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New arrest in hunt for killer of Sunderland schoolgirl Nikki Allan

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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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Thompson Road. Southwick

Woman died days after firework attack on Sunderland home

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Michael Price.

Pair to face murder trial over man's death

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Thug cut pub landlord's neck with broken bottle

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

Health

Couples asked to share big day photos of Sunderland's castle ahead of Royal Wedding

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

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

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Crime More Crime >>

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

Crime
Wright's appeal has been rejected by the Court of Appeal.

High Court rejects Sunderland thug's bid to have jail term cut

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Transport More Transport >>

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

Roadworks latest: Where to expect delays on Friday, April 20, in the Sunderland area

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A184 Felling bypass will be closed to traffic overnight on Sunday. Pic Google Maps.

Drivers warned of A184 Felling bypass closure

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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

Education
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

Education
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 >>

Nissan cuts posts at its Sunderland plant

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Heather and David Anderton, who got married in July 2005, are sharing some their wedding pictures taken in the grounds of the 14th Century landmark for the exhibition.

Couples asked to share big day photos of Sunderland's castle ahead of Royal Wedding

Sunderland

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

Transport
Citizens Advice found around 140,000 households have been left without gas or electricity in the last year because they cannot afford to top up their prepayment energy meter. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

Thousands of families can't afford to top up their energy meter

Business

Politics More Politics >>

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

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Barnes ward candidates, clockwise from top left, Tim Ellis (Lib Dem), Zaf Iqbal (Labour), Caroline Robinson (Greens), Antony Mullen (Conservatives).

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

Politics
Sunderland station.

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

Transport 2

Sunderland street demolition plans set for approval

Sunderland

Health More Health >>

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

Health
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

Lifestyle
'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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Do you think the scheme is a good idea?

Should NHS patients be allowed to tailor their own care with personal budgets?

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Environment More Environment >>

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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Marsden Grotto

Work pressing ahead on £500,000 Marsden Grotto hotel development

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Your Say More Your Say >>

Councillors represent their wards at Hartlepool Civic Centre.

Letter of the week: Is this the best the political parties in Hartlepool can come up with?

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

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

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

Your Say
Obesity is a national crisis, says Dr George Rae.

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

Your Say

Opinion More Opinion >>

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

Transport 2
Captain Scarlet.

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

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The law to protecting your home from an intruder.

Legal Eagle: How much force can you use to protect your home from burglars?

Crime 1
Avocado is ideal for a good quality fat source

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

Lifestyle
Am I doing anything wrong by renting privately?

Why am I being investigated over Housing Benefit claim?

Opinion

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

Offbeat
How much do you think is enough to spend?

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

Offbeat
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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