Sunderland LIVE news: Breaking news and traffic and travel updates as heavy rain hits city

Hello and welcome to the LIVE blog where we will bring you updates on local news from across Wearside.
Keep up to date on the latest news and travel updates from across Wearside.Keep up to date on the latest news and travel updates from across Wearside.
Keep up to date on the latest news and travel updates from across Wearside.

Sophie here looking after the live blog until 2pm.

Stick with us throughout the day until 10pm as we provide breaking updates, traffic and travel latest and our Wearside weather report.

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