Fire crews tackle wheelie bin fire in Sunderland Fire fighters have tackled a wheelie bin fire in Sunderland. People
These are the 11 worst 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
Sunderland woman who helped save a life after husband's sudden death given medal presenting honour A Sunderland widow who helped give the gift of life by donating her husband’s organs after his shock death will present medals as her home city hosts the World Transplant Games. People
In pictures: Fun for the whole family at Sunderland's Big Bike Ride It was a weekend for pedal power as families from across Wearside joined in with the Active Sunderland Big Bike Ride. People
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
This amazing woman has celebrated her 101st birthday An hard-working woman who spent years milking cows on the family farm has celebrated her 101st birthday. People
Sunderland AFC news: Reported Sunderland and Portsmouth target set for exit as Jan Kirchhoff finds a new club
Man taken to hospital and woman arrested after police attend incidents following Year 11 school leaving party
