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Sunderland schoolgirl ‘overwhelmed’ by letter from Buckingham Palace

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Harjit Bariana at a previous court appearance.

Sunderland takeaway boss jailed for cruelly exploiting vulnerable men he kept as slaves

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The court heard a row between the pair broke out during a visit to Creswell Towers holiday park.

South Tyneside businessman denies murdering Sunderland employee

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Lynne Symonds with Wulugu students.

Sunderland woman returns to African tribe where she has helped thousands of children

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Incredible audition video of America’s Got Talent star Courtney Hadwin racks up 120 million views

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Disgraced Sunderland police officer and drugs gang kingpin see conviction appeals rejected

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Sunderland quiz league player crowned Brain of Britain in BBC contest

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Remembering the 183 children who died in Sunderland tragedy

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Jordan Pickford is England's number one goalkeeper heading into the World Cup.

Well wishes for Sunderland-born England stars Jordan Pickford and Jordan Henderson as they prepare for World Cup opener

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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 >>

Appeal launched after attempted burglary in Sunderland

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One of the attacks happened near Fellgate Metro Station

Man cleared of two South Tyneside sex attacks

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The court heard a row between the pair broke out during a visit to Creswell Towers holiday park.

South Tyneside businessman denies murdering Sunderland employee

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The new law came into force last April.

Hundreds of North East children targeted by internet groomers in last year, figures show

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Transport More Transport >>

Roadworks Round-up: Where you may face delays in the Sunderland area on Tuesday

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Roadworks latest.

Roadworks latest: Where to expect delays on Monday, June 18, in the Sunderland area

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Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union on Arriva Rail North (Northern) will walk out for 24 hours on June 19, 21 and 23 in the long-running dispute over the roles of guards on trains.

Northern releases new timetable for RMT strike action

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Roadworks Round-up: Where you may face delays in the Sunderland area on Saturday

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Education More Education >>

Take Over Day: Pupils and teachers swap roles at school

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Business breakfast at New College Durham.

College brings firms together to ensure future of skilled workforce

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Hard at work, making the artwork.

New artwork is a tribute to 183 tragic Sunderland children

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Vote: Should university students have to sign a code of conduct for their behaviour?

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Politics More Politics >>

David Dimbleby to leave BBC's Question Time after 25 years

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Picture issued to promote the consultation over the Core Strategy and Development Plan for Sunderland

Sunderland 2033: Last chance to have your say on long-term vision for city

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Washington and Sunderland West MP Sharon Hodgson.

Sunderland MP slams Government’s Universal Credit scheme after damning report is released

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Preferred candidate for new chief executive of Sunderland City Council revealed

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Health More Health >>

Call to restrict junk food ads during catch-up TV to fight childhood obesity

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Do you feel like you have a good relationship with your GP?

Relationship with GP matters most to patients, study suggests

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The 35 medicines no longer available on NHS prescription from this month

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Burial at sea is an increasingly popular choice, says one local funeral director

Star Wars or sea burial: the rise of bespoke funerals

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Craig Bowser and daughter Chloe Gray pictured as she is treated in Sunderland Royal Hospital.

‘My Father’s Day wish’ – dad of Sunderland girl Chloe Gray makes fresh plea to find donor for life-saving treatment

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Environment More Environment >>

McDonald's to replace all plastic straws with paper ones across UK restaurants

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Photo issued by Butterfly Conservation of a Mint moth.

Dozens of new moth species settling in UK due to climate change and horticultural trade, say wildlife experts

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'Tree champion' appointed to curb felling of street trees and boost planting rates

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A Yellow Warning has been issued for wind on Thursday.

Strong winds set to hit the North East on Thursday as Met Office issues warning

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Tourists are responsible for a rise in plastic pollution in the Mediterranean Sea, says the WWF. Pic: David Jones/PA.

Tourists cause major spike in plastic pollution in the Med, warns WWF

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Your Say More Your Say >>

Campaigners celebrate victory in the West Park housing battle.

Letter of the week: 'Seaburn housing plans should be shelved like those at West Park'

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Our writer fears development plans for Seaburn could ruin the area.

Letter of the week: Sunderland redevelopment plans will 'ruin a beautiful sea front'

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Letter of the week: Return the body of Sunderland lad and brave British hero

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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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Opinion More Opinion >>

Katie Bulmer-Cooke: Invite unsung heroes to Northern Spire opening - not just same old faces

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Jordan Henderson of England during the International Friendly match between England and Costa Rica at Elland Road. (Picture: Marc Atkins/Offside/Getty Images)

How Sunderland won the World Cup ... and other England dreams ahead of opening game in Russia

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The long window wall packed with plants.

Gardening: Logistics result in giving peat-free grow bags a miss

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Careing for the elderly and disabled

Bridget Phillipson MP: ‘We owe carers huge debt of gratitude’

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What are your hopes for the World Cup?

Richard Ord: Paying the penalty for years of hurt

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Offbeat More Offbeat >>

The new Northumbria Police puppies.

Meet the cutest new recruits at Northumbria Police

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The World Cup can lead to a strain between couples.

The couples' guide to surviving the World Cup

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The top toys as decided by Argos Toy buyers for Christmas 2018. Picture: PA.

These are the must-have toys you’ll be buying for Christmas 2018

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Salad cream or sandwich cream?

Vote: Should Heinz Salad Cream change its name?

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