New beers mark 20th anniversary of Sunderland's Vaux Breweries' closure Two new beers are to be launched to commemorate the 20th anniversary of a historic brewery’s closure. People
Ten North-East coastal properties for sale with sea views Fancy buying a property with a view of the North-East’s stunning beaches and coastline? People
Record number of runners complete ‘most brutal half-marathon in the North East’ A record number of runners completed “the most brutal half-marathon in the North East”. People
Memorial service takes place for victims of Sunderland's Victoria Hall disaster Local school children laid flowers to remember the 183 lives lost 136 years ago. People
These are the best GP surgeries in Sunderland for making an appointment, according to their patients Patients of GP surgeries were asked a series of questions on behalf of the NHS about how they rated the surgery where they were registered. People
Award-nominated police officer praised for going 'above and beyond the normal call of duty' for saving life of man A Sunderland dad has been nominated for an award for an act of bravery during a shift as a city police officer. People
Walkers to set out from city to coast as they take part in Refugee Week Campaigners and survivors will lead a day-long walk from Sunderland and through South Shields as they recognise the plight of refugees. People
Little Mix perform new single Bounce Back on BBC's The One Show as music videos revealed Pop superstars Little Mix have performed their new single Bounce Back on BBC’s The One Show. People
Families come together in first event of weekend of cycling in Sunderland Pint-sized pedallers joined family members of all ages as they tackled a bike ride together across a Sunderland parkland. People
Sunderland Food and Drink Festival: Find out what's on when at city's new event Sunderland’s new culinary festival is just around the corner – with demonstrations, famous faces and stalls galore! People
Sunderland MP warns community to stay safe near water as part of Drowning Prevention Week A campaign aimed at spreading the message of water safety is being backed by a Sunderland MP. People
Sunderland welcomes potential return of Crowtree as councillors raise plea for new leisure centre Sunderland families have thrown their support behind hopes to bring a new leisure centre to the city. Business
This is who Echo readers want to see next at the Stadium of Light More than 6,000 Echo readers have had their say and chosen their favourite act for a future gig at the Stadium of Light. People
Son happy to follow in footsteps of funeral director dad Being a funeral director may not be many people’s first career choice. Business
Closure plans released as work continues on vital route in and out of Sunderland city centre Transport chiefs have confirmed a timetable of overnight works to relay the surface of a busy Sunderland road. People
Norman Kirtlan prepares to give talk to Sunderland Antiquarian Society A Sunderland antiquarian group will be joined by a well known forensic reconstruction artisit for a talk. People
Sunderland school celebrates launch of library revamp with hope of encouraging pupils to read more A Sunderland primary school hosted a library launch to celebrate their newly, revamped school library. People
Durham students win regional part of The Bright Ideas Challenge A group of Durham students has fought off tough competition from hundreds of schools across the country in national competiton. People
Acts announced for this year's North Sea Sounds music cruise with DFDS Revel in the retro disco beats of Imagination and Odyssey as DFDS announce a music line-up for a music cruise on their popular Newcastle to Amsterdam route. People
Britain's Got Talent hopeful George Jackson snared by paedophile hunters Dark Justice - but still wants to work as childrens' entertainer
