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Anger over dumped rubbish which is ‘attracting rats’ in Sunderland neighbourhood

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Youngster wheelchair fencer Joshua Waddell

Sunderland teenage fencing ace needs your help to fulfil Paralympics dream

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Six-year-old Summer Green, of Hayton Close, Southwick, Sunderland, who has invited The Queen to her birthday party later this year. Summer is pictured wth dad Stephen, mum Christina, sister Carlie and brother Stephen

Sunderland six-year-old invites Queen to her birthday party

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Sunderland owner Ellis Short.

Sunderland fans call on owner Ellis Short to clarify his position on club following relegation

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Mum of murdered schoolgirl Nikki Allan ‘overwhelmed’ by public support after new arrest in case

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Sunderland teenage fencing ace needs your help to fulfil Paralympics dream

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New police plea on first anniversary of Sunderland murder

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Sunderland superfan George, 91, says ‘it’s the worst I’ve ever seen’ as club relegated

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Lee Ridley performs on Britain's Got Talent

Lost Voice Guy Lee Ridley stuns Britain's Got Talent judges

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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 >>

Mum of murdered schoolgirl Nikki Allan ‘overwhelmed’ by public support after new arrest in case

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Do you recognise this man?

Police appeal after on-line iPhone sale scam

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Ali Benaun, Sexual Assault, Timperley, Court Widnes. https://crimestoppers-uk.org/most-wanted/most-wanted-detail/?AppealId=50782

Britain’s Most Wanted list: sexual crimes

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Police at the scene of Mr Solomon's death last year.

New police plea on first anniversary of Sunderland murder

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Transport More Transport >>

Roadworks Round-up: Where you may face delays in Sunderland on Wednesday

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Roadworks across Sunderland include the following:

Roadworks latest: Where to expect delays on Tuesday, April 24, in the Sunderland area

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The scene on the A19 earlier this morning.

Broken down HGV causes delays on A19

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Roadworks round-up.

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

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Education More Education >>

Sunderland College staff strike over ongoing pay deal dispute

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The photoshopped picture of Carolyn Stritch outside of Sleeping Beauty's Castle.

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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Business More Business >>

Sunderland’s Liebherr plant reveals how it’s preparing for Brexit

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Roadworks Round-up: Where you may face delays in Sunderland on Wednesday

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Have you donated to your local food bank?

Food banks handing out record amount of emergency supplies, study finds

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The team at Evans Halshaw Vauxhall Peterlee receive their awards.

Car dealership celebrates award-winning customer care

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Politics More Politics >>

UKIP says party is ‘not dead’ in Sunderland

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Hendon candidates, clockwise, from top left, Syed Ajmol Ali (Conservatives), Richard Peter Bradley (Green Party), Barbara McClennan (Labour and Co-Operative Party), Kris Brown (The North East Party). Anthony John Usher (Lib Dems) did not supply a picture.

Meet the Hendon ward candidates for the Sunderland local election

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Candidates for the Fulwell ward, clockwise, from top left, Malcolm John Bond (Liberal Democrat), Christopher Thomas Harding (Labour), Steven Peter Murray (Green Party) and George Edward Howe (Conservatives).

Meet the Fulwell ward candidates for the Sunderland council local election

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The Cleadon and East Boldon candidates for the local elections are, from left, Margaret Meling (Labour), Jeff Milburn (Conservative) and Sarah Jean McKeown (Green Party).

Meet the Cleadon and East Boldon candidates in the South Tyneside local elections

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Health More Health >>

Katie Bulmer-Cooke: You only get one body – take care of it

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Watching out for hidden sugars.

Some 'healthy' yoghurts contain almost all of a child's recommended daily sugar intake

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Put baking hats on for children's charity.

Sunderland charity holding rainbow bake project

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Bill Wright, 70, in training.

Keen runner Bill, 70, calls on people to take part in Sunderland Big 3k

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Carol Harries, left, Chris Cordner, centre, and Gavin Foster, right, at the judging of the Best of Health Awards.

Shortlist revealed for Best of Health Awards

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Environment More Environment >>

How hayfever sufferers could be affected by the 'pollen bomb' hitting Britain

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The sheep were born earlier this month.

Meet Teeny, Tot and Tiny - the rare sheep triplets born in Durham

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Tyne and Wear firefighters at the scene of an accident.

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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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 >>

Legal Eagle: Claiming compensation for brutality by the authorities

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Commonwealth Games medallist David Bolt.

Katie Bulmer-Cooke: You only get one body – take care of it

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Staying indoors can help combat allergies such as hay fever.

Allergies and how you can protect your family from them

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

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The sheep were born earlier this month.

Meet Teeny, Tot and Tiny - the rare sheep triplets born in Durham

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The Duchess of Cambridge. Picture: PA.

Duchess of Cambridge delivers baby boy

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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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