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Lifestyle Save 40% on bills by making this simple switch Christine Emelone

People Pictures of YOUR pets as North East marks International Cat Day Debra Fox

Council Expansion plans approved for veterans support service base in Sunderland Chris Binding

People Britain in Bloom judges impressed by Washington Tony Gillan

Environment Striking pictures of seal pup at Sunderland coast Debra Fox

Lifestyle Star-studded line-up for second day of Seaham Food Festival Neil Fatkin

People Family of Archie Battersbee vow to call for ‘change’ after his death Press Association Reporters

News Praise for firefighters' 'incredible response' to barn blaze Debra Fox

Weather Week-ahead weather forecast for Sunderland Debra Fox

People See 11 fantastic pictures from the Seaham Food Festival Neil Fatkin

News Overturned vehicle reported on A19 access road Neil Fatkin

News Bus chief denies ‘slice and dice’ of travel routes following cuts Daniel Holland

People Thousands of foodies hit the coast for Seaham Food Festival Neil Fatkin

News Watch: the battle of the sixth Graham Murray

Politics Fire chiefs fear pay rises could force them into 'difficult' cuts Daniel Holland

Council 92% vote in favour of 'new vision for Whitburn' Nic Marko

People SAFC legend helps give youngsters a great time Tony Gillan

People Beethoven, Bach, Mozart and more at The Fire Station Tony Gillan

People ‘Tax energy companies’ massive profits’ say Sunderland residents Neil Fatkin

People Day of action against park being earmarked for housing Sam Johnson

Crime Police praise bravery of Jack Woodley's family after killers sentenced Ross Robertson

Crime Jack Woodley's killers handed life terms for ‘mob-handed’ murder Katie Dickinson and Alex Storey

People Heartbroken mum gives stark message on knife crime as killers are sentenced Georgina Cutler

People Fire chiefs slam government reform plans Daniel Holland

People Washington museum to host summer holiday display of classic and vintage cars James Harrison

Politics The Horden projects bidding for Levelling Up cash james harrison

People Gentoo all set for move to City Hall Tony Gillan

Council Fresh plans for apartments above former jewellers in Sunderland city centre Chris Binding

Weather Weekend weather looks set to be dry and bright Neil Fatkin

Crime Hunt on for two drivers who fled the scene in ‘suspected hit and run’ Neil Fatkin

People Warning to dog owners of potential toxic algae park in warm summer months Georgina Cutler

People ‘Toad-in-the-Goal’ football kits aiming to batter prostate cancer Tony Gillan

People Ha'way the Lasses! Message for Lionesses on beach at Seaburn Debra Fox

Crime Nightmare neighbour warned he faces jail after string of problems in street Ross Robertson

People Chance for budding footballers to train with England's Lionesses Sam Johnson

Opinion BENEFITS EXPERT: The facts determining if your home has ‘high energy costs’ By The Newsroom

Weather Will Sunderland see an August heatwave this year? Met Office forecast for the re... Jason Button

Council Campaigners call day of action after popular park earmarked for housing Lisa Nightingale

Home Unique artistic talent brings ‘FieldJournal’ to Washington Tony Gillan

People Air ambulance sent to help people who were believed to have fallen down cliff Neil Fatkin

Crime Latest police figures show large reduction in burglaries and metal theft Neil Fatkin

People Dolphins put on an acrobatic display off Sunderland's Roker Pier Neil Fatkin

Crime Woman spat on police officer after calling 999 for help on New Year's Eve Alex Storey