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David Boucher, of ATW Tree & Landscaping Specialists Ltd, won the Community Hero Award at the Checkatrade Regional Awards.

Sunderland firms scoop regional awards

PureGym is heading to Dalton Park, in Murton, on Wednesday, December 11.

Dalton Park welcomes new business in December

Kate Snowdon is pictured on her arrival in Ukraine with her dad Tom (left) and family friend Phil Billingham.

Sunderland lecturer joins convoy delivering support to Ukraine

Grundfos workers take part in the football pumping challenge

Grundfos make dementia boxes for museum and get visit from SAFC legend

Police attended the Mountain Daisy on October 29 as part of an ongoing investigation into modern slavery.

Everything we know about police presence at Sunderland restaurant

Grindon Board Inn Over 40s manager Paul Frame

Club fear going bust after being told to remove sponsored banners

Police were spotted at The Mountain Daisy, in Hylton Road, Sunderland, on Thursday, October 29.

Police descend on Sunderland street

A general view of Norfolk Street in Sunniside Gardens - 14 Norfolk Street is centre.

Privacy fears scupper plans for rooftop terrace at historic Sunderland location

Northern Daughters with their bus driver for the day

Sunderland girlband take to the top deck in first music video

The Guide Post pub in Ryhope Street South, Sunderland.

Popular pub set for revamp as expansion plans approved

Katie Why has published her debut children’s book Bear and Friends To The Rescue.

Sunderland mum’s debut children’s book is a hit

Sir Bob Murray is releasing an updated version of his autobiography.

Sir Bob Murray's updated autobiography with view on SCR and Europa

Kevin Bell

Wearside firefighters warn about the dangers of flammable Halloween costumes

Sunderland AFC players warming up in the shirts

Limited edition Foundation shirts worn by SAFC players up for grabs

Here is a list of places hosting fireworks displays in and around Sunderland this year.

Your guide to fireworks displays in and around Sunderland

Artist Liz West pictured in front of her artwork, Our Spectral Vision, currently on display at The Light.

Spice Girls glamour heads to Durham
Durham is heading back to the 90s for an exclusive party featuring a display of original Spice Girls outfits.
Madeleine Raine

Michael Okare Shaba is the founder of Poundswise. Photo credit Steve Brock.

Graduate launches platform to help businesses

Campaigners gather outside of the National Glass Centre as it closed its doors to the public for the last time.

Campaign group suffers blow in bid to save the National Glass Centre

Dalton Park is bringing The North East Pole to life as it releases its festive programme. Photo credit Dave Charnley Photography.

Dalton Park reveals festive programme

Favour Ishola is creating a programme called SPAN THE GAPS to help young people discover opportunities and apply and get support with practical barriers and applications.

Teen launches initiative to support young people

The mayor, Cllr Robert Hutchinson, officially unveils the Blue Plaque tribute to legendary Sunderland music promoter Geoff Docherty.

Legend who was catalyst for Mackems love of music honoured with plaque

Ivanna Potts will be turning on the fireworks again this year

Heart patient Ivanna, 5, thriving after life-saving surgery

Terry Butcher is once again supporting the MatchWornShirt and Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

Terry Butcher backs match-worn shirt poppy appeal

Mayor of Seaham, Councillor Milford Lingard, helps open Seaham's newest community hub Wellness Works Community Hub CIC, based at the old Methodist Church on Tempest Road.

New chapter for community hub opens

The Sunderland Hindu community has come together to celebrate two traditional festivals.

13 fab pics as city celebrates largest Hindu gathering for festival

Steve Donkin (left), core service development manager at VCAS stands alongside members of the Ben & Jerry's team.

Community centre at heart of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream launch

Take a look inside brand new Dalton Park store
A designer fashion retailer has relocated from Sunderland to Seaham as it continues to grow.
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Kerrie Whelan (left), headteacher at Endeavour Academy, and Melissa Garrett, programme manager at Young Enterprise.

Peterlee academy reaches new heights

Gavin Rowell and Steve Piercy support Jenson and Elias with their hydrotherapy sessions along with staff members. Photo credit Keith Blundy.

£25,000 boost for therapy centre

New Sunderland college campus gets go-ahead after appeal

North East business leaders have hailed the success of a popular business event as hundreds of people attend sessions across Sunderland.

Sunderland Business Week celebrates successful sixth year

Europa League goal scorer Timur Tutierov with the limited edition shirt.

How to get SAFC shirts celebrating 25 years of Foundation of Light

The entrance to the Washington Old Hall site, Washington Village.

Washington Old Hall repairs aim to safeguard historic building

Our Town is a booklet created by pupils from Seaham Trinity Primary School alongside artist Susan Warlock.

Pupils bring Seaham to life in new booklet

A cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a reported collision with a car on the A690 Durham Road junction with Thorney Close Road.

Cyclist seriously injured after reported collision with car in city

Cllr Bill Blackett and Sunderland Business Investment District Chief Officer, Sharon Appleby at the city centre's largest surface car park - Station car park

New free hour parking to be introduced in city to drive up footfall

The former Sunderland Eye Infirmary site in Ashbrooke.

Sunderland Eye Infirmary demolition paves way for dozens of new homes

Northern Daughters have released their new music video

Watch Northern Daughters take over Sunderland landmarks for new video

Trai Hume wearing the Foundation of Light's 25th anniversary shirt.

Trai Hume hails amazing work of Foundation ahead of anniversary match

Lynn Bates, cataract treatment centre manager at Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital.

Major funding boost shines a light on Sunderland eye care

Wallace & Gromit Lego set

15 Wallace & Gromit gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday

One of the new fleet of Metro trains.

Final new Metro train handed over to complete new £362m fleet

Sunderland AFC's red and white army has arrived in Poznan

15 fab pics as SAFC fans takeover Poznan as Europa adventure goes on

BADGE is preparing to open its doors to the public at Dalton Park on Saturday, October 24.

Retailer announces opening date for Dalton Park shop

Jason from Sunderland gets a £500k cash call from Stephen Mulhern.

Carer for mam in shock after £500k windfall from Stephen Mulhern

The property in question - 29 Cleveland Road in the Barnes and Thornhill ward.

Residents' concerns delay decision on six-bed HMO

East Durham College’s Peterlee Campus became the home of BBC’s Question Time earlier this month as presenter Fiona Bruce brought debate to the region.

College hosts BBC’s Question Time

Bishopwearmouth Garden Centre on Chester Road.

Unique garden centre now taking Christmas orders

The sessions will take place at Silksworth Sports Complex

Free football coaching sessions for Sunderland nursery children

A person has been taken to hospital following a road traffic incident.

Person taken to hospital following road traffic incident

City Hall Sunderland.

Mackem Community Event returns after hundreds attend first date

Skye Bulmer with her Young Marketing Specialist of the Year award.

Former Sunderland student lands top marketing industry award

Marcello outside Luci's, the restaurant he co-owns in Front Street, Cleadon Village

Eighty cheers for one of area's longest-serving waiters

Musa the Asian short-clawed otter passed away at the age of 17.

Washington Wetland Centre staff devastated at death of Musa the otter

Barbara and Daisy Johnston have just begun their masters in visual practice studies at the University of Sunderland.

Mother and daughter duo master art together at university

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