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Tributes to tragic dad Alex Slark after Sunderland crash death

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New owner Stewart Donald

Jack Ross expected to be named Sunderland manager as Stewart Donald confirms deal agreed

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Police cordon off the area around a property in Bamburgh Close, Oxclose, Washington.

Woman arrested after 21-hour siege which saw armed police deployed

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Michael Jason Foster.

‘Prolific’ car thief banned from entering three areas of Sunderland

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Man dies in car crash close to Nissan plant in Sunderland

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35 new jobs to be created at Seaham keg manufacturing plant

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Three-car crash near railway bridge in Sunderland

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Appeals to bring home young footballer who died in Amsterdam are nearing £30,000

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Proposals to build homes on West Park have been dropped

Victory for campaigners as housing plans for Sunderland's West Park are dropped

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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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Crime More Crime >>

Sunderland motorist was more than four times the drink-drive limit

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Police cordon off the area around a property in Bamburgh Close, Oxclose, Washington.

Woman arrested after 21-hour siege which saw armed police deployed

Crime
Michael Jason Foster.

‘Prolific’ car thief banned from entering three areas of Sunderland

Crime
Parents Caroline Curry, wearing black jacket, Lisa Rutherford, with flowers, and Mark Rutherford, standing behind Lisa, at Tuesday's tribute to Chloe and Liam.

Watch as South Shields pays moving anniversary tribute to Chloe and Liam

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Transport More Transport >>

Tributes to tragic dad Alex Slark after Sunderland crash death

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Cherry Blossom Way

Man dies in car crash close to Nissan plant in Sunderland

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Ongoing and upcoming roadworks across Sunderland including the following:

Roadworks latest: Where to expect delays on Thursday, May 24, across Sunderland

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Ongoing and upcoming roadworks include the following:

Roadworks latest: Where to expect delays on Wednesday, May 23, in the Sunderland area

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Education More Education >>

Singing Sunderland school pupils London-bound after winning competition

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Seascape Primary School, Peterlee.

Troubled primary school facing financial problems which could lead to redundancies

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John Mooney, senior lecturer in public health at the University of'Sunderland

£60,000 Sunderland Uni boost to help young people battling drug and alcohol problems

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Students at New College Durham who run the dementia cafe.

College’s dementia cafe is to become a regular event

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Business More Business >>

35 new jobs to be created at Seaham keg manufacturing plant

Business
Ongoing and upcoming roadworks across Sunderland including the following:

Roadworks latest: Where to expect delays on Thursday, May 24, across Sunderland

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Ongoing and upcoming roadworks include the following:

Roadworks latest: Where to expect delays on Wednesday, May 23, in the Sunderland area

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Members of the RMT union have have voted for further strike action on Arriva Rail North trains

More delays for passengers after union votes for strike action on Arriva Rail North

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Politics More Politics >>

Sunderland student becomes youngest to get key political role

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Council bosses set to scrap proposal for permanent stopover site for travellers in Sunderland

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Olivia Burt's parents have described her as 'a wonderful young woman'.

Nightclub outside where Durham uni student died will not have licence revoked following review

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Prepaid funerals ease financial burden, says firm

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The staff at Newcastle Airport donating the bears.

Knitters urged to make new outfits for Bradley Lowery Foundation teddy bears

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Denice six weeks after surgery with her husband Billy.

Woman who fought off cancer calls on fellow ladies to enter Sunderland’s Race for Life

Health
Ken Bremner, chief executive of South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust and City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

Sunderland and South Tyneside health trust boards to merge

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Chloe Gray with one of the DKMS swab kits used to find stem cell donors.

Can you be a hero for Sunderland youngster Chloe?

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Environment More Environment >>

Community champions help clean up streets of Hetton

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Tesco to remove 'confusing' best-before labels from fruit and vegetables in bid to cut food waste

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Firefighters and Environment Agency staff have built a sandbag wall to prevent run-off water from the Alex Smiles fire affecting other businesses. Pic: Environment Agency.

Sandbag wall built to protect businesses near fire-hit Sunderland waste plant

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Firefighters were still working to dampen the blaze at Alex Smiles on Friday.

Residents near Alex Smiles blaze site warned to limit time outside

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People taking advanatge of the glorious Bank Holiday weather on the beach at Seaburn.

Two Sunderland beaches achieve Blue Flag status

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Your Say More Your Say >>

Do you agree with our letter writer's views on Sunderland City Council?

Letter of the week: 'Sunderland Council needs a good shake up'

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Former Sunderland manager Chris Coleman.

Letter of the week: 'Sad to see Chris Coleman leave Sunderland'

Your Say
Fighters during the Spanish Civil War.

Seeking stories from the Spanish Civil War

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Our writer has sympathy with wheelchair user Tara Johnson, from Whitburn, who couldn't see at Gary Barlow's Sunderland Empire concert due to people standing in front of her.

There’s not enough respect for the disabled

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Opinion More Opinion >>

Richard Ord: Why are healthy diet fads always so unappetising?

Opinion
Legal dispute. Photo: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

Legal Eagle: What happens when ex-partners move out of the area with your children?

Opinion
Katie getting in some exercise.

Katie Bulmer-Cooke: How my mother has been my inspiration for a healthy life

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The Southampton flying boat S1231 visiting North Dock Basin.

On the Waterfront: Flying boat’s trip to Sunderland in 1929

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Mental health problems can affect anyone at any time. Pic: PA.

Why you should look after your mental health – and get help if you need it

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Prince Harry and Meghan on a visit to Nottingham at the end of 2017.

How to plan a street party if you want to celebrate Harry and Meghan's wedding

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Fans of Vera pictured with Brenda Blethyn. Clockwise from right, Andy, John Payne and Marilyn Mill.

'Allo Vera! Telly fans grab selfies with Brenda Blethyn as ITV series comes to Sunderland for filming

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Anya and Sparkle, left, and the outfit on Sparkle when she was lost.

Can you help Sunderland schoolgirl Anya find her beloved doll Sparkle?

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Prince Louis Arthur Charles.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reveal name of baby son

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