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The heart-warming moment ‘selfless’ seven-year-old has her hair cut for charity Pamela Bilalova

Lifestyle
LEGAL EAGLE: Worried I won’t have a say in what happens to my son By The Newsroom

Health
SHAPING UP: One of the best ways to boost your motivation involves group trainin... By The Newsroom

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Emergency services called to the scene of a road traffic collision in Sunderland Ryan Smith

Politics
Plans to demolish former cinema and bingo hall to make way for student flats Chris Binding

Crime
Stolen motorbike recovered and four arrested after police dog search Tommy Greene

Politics
Public inquiry into land at new Durham County Council HQ set to restart James Harrison

Coronavirus
PM confirms fan return for NUFC, SAFC and Pools Dominic Scurr

Crime
Man with broken leg sparked row with girlfriend when he was going for a pint Gareth Crickmer

People
Inquest in girls claimed in crash on hold as court case proceeds Fiona Thompson

Crime
The 14 places where most crime is reported across the south of Sunderland Kevin Clark

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Police crackdown on dangerous drivers putting lives at risk Sophie Brownson

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British Airways launch new flights from Newcastle Airport to Portugal Poppy Kennedy

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Dramatic photograph shows damage at scene of A181 crash near Wingate Poppy Kennedy

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These are the countries on the green travel list Poppy Kennedy

Coronavirus
RECAP: Transport secretary announces UK travel green list Georgina Cutler

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Crime
Knifeman sent back to jail for having blade while on post-prison supervision Karon Kelly

Crime
Update after man is arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crash Fiona Thompson

Crime
Tip off leads police to uncover cannabis farm Fiona Thompson

Politics
Labour's Joy Allen gets 'dream job' as Durham Police and Crime Commissioner James Harrison

Crime
Assault, theft and other recent Sunderland court cases Kevin Clark

Crime
Uninsured driver caught in car after drinking four cans of Foster's Gareth Crickmer

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Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crash on Sunderland road Fiona Thompson

Crime
Shoeless Sunderland man missing his false teeth spat at police officers Gareth Crickmer

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Weather
BBC weather presenter shares how to track lightning Ryan Smith

Weather
Sunderland's weekly forecast as city set for sunny intervals and heavy showers Poppy Kennedy

Weather
Met office forecasts rain and windy conditions for week ahead Georgina Cutler

Weather
Sunderland weather forecast for the May Day bank holiday weekend Ryan Smith

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Business
Plans lodged for new bar in Durham city which will create full-time jobs Chris Binding

Business
Greggs eyes return to pre-pandemic profits after lockdown slump Sophie Brownson

People
TV presenter George Clarke invests in future of Sunderland Vaux brewery Poppy Kennedy

Business
Bar, restaurant and kitchen jobs available at pubs and other venues in city Tony Gillan

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Coronavirus
Government wants to see intimate contact between family and friends ‘restored’ Poppy Kennedy

Politics
Labour loses control of Durham County Council for the first time in a century James Harrison

Politics
Angela Rayner axed as Labour's chairman in aftermath of election results Fiona Thompson

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Education
Head teacher 'truly sorry' over letter which hurt Bangladeshi community Fiona Thompson

Education
Sunderland primary head to return in wake of controversial letter Fiona Thompson

Education
Schools urged to take up period poverty offer Federica Bedendo

Opinion
Families have their say on summer schools programme Debra Fox

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Coronavirus
Boris Johnson confirms the easing of lockdown in England Ryan Smith

Coronavirus
Live updates as Boris Johnson holds press conference to ease lockdown rules Ryan Smith

Health
Hundreds stripped of disability support cash Joanna Morris

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Health
CHILDLINE ADVICE: Everything is happening all at once, I don’t know what to do By The Newsroom

Lifestyle
Some of your favourite places in Sunderland for a roast dinner Debra Fox

Lifestyle
BENEFITS EXPERT: How savings or capital could affect the claiming of benefits By The Newsroom

Politics
SHARON HODGSON: Work with private enterprise to create highly-skilled jobs By The Newsroom

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People
Here's where you can - and can't - walk your dog on Sunderland's beaches Kevin Clark

People
Bookies offer odds on name of Perrie and Ox's baby Ross Robertson

People
Sunderland animal charity receive 'out of control' influx of lockdown rabbits Georgina Cutler

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Firefighters put out fires as crews continue to battle rise in arson incidents Fiona Thompson

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Wendy's fast food chain makes UK comeback to rival McDonald's and Burger King - ... Carly Roberts

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The lockdown changes happening in England from next week - announced by Boris Jo... Carly Roberts

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Tesco and Asda are introducing sustainable shopping changes – here’s what you ne... Alex Nelson