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‘We will never rebuild with Short’ - your reaction to Sunderland’s relegation

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Sunderland in action against Burton Albion.

‘Pick ourselves up. Dust ourselves down’ - 11 things you said on Twitter after Sunderland’s relegation

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What will the weather have in store this week?

Is the mini-heatwave over? What this week's weather has in store

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A brave young fan tries to come to terms with Sunderland's relegation.

Sunderland relegated to football's third division after late defeat to Burton Albion

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Tension and torment on the terraces as Sunderland fans watch relegation nightmare unfold

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Fans left 'absolutely devastated' as Sunderland AFC are relegated

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New arrest in hunt for killer of Sunderland schoolgirl Nikki Allan

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Motorists warned of A19 closures overnight for roadworks

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Nissan is reducing the number of permanent salaried positions at its Sunderland plant

Nissan cuts posts at its Sunderland plant

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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 >>

Police appeal after child knocked down

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Sharon Henderson

New arrest in hunt for killer of Sunderland schoolgirl Nikki Allan

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Michael Price.

Pair to face murder trial over man's death

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Mark Taylor was sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court.

Pervert spared jail despite having 'grotesque' collection of child abuse pictures and videos

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Transport More Transport >>

Roadworks round-up: Where you might face delays around Sunderland on Monday, April 23

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Diversions will be in place

Motorists warned of A19 closures overnight for roadworks

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Roadworks Round-up: The works which may cause you hold-ups in the Sunderland area on Saturday

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The A19 northbound at Easington Colliery. Copyright Google Maps.

Delays after crash on A19

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Education More Education >>

Sunderland student blogger tests social media with trick Instagram posts

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Campaigners protest plans to close village school in Durham

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Zoe Cooper, Student Union Digital Communications Assistant at Sunderland University with some of the posters Picture: DAVID WOOD

Sunderland students animate need for culture change

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The main entrance at Hill View Junior Academy has been closed. Picture by Google Maps.

Unsafe tree forces Sunderland school to close main entrance

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Business More Business >>

Roadworks round-up: Where you might face delays around Sunderland on Monday, April 23

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Diversions will be in place

Motorists warned of A19 closures overnight for roadworks

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Roadworks Round-up: The works which may cause you hold-ups in the Sunderland area on Saturday

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Politics More Politics >>

Majority of Sunderland people stand by how they voted over Brexit

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Candidates for the Doxford ward in the Sunderland council local elections. Clockwise, from top left, George Edward Brown (Conservatives), Elizabeth Gibson (Labour), Alan Robinson (Green Party) and Peter Walton (Lib Dems).

Meet the Doxford candidates vying for your vote in the Sunderland council local elections

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Candidates for the Copt Hill ward in the Sunderland council local elections. Clockwise, from top left, Anthony Allen (Independent), Jack Edward Cunningham (Labour and Co-Operative Party), Patrician Ann Francis (Conservative Party) and Esme Rose Stafford Featherstone (Green Party).

Meet the Copt Hill ward candidates vying for your vote in the Sunderland council local elections

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Castle ward candidates, clockwise from top left, James Doyle (Conservatives), Rebecca Lapping (Greens), Jack Stoker (Lib Dems), Doris McKnight (Labour).

Meet the Castle ward candidates who want your vote in the Sunderland council local elections

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Health More Health >>

Shortlist revealed for Best of Health Awards

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Michael Roper.

Sunderland grandad with heart problems praises NHS for two decades of care

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Police Interceptors Mike "Spike" Fisher (left) and Ian Squire , with police dogs Lottie and Kaizer, and event organiser David Barker.

Police Interceptors stars set for Stadium of Light fundraiser

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Avocado is ideal for a good quality fat source

Katie Bulmer-Cooke: Why putting more thought into food choices is a good thing

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'I have certainly witnessed a rise in the number of people struggling to pay for a relative's funeral and this is a major concern," says Mr Hogg

Is it time to speak openly about dying?

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Motorists warned to take care following spate of accidents

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The Iceland van on its side. Photo by Jordan Smith.

Motorist cut free after Iceland van overturns

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The planting took place despite adverse weather conditions.

Volunteers’ pride as group continues bid to improve community

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At Wapping Burn are, from left, Wear Rivers Trust secretary Neil Ashforth, local volunteer William Wilkinson, Sandra Wardle from Novus Business Centre , Jim Wood from Caterpillar, and local volunteer Gary Smith helping out with the final day wetland planting task.

Appeal to help wildlife thrive on industrial estate

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Childminder Terri Brooks with her six-year-old daughter Alice, who have signed up to the My Wild Sunderland campaign.

Campaign urges people to go wild and do their bit to keep Sunderland clean

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Your Say More Your Say >>

Our writer feels Washington deserves a greater slice of Sunderland City Council cash.

Letter of the week: Sunderland City Council should spend more money on Washington

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Volunteers and sponsors help out in renovations at SAFC Fans Museum.

Why not get involved with the Fans’ Museum in Sunderland?

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Obesity is a national crisis, says Dr George Rae.

Obesity is a national health crisis which won’t go away

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Business Secretary Greg Clark. Pic: PA.

Greg Clark should resign if GKN sale is allowed to go ahead

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Opinion More Opinion >>

How Universal Credit will affect a lone parent - a benefits expert explains

Opinion
Staying indoors can help combat allergies such as hay fever.

Allergies and how you can protect your family from them

Opinion
From drab shed to tropical paradise - Fiona Fisk (Floral Pavilion Co-ordinator for Harrogate Flower Show) unlocks the new Secret Sheds attraction.

Gardening: Look out for special deals at Harrogate Spring Flower Show

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Sunderland station.

Julie Elliott MP: Light at the end of the tunnel for Sunderland’s ‘unacceptable’ station – but I’ll keep up the pressure

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Captain Scarlet.

Richard Ord: No strings attached? Pull the other one!

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Offbeat More Offbeat >>

A mushroom cloud

Sunderland, Tyneside and Teesside named on list of Russia's nuclear targets in UK

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How many of these haunted buildings have you been to?

10 of the most haunted buildings in the North East of England

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How much do you think is enough to spend?

This is how much Sunderland women expect their partners to spend on an engagement ring

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Naked Attraction is auditioning in the North East for contestants.

Naked Attraction holds North East auditions for contestants - are you brave enough to apply?

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