more

St Joseph’s RC Church first opened its doors in Millfield on October 16, 1873. Sunderland Echo image.

Parish announces 150th anniversary celebrations Tony Gillan

Broadcasting legend Trevor McDonald was among those fortunate enough to meet Steph and Phill Capewell at the awards ceremony.

Sunderland charity takes top award at star-studded ceremony Tony Gillan

Gentoo tenants were given vital fire safety training.

Residents become fire safety ambassadors to help keep people safe Tony Gillan

These pubs all feature in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2024. Sunderland Echo images.

All the pubs in and around Sunderland which feature in the Good Beer Guide 2024 Tony Gillan

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The train drivers' union says the timing of the strikes was not aimed as disrupting Tory members attending their annual conference

Union says Tory accusations inspired train strike targeting conference Nancy Fielder

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images.

Betrayal of the North: Boris Johnson hits out at PM on HS2 Nancy Fielder

September 15 EuroMillions jackpot yet to be claimed; could it be you? Benjamin Jackson