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A £1,500 grant has been given by EMG Solicitors to Love, Amelia.
Here are Sarah Jobling and Andrea Parkin from Love, Amelia, Christina Economides from EMG Solicitors and Steph Capewell.

Sunderland charity gets cash boost to help more babies and children

A drunken teenager started punching people at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

Drunken teenager started punching people in hospital

A moving rendition of the Last Post was played

Lest we forget: City honours fallen heroes on Remembrance Sunday

There was a strong turnout for Sunday's service at the War Memorial in Burdon Road.

City comes together to pay its respects on Remembrance Sunday

Brian Brobbey in action. Pic by Chris Fryatt

Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings v Chelsea with three 9/10s

Business boss Tara Mackings who wants real change to recognise the contributions made by disabled people.

Business boss with disability has called for meeting with Andy Burnham

A packed Christmas programme at Arts Centre Washington

Packed programme in store at Arts Centre Washington

The University of Sunderland.

Up to 188 jobs under threat as university and unions issue statement

Some of the damage caused to fire appliances

Fire chief slams Bonfire Night attacks on firefighters

Traffic and Travel

An HGV driver has been taken to hospital after a lorry overturned on the A1(M) near Durham

HGV driver taken to hospital after lorry overturns on A1M near Durham

Two people have been taken to hospital after a four vehicle collision on the A1M close to the Durham turn-off.

Two people taken to hospital following reported four vehicle collision

A CGI of what the completed Sheepfolds neighbourhood will look like.

Everything you need to know as roads and car parks to close next week

One of the new fleet of Metro trains.

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

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

Person taken to hospital following road traffic incident

Stairs at University Metro station have been fenced off for well over a year.

Metro station repairs now won't be complete until 2027

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Maryam Moshiri will appear in Taskmaster’s New Year Treat after becoming known for a viral BBC News moment in which she was accidentally shown making a middle-finger gesture during a studio countdown.

Maryam Moshiri joins Taskmaster after cancer battle

Is a Sudden Stratospheric Warming about to deliver a massive cold snap in the UK? It could, but it’s not that simple.

Explainer Sudden stratospheric warming: What could it mean for the UK weather?

Kevin the Carrot and Chantenay launch a search for missing Cauli Dog in Aldi's 2026 Christmas advert.

Shoppers hail Aldi's Christmas advert 'the best' one - watch it here

A Ryanair flight from Madrid was caught up in Thursday’s disruption (photo by Jaime REINA / AFP via Getty Images)

Plane bomb threats: all flights and airports affected

Crime

Seaham sex attacker Ian Lucas has been jailed.

Brute jailed after trying to rape teenager

Cheryl Hall has avoided an immediate jail term.

Woman attacked boyfriend after he laddered her tights while they kissed

The Sunderland case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Man acted as lookout after bumping into fellow thief on holiday

Jayanthan David in his Shiney Row shop

Community rallies round shopkeeper after terrifying suspected robbery

Paul Andrew Fulcher died 11 days after he suffered serious injuries in a road collision.

Inspector warns fatal danger drivers to expect jail after death of man

Brothers Nathaniel and Leon Wardle have been jailed at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Brothers whose dad was killed in knife attack are jailed minutes apart

Weather

There is plenty of sunshine in the forecast for the October half-term

Your full Met Office Sunderland forecast for the October half-term

Storm Boelo in Sunderland

6 windswept pictures from Wearside as Storm Boelo continues

Business

Check out these businesses for sale in Sunderland

12 businesses up for sale including iconic night venue and restaurants

North had made it into The Good Food Guide

Sunderland restaurant which gained national recognition to close

The new Sunshine Bakery at Sunshine Co-operative in High Street West

Sunderland's new bakery where you can try your hand at making your own

Politics

Sunderland Central Mosque has been granted permission to expand. Concerns had been raised about the impact increased space could have on footfall and parking, but it was ruled the expansion was not likely to result in more worshippers attending.

Green light for mosque extension

The 'eyesore' building in Godfrey Road, Sunderland, had been slated to become an 11-bedroom HMO. Plans were initially rejected by Sunderland City Council, with the government's planning watchdog backing up the decision at appeal.

'Eyesore' HMO plans rejected at appeal by government watchdog

A CGI image of how the new padel centre at Rainton Bridge could look. Applicants said the plans would 'provide an additional amenity for businesses and employees' at the office park.

New padel centre plans approved

Liberal Democrat city councillor for Grindon and Thorney Close, Stephen O’Brien.

Lib Dems slam £7.5k taxpayer-funded spending

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The study was commissioned by Plusnet to celebrate the arrival of its own new mascot

Kevin the Carrot in top 20 mascots

Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

Fern Brady reveals UK's biggest housemate icks

Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Brits spend nearly four days a year handling ‘life admin’ for others on their phones

Brits spend nearly four days a year on phone life admin

Environment

Electrify Britain's Ben Halfpenny and Martha Lawrence meet Redhills chief executive Andrew McIntryre.

Region hailed for ‘electrification success stories’

Simpa Carter, executive director of HGCA, at Elvet Green.

Concerns grow over potential disruption to green space

People

One in three parents say they have noticed misogynistic behaviours from children at their child's school

Domestic violence charity on the importance of challenging misogyny
“One in three parents have noticed misogynistic behaviour among children at their child’s school”
Neil Fatkin

Rob Lawson

Sunderland leader appointed chair of Education Partnership North East

Here are the most expensive homes that sold in Sunderland in September.

Most expensive homes to sell in September

The launch of the platform will make it easier for donations to be made, allowing the Foundation to continue carrying out its work in the community.

Foundation launches QR code donation platform to generate vital funds

Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, in Borough Road, Sunderland.

Ofsted praises nursery for making children feel safe

Education

Dr Rebecca Garnham, Lecturer in Cancer Biology at the University of Sunderland

University's pioneering project to improve prostate cancer outcomes

Gentoo members of staff donating school items to families

Gentoo donates hundreds of uniforms and school items to disadvantaged families

Provision and Resource Development Lead Lucy Nesbit-Ferry (right), class teacher Isabel Bage, occupational therapist Michelle Graham, and teaching assistant John Garner with pupils Tanzeela, Olly, Daniel, Gavin, Layla, and Jacob.

Special school launches fundraiser for 'life changing' sensory trail

An Academy 360 pupil with her MCR Pathways mentor Diane.

Children have a brighter future thanks to football kit project

Mayor Kim McGuinness

Mayor teams up with council on entrepreneurship pilot for school children

Nurserytime, in Goschen Street, Sunderland, received a “strong standard” in its first Ofsted report.

Sunderland nursery praised in first Ofsted report

Health

Minister for Science, Innovation and Investment Chris McDonald takes a look around the Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital after it was announced that the city is now home to one of five new government-backed healthcare hubs using groundbreaking technology to diagnose illnesses quicker.

Sunderland leads the way in groundbreaking technology

Pictured from left is Tony Attrill, of Gym 55, Dawn Attrill, of Gym 55, Andrea Dixon, of ATD Fitness, and Maisie Swainston, of ATD Fitness.

Gym announces major new partnership

Pharmacist Donna Roberts returns to the University of Sunderland to vaccinate students against meningitis

Pharmacist returns to university to vaccinate students and help health

What is Nurosym? The wellness device featured in Netflix’s Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever

What is Nurosym and how does the wearable wellness device work?

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