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The annual drink drive crackdown has begun.

Police drink-drive crackdown

George Clarke was back in his hometown of Washington to launch a design challenge for local school children.

George Clarke returns to Washington to launch schools design challenge

Former ‘Legends Club’ building, Tyne Gardens, Washington. Picture: Google Maps

Housing plans submitted for former Legends club in Washington

Former New Inn pub site, Hetton. Picture: Google Maps (October, 2023)

Convenience store plans refused for former pub site

Bonners Raff apartment complex, Sunderland. Picture: Google Maps

Fire safety improvement plans for apartment block

Jenny Dixon with her card from King Charles

Double celebration for 100th birthday girl Jenny Dixon

Don't worry. This jumper is flammable.

The true meaning of Christmas: biscuits

Bridget Phillipson MP with Herrington FC

Sunderland community clubs welcome early Christmas present

Julie Elliott MP presents the cheque to representatives from the charity.

Funding boost for Sunderland bereavement charity

Tommy Lamb. Picture issued via the North East Autism Society.

Schoolboy becomes unexpected star of John Lewis Christmas campaign

Bin collections are changing between Christmas and New Year 2023.

Sunderland Christmas bin collection dates announced for 2023

Sunderland Golden Gloves ABC could close if funding is not found - and soon.

Boxing club fighting for survival amid funding shortage

The MP says despite all the Tory promises, people are still worse off. Photo by Getty Images

BRIDGET PHILLIPSON MP: The Tories are a party out of ideas and out of time

The pub went up in flames.

Dramatic footage shows flames engulfing empty pub

he North East is now home to a first-class facility where all victims of sexual assault and abuse can access medical, practical and emotional support named The Angel Centre. Head of Mountain Healthcare Keeley Rowe, NHS England National sexual abuse and assault lead Kate Davies, Northumbrias Police Commissioner, Kim McGuinness with Northumbria Police Assistant Chief Constable Alastair Simpson and NHS Head of Health & Justice Jessica Redhead.

First look inside new centre for victims of rape and sexual assault

Wishee Washee from Aladdin and Samson the cat join runners at the start of last year's Reindeer Dash.

Don your antlers for the annual Reindeer Dash
Local charities The Foundation of Light and Red Sky Foundation set to benefit from festive fun run.

Site proposed for bungalow development off Tile Shed Lane, South Tyneside. Picture: Google Maps

Former piggery site set to become new bungalow development

Former JJB Sports store at High Street West, Sunderland (November, 2023)

Update on plans for bar, nightclub and roof terrace in former JJB Sports store

Michael Robinson. Picture c/o Northumbria Police.

Brave woman kept harrowing diary of abuse she suffered

Silksworth Sports Complex is hosting a football tournament to help the homeless this Christmas.

Everyone Active uses the power of football to help the city's homeless

The first snow of the autumn and winter season arrives in Sunderland.

Snow and ice set to hit city with three-day weather warning issued

The Cavalier blaze was tackled by 34 firefighters.

Investigation launched after huge fire at former pub

A CGI image released to show how the new Beamish Football Centre will look.

'Star-making' football centre to get £1.6million new home

Pictures c/o Google Streetview

Landmark pubs to go up for sale after owner goes into administration

Beatrix Archbold who is helping the Rainbow Trust this Christmas.

The little girl with a new heart - and a new cause to support

Hey, I've got one of these at home. Richard Ord contemplates a blank artwork at Tate Modern.

Modern art is rubbish... but good for getting your steps in

Baked apples with dried fruits and spices – a healthy option at Christmas.

SHAPING UP: Unwrap your potential – 21 days to be fit for Christmas
Christmas is a time of joy, family and indulgence, but this year you can celebrate without compromising your fitness goals.

Former Usworth Comprehensive School site, Washington. Picture: Google Maps

Next steps agreed for 190-home development on former school site

Ryan Gilling

Police appeal to trace killer driver Ryan Gilling

(Photo by Northumbria Police)

Man banned from drinking gets caught out by ankle tag

The area of land in Holmeside where the proposed car park would be built.

Plans approved for new council car park at Holmeside in Sunderland city centre

First snow of the season set to hit Sunderland

Right: Mark Holt with Riley and Joseph. Left: The boys after their team success. Submitted picture.

Young fighters bring medals back to Sunderland

There is a three-year time period when a person can claim for medical negligence.

LEGAL EAGLE: Three-year time period when a person can claim for medical negligen...

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Appeal to trace family of Sunderland man John Gowland

10-11 North Bridge Street, Sunderland. Picture: Google Maps

Plans for new shop in former steak restaurant and wine bar building

Picture c/o Pixabay.

Nuisance drivers face £100 fines for noise, stunts and gatherings

He was stopped at a petrol station. Picture c/o Google Streetview.

BMW driver spared jail after being caught by police in Sunderland

Vito Farigu (centre) has announced plans for a new Italian restaurant at the Sheepfolds. Submitted picture.

New authentic Italian restaurant announced for Sheepfolds

The land has at Amberley and Harrogate Street in Hendon has sat empty since the 1990s.

Major housing development hit by delays

A scene from Childline's Christmas television advert, which has been based on real calls to the service's counsellors.

CHILDLINE: Christmas can be a lonely and frightening time for many children and ...

Picture issued by Coca-Cola.

Coca-Cola Truck confirms North East visit

The nightingale is one of the birds which have increased. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Birds are so important to the UK environment

Encourage children to dispose of their litter correctly. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: It’s never too early to start litter picking

(Left to right) Sergeant Robert Lowery, Alison Rudkin, Daniel Dunbar and MP Sharon Hodgson ahead of their meeting with the Secretary of State for Justice, Alex Chalk.

Grieving mother meets Minister in quest for fairer sentencing

Paterson Joseph and Daisy Haggard star in the new BBC comedy-thriller Boat Story (Picture: BBC/Two Brothers/Matt Squire)

Boat Story review: A frenetic, violent coke-com

Bradley Ilsley has been creating the display for over 10 years.

Family lights up street with nearly 200 Christmas decorations

Mark Carter. Picture c/o Northumbria Police

Man threatened to post private pictures of ex-girlfriend 'on buses'

Aphrodite in Sunderland is among those taking part. Submitted picture.

Sunderland shoppers urged to support Small Business Saturday

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to media after he tours the car manufacturer Nissan on November 24, 2023 in Sunderland, England. The Prime Minister and Chancellor visit the Japanese car manufacturer as they announce they will be building three new electric car models at its plant in Sunderland as part of a Â£2bn investment. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

PM says migration levels 'too high' while on visit to Sunderland

Fat Unicorn is one of the traders taking part.

All the discounts and bargains on offer for Small Business Saturday

Sunderland City Council Cllr Kelly Chequer, Director of Public Health Gerry Taylor, and Chief Executive Patrick Melia, supporting White Ribbon Day. Picture by SCC.

Sunderland to mark White Ribbon Day 2023

Nissan

PM says Sunderland will become 'Silicone Valley' for electric cars

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt attach a Nissan badge to a car as they visit the car manufacturer Nissan on November 24, 2023 in Sunderland, England. The Prime Minister and Chancellor visit the Japanese car manufacturer as they announce they will be building three new electric car models at its plant in Sunderland as part of a £2bn investment. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Sunak and Hunt visit Sunderland to congratulate Nissan workers

Marc Carlson. Picture c/o Northumbria Police.

Van driver warned he could have cost lives