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Praise for Sunderland victims after perverted South Tyneside doctor jailed

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Litter in Sunderland.

'Lazy' and 'irresponsible' driver fined £150 for throwing cans out of car window

Environment

A sign for public toilets.

Campaign wants businesses to open their loos as the scale of public toilet closures in Sunderland is revealed

Business

Ben Stokes and wife Clare at Bristol Crown Court.

Durham and England cricketer Ben Stokes cleared of affray after fight in Bristol

Crime

Roker Pier tours prove so popular that booking website can't cope

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Broadband boost for thousands of homes in Sunderland

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Faye Tozer is ready to learn some new Steps for Strictly Come Dancing

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Sunderland drug addict who tried to steal £1,250 Gucci top gets second chance

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The car which crashed into security barriers outside the Houses of Parliament. Pic: Ewelina U Ochab/Twitter/PA Wire.

LIVE: Counter-terrorism police investigate as car crashes outside Houses of Parliament

Crime

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

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Praise for Sunderland victims after perverted South Tyneside doctor jailed

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The front the of the Laila salon, which has been boarded up following the van attack.

Heartbreak for hairdressers after business is rammed by truck day before launch

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It is hoped this woman can help police with their inquiries.

Appeal to find women as police try to trace cash thieves

Durham

Litter in Sunderland.

'Lazy' and 'irresponsible' driver fined £150 for throwing cans out of car window

Environment

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Roadworks latest: Where to expect delays on Wednesday, August 15, in the Sunderland area

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Picture: Charlie Johnson.

Elderly motorist brings Metro to standstill after driving onto line

Transport

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

Roadworks latest: Where to expect delays on Tuesday, August 14, in the Sunderland area

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Delays warning after crash on roundabout over A19

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Education More Education >>

College floristry department in running for national awards

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From left: Namena Smith, Colin Fishwick, Coun Lynda Scanlan, Coun John Kelly, Sandra Kennedy and Joanne Youngson.

New Sunderland project to support people with dyslexia

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Students from Duke University in America visiting Durham.

Charities get a boost from American students

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Figures have been released highlighting the level of development of five-year-olds in school. Picture by PA Archive/PA Images

Increase in number of Sunderland’s five-year-olds hitting school targets

Education

Business More Business >>

Roadworks latest: Where to expect delays on Wednesday, August 15, in the Sunderland area

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The front the of the Laila salon, which has been boarded up following the van attack.

Heartbreak for hairdressers after business is rammed by truck day before launch

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A sign for public toilets.

Campaign wants businesses to open their loos as the scale of public toilet closures in Sunderland is revealed

Business

Sharon Appleby of Sunderland Bid.

Put in your bid to be the best in Wearside business

Business

Politics More Politics >>

Campaign wants businesses to open their loos as the scale of public toilet closures in Sunderland is revealed

Business

Labour could back Tories’ bid for more scrutiny of Sunderland’s children’s services

Sunderland

Sharon Hodgson MP.

Sunderland MP to launch 'Brexit survey'

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New homes being built. Picture by PA Wire/PA Images

Campaign group criticise plans to build hundreds of homes on green belt land in Sunderland

Politics

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Heatwave sees hundreds more patients attend Sunderland A&E in ‘unprecedented summer surge’

Health

Patients in a GP surgery reception.

Sunderland patients finding it harder to contact their GP over the phone

Health

Have you spotted any jellyfish?

What to do if you're stung by a jellyfish after sightings off Sunderland coast

Health

(L-R) Coun Victoria ONeil, Coun Barbara McClennan, Carole Rutherford, Letesia Smith and Coun Michael Mordey.

Funding boost provides new garden for Sunderland autism support service

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A team of junior doctors. Picture by Jim Varney.

Junior doctors give Sunderland and South Tyneside health trust top rating

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Environment More Environment >>

'Lazy' and 'irresponsible' driver fined £150 for throwing cans out of car window

Environment

Have you spotted any jellyfish?

What to do if you're stung by a jellyfish after sightings off Sunderland coast

Health

Firefighters have been called to tackle a bench fire in Houghton.

Firefighters tackle park bench blaze

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Boldon Colliery Working Men's Club

Historic social club set to be demolished and replaced with housing after years sitting empty

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The Tyne Tunnel.

Tyne Tunnel lights trial in bid to improve traffic merging onto A19

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How Roker pier vandals were beaten by Victorian brilliance and community endeavour

Opinion

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What you can expect if you are accused of ‘upskirting’

Opinion

Propellers of the City.

Sunderland BID: City making culture more accessible to all

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"Coaches delivering the sports sessions were brilliant."

Katie Bulmer-Cooke: Sport sessions great for kids

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Research has shown that smiling helps us, and those around us, feel happier.

Ten ways to make yourself happier - without having to spend a penny

Opinion

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Little Nana Iris has told us all what she thinks of Sunderland AFC's recent performance.

Little Nana Iris gives her verdict on Sunderland AFC's performance outside Stadium of Light

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We love Little Nana Iris!

‘Sunderland’s own Mrs Doubtfire’ - readers show their love for viral Little Nana Iris

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International Cat Day: Your pictures of marvellous moggies

Offbeat

Ant McPartlin admitted a drink-driving charge earlier this year.

Ant McPartlin announces break from television until 2019

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