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A man has been charged with murder after a woman died from a gunshot wound. Carrie Slater, 37, was found with serious injuries on Thursday near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, and died in hospital on Saturday evening, Leicestershire Police said.

Breaking Family pay tribute to woman shot dead - as man faces murder charge Tom Morton

Walking in a Wearside Wonderland

18 places for an autumnal walk in and around Sunderland Katy Wheeler

Lucy Bronze scores her England's opening goal during the UEFA Womens Nations League match between England and Scotland at Stadium of Light on September 22, 2023 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Former Black Cat Lucy Bronze scores opener as England make winning start By Rebecca Johnson, PA

SAFC fans are being asked to donate food items to Sunderland Soup Kitchen ahead of the game against Cardiff City.

Photo credit: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

SAFC fans asked to donate food items at Cardiff game The Newsroom

From left, The Old Oak cast members Claire Rodgerson, Dave Turner, Ebla Mari and writer Paul Laverty at the movie's premiere at the Durham Gala Theatre & Cinema. Picture by FRANK REID.

East Durham-filmed Ken Loach movie enjoys premiere evening Gavin Ledwith

Josh and Nathan Bland, aged just 17 and 21 respectively, run the CrossFit Sunderland SR1 gym. Sunderland Echo image.

Brothers, 17 and 21, already running their own gym Tony Gillan

Washington Village impressed the judges - yet again.

Wearside wins whole host of awards at Northumbria in Bloom 2023 Tony Gillan

Faye Fantarrow's funeral at Sunderland Minster

Hundreds pay their respects to Sunderland's Faye Fantarrow Katy Wheeler

Lucy McCormick, nine, is so annoyed by litter droppers in King George Park that she is tackling the problem herself. Sunderland Echo image.

Lucy, nine, shows the litter louts how it should be done Tony Gillan

Beatrix Archbold, aged 2, who recently received a donor heart

Poignant organ donation images to be displayed across UK after Sunderland launch... Katy Wheeler

Cllr Kevin Johnston, left with Graham Scanlon, assistant director of Housing and Communities at Sunderland City Council. Picture by Elliot Nichol.

New blue plaque honours legendary headmaster Tony Gillan

Jason Donovan is to headline Foundation of Light’s Gala Awards Dinner at the Beacon of Light.

Jason Donovan to perform at Beacon of Light Tony Gillan

Author Ian Mole with his latest book, Around the World… and Parts of Gateshead (Tales of a Wearsider Overseas).

Sunderland author’s globetrotting adventures told in new book Tony Gillan

One of the illustrations used in the Drawn to Water autumn trail.

Illustrator Sir Quentin Blake brings autumn nature to life at Wetland Centre The Newsroom

Beatrix Archbold, 2, with parents Terry and Cheryl and representatives from the police, NHS and North East Ambulance Service.

Emergency vehicles turn pink to back organ donation campaign Neil Fatkin

Picture c/o NNP

16 pictures from the Active Sunderland BIG Walk 2023 Ross Robertson

Zach Taylor - British champion.

Young weightlifters bring national glory back to Sunderland Tony Gillan

Hetton Primary School pupils Isabelle Malkin, 8, and Jason Sing, 8, join councillors James Blackburn and John Price, LTA representative Paul Sheard and Everyone Active coaches Nicola Keerie and Ashleigh Baines, for the official unveiling of Hetton Park's new tennis courts.

Refurbished tennis courts open in city thanks to £400,000 investment Neil Fatkin

Keep Our NHS Public members alongside one of the exhibits.

Free exhibition capturing life during Covid comes to Sunderland Neil Fatkin

The late Faye Fantarrow

Funeral details for Faye Fantarrow as family thank city for tributes Katy Wheeler

Give us a Break campaign group outside of City Hall.

8,000-strong petition against closure of respite care at Grace House Neil Fatkin

The former Sunderland AFC chairman will appear at a talk-in to promote his autobiography at the stadium on October 11.

Sir Bob Murray to give talk at Stadium of Light ahead of new book launch Tony Gillan

Left, a previous show by Breaking Tradition (photo by Bryan Ledgard) and singer-songwriter Jez Lowe (Sunderland Echo image).

Help write a Sunderland song Tony Gillan

Are you be this creative?

Autumn arts activities to try Tony Gillan

The Teenage Craft Club and artist Kate Hunter-Parker, second from the right.

Free art workshops are back for young Wearsiders Tony Gillan

Gentoo's 17 new 17 apprentices.

Gentoo welcomes 17 new apprentices Tony Gillan

The festival takes place at Beggar’s Bridge, a few metres from East Boldon Metro station. Image, Google Maps.

Sunderland and South Tyneside Beer and Cider Festival details announced Tony Gillan

Bestselling author Amanda Revell Walton aka Nancy Revell has not been invited to Sunderland's 2023 Literature Festival. Sunderland Echo image.

Best-selling author hits out after being ‘snubbed’ by literature festival Tony Gillan

Elmer and Friends, the Colourful World of David McKee, opens at the Museum & Winter Gardens on Monday, September 11.

Mr Benn and Elmer the Elephant 'coming to Sunderland' Tony Gillan

Bridesmaids of Britain is at The Fire Station on Sunday, September 17 for two performances.

Win tickets for hit comedy Tony Gillan

A spokesperson for the Scottish rock band confirmed the Canadian died on Tuesday night - Credit: Getty

Runrig lead singer Bruce Guthro dead at 62 Ethan Evans

The Beauty and the Beast cast are ready to sprinkle some panto magic. Photos by Barry Pells

Panto cast set to sprinkle 'hilarity and fairy dust' in Beauty & the Beast Katy Wheeler

The 400-page book costs £10.

SAFC book profits to support soup kitchen Tony Gillan

Ollie Sainthouse, five, is the youngest person to ever complete the challenge.

Boy believed to be youngest ever person to complete Coast-to-Coast walk Tony Gillan

Thirteen striking portraits of former miners form part of the Coal Face exhibition. Sunderland Echo image.

‘Coal Face’ exhibition captures mining spirit Tony Gillan

From left: Jenna Dodds, Jack Whyte, Jennie Lambert and Emily Findlay. Jennie is the museum’s learning manager. The others are from the Celebrate Different Collective.

Proggy mat Pride party Tony Gillan

Joe Caffrey will play the role of Steven in Ben Gettins’ first play, Wearmouth, staged from Monday, September 4 to Wednesday, September 6 at The Customs House in South Shields.

Veteran actor to star in Sunderland writer's debut play about SAFC fans Tony Gillan

St Mary's car park is among those where the 'Free After Three' scheme looks likely to end. Sunderland Echo image.

Anger over plans to scrap 'Free After Three' parking and raise charges Tony Gillan

Bob Murray's charity fundraising autobiography, I'd Do It All Again, is out on October 12.

Former Sunderland chairman Sir Bob Murray's new book to support SAFC charity Tony Gillan

Former North East football managers Peter Reid and Kevin Keegan are to appear together at a special event at South Shields FC.

Peter Reid and Kevin Keegan to appear together Tony Gillan

The dolphin appearing to regurgitate the fish.

Paddle boarder captures footage of dolphin regurgitating a fish Neil Fatkin

Sunderland City Hall

Flood alleviation scheme could protect nearly 200 at risk homes Chris Binding

The scheme could disappear in January 2024. Sunderland Echo image.

‘Free after Three’ parking to be scrapped Tony Gillan

One driver was taken to hospital after the Durham Road crash. Sunderland Echo image.

Car crash on Durham Road Tony Gillan

After hours of hard work, engineers managed to get the Metro moving again from University Metro Station. Sunderland Echo image.

Bikes thrown onto Metro track damages train Tony Gillan

Emergency services at the scene.

Emergency services respond to concerns for a man on Spire Bridge Neil Fatkin

Tributes have been paid to "rare jewel" Faye Fantarrow

Tributes paid to talented Sunderland singer Faye Fantarrow Katy Wheeler

Lynne Casey with some of her dance students.

Retirees get to don their dancing shoes thanks to pensioner Lynne Neil Fatkin

Check out the post code life expectancy where you live. Photographs: Google Maps

The areas of Sunderland with the highest and lowest life expectancy Neil Fatkin

We Make Culture are set to start a new Hendon Young Musicians Project at Elliott House, which has been acquired by Back on the Map. From left: We Make Culture's Beccy Young, Back on the Map's Becky Madden and We Make Culture's Laura Brewis.

Call for participants for new Hendon Young Musicians Project Katy Wheeler

Clockwise from top left: Josie Long, Peter Kay, Tom Allen and Lee Mack are all 'graduates' of the BBC’s annual New Comedy Awards.

BBC New Comedy Awards talent show coming to Sunderland's Fire Station Tony Gillan

You can see bats for yourself at Washington Wetland Centre.

Batty fun for adults and kids at Washington Wetland Centre Tony Gillan