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Sunderland man stole £14k from his employer before heading to casino

Sunderland man traps copper's leg in police van cage during arrest

Bev before and after her weight-loss.

I didn't feel comfortable in my own skin and now I want to help others

Digital advertising screen plan submitted for gable end of building at Rose Street, Sunderland

Developers insist their digital ad screen near roundabout will be safe

Pupils and organisers of the Can You Hear Us Now? event at Sheepfolds Stables

Hear our voice, say Sunderland's young people

Former sub-postmaster Chris Head.

People need to be held accountable - reaction to Post Office report

I'm aiming to revolutionise prosthetic limbs through 3D printing

Vaping has now been banned on all Metro trains and stations.

New byelaw bans vaping on Metro trains and stations

The statue at Ray Lonsdale's studio in South Hetton

New Ray Lonsdale statue to be unveiled depicting POW

Compact but powerful - this bargain desktop fan is just what you need to beat the heat

This £9.99 desktop fan can blast you with 2,400rpm of cooling power

Police are treating the discovery of a man’s body in South Shields as “not suspicious”. Photo: Northumbria Police.

Man appears before magistrates accused of stealing garden equipment

Northumbrian Water is replacing 800 metres of piping.

Northumbrian Water to replace old pipes to improve city's water supply

Tiyron Ophield, 20.

Burglar jailed after scuffle with victim who found him in his car

For just £11, this personal hand fan is an absolute bargain

Wear it or wave it – this versatile fan is £10.99 in Prime Day sales

Callum Barnes, 29.

Police on the hunt for suspected arsonist with links to Sunderland

Look inside the Summer 2025 edition of the North East Local magazine
Welcome to the Summer edition of the North East Local magazine.
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Steph Capewell, CEO of Love Amelia ahead of her graduation from the University of Sunderland

Children's charity founder who makes real difference graduates

The air cooler uses a tank of cold water, and a pair of ice blocks to send out a super-cool blast of air

This ice-blasting air cooler has just plunged in price for Prime Day

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Viral sensations are ten a penny

Stationary traffic northbound on the M6 near Lancaster. PIC BY ROB LOCK

Gov reveals new transport projects across North in £92bn investment

Under the change, parents who suffer a loss at any stage of pregnancy will have access to legally protected leave

What could change for families experiencing pregnancy loss

The fire as it was burning at the Alex Smiles waste recycling plant in May 2018.

Scorched waste plant set for demolition years after devastating fire

Charles Andrew Jefferson

Ex-bus driver & McDonald's worker found with kid abuse pics walks free

Jack taking on his 60 mile challenge.

Selfless Jack runs 60 miles to raise over £1,000 for Colostomy UK

A Wearside woman who refused to be breath tested when suspected of driving while sozzled has been spared jail but banned from the roads

Drink driver hunted down by police refused to give breath sample

Pete Cunningham(glasses) Becky Davis and long service recipient Paul Greenwell

Pub landlord celebrates 25 years of pulling pints at well-known spot

The Government says currently, one in three dads don’t take paternity leave

The changes Government wants for new families in parental leave review
Some big changes could soon be on the way for new families 🤱
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Asda Pharmacy is offering free, walk-in blood pressure checks and has teamed up with former England goalkeeper Carly Telford to promote the service.

Goalkeeper teams up with pharmacy to promote blood pressure checks

Flats were proposed above Premier convenience store in Sunderland's Barnes area

Reasons behind corner shop's flats plan stalling so soon

Frederick Place in Houghton-le-Spring where the suspicious package was delivered.

Properties evacuated as suspicious package sent to address in Houghton

Sadhguru being interviewed by Ralph Blackburn

Sadhguru interview: famous yogi gives 25 years to save Britain's soil

The team behind Northern Pride have confimed a change to the event’s parade due to ongoing work in Newcastle. . Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images

North East pride parade forced to change route due to roadworks

This year's (2025) Sunderland Pride March.

Reform UK threaten to withdraw support for pride event if elected

An updated signalling system for the Tyne and Wear Metro is thought to bring in a new chapter for the system.

Metro's new signal system thought to be vital for the system's future

More than 15,000 fines have been handed to drivers for breaking Holmeside bus gate rules in Sunderland

Big wave of fines for all these drivers caught breaking bus gate rules

The cast of Hamilton with the Mayor of Sunderland at Washington Old Hall

It's so special to be in Washington, say cast of hit musical Hamilton

Two youngsters were filmed throwing slime at one of the screens in the new Omniplex cinema.

Respect your cinema say Omniplex chiefs after kids damage screen

Franz Ferdinand at The Fire Station

It's remarkable how the city has changed says Franz Ferdinand frontman

Dogs Trust Darlington are looking for a forever home for Twirl.

I would love for someone to give Twirl his forever home

A woman has been taken to hospital following a collision on the A1231 near Peel Retail Park.

Woman taken to hospital following multi-vehicle collision on A1231

Simple Minds, Russ Walker / Instagram: russwalkerphotography

I saw Simple Minds & Texas at Lytham Festival - the show was fantastic

Dylan Martin Lawson, 19, who tragically died following a road traffic collision.

We'll never forget him say heartbroken parents following fatal crash

The hearing took place at South Tyneside Magistrates Court.

Motorist refused to cooperate with drugs test after he was arrested

Records and x-rays will be required to take a case of medical negligence forward.

Legal Eagle: Guidance and advice on proving poossible medical negligence

Lytham Festival 2025 lit up the Fylde coast, uniting music legends, chart-toppers and thousands of ecstatic fans

57 epic photos from star-studded Lytham Festival 2025

Local authorities with the highest proportions of flipped homes in the first quarter of 2025

Home ‘flipping' hotspots where properties are re-sold within months

The RSPCA has launched its Summer Cruelty Campaign.

RSPCA's campaign to tackle animal cruelty after increase in incidents

Check out the food hygiene ratings published in June.

The most recent food hygiene ratings for city's eateries and takeaways

27 - 28 Frederick Street, Sunderland

Developers eye offices for new 16-bed house

31 stunning photos as Simple Minds and Texas thrill crowds on final night of Lytham Festival 2025

31 photos as Simple Minds and Texas thrill crowds at Lytham Festival

10 illegal electric bikes were seized.

10 illegal electric bikes seized in clampdown on antisocial behaviour

An immersive competitive experience is coming to the Metrocentre.

Immersive game rooms set to open at the Metrocentre

Roker Beach in Sunderland.

Roker named one of North's best beaches and one of top 50 in the UK

Runners got underway on the Great North Road.

15 photos of the Great North Run 10k as runners take to the streets

Lytham Festival organisers have officially confirmed the dates for next year’s 15th anniversary celebration

Lytham Festival confirms 2026 dates and teases 'amazing' line-up

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