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The familiar sight and sound of Sunderland's trams will still be familiar to many people. Photo: Sunderland Libraries.

Fantastic Sunderland artwork is unique - and changes every hour!

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12 new bars, cafes and restaurants to check out in Sunderland

Open Arms 2025

Community Champion awards return to Sunderland

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

Lib Dems slam £7.5k taxpayer-funded spending

Stephen Elms and Sharna Bowman aka He Knows, She Knows at the ceremony in Vegas

From Sunderland to Vegas - duo hit jackpot with entertainment award

Robin Roefs makes an early save.

Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings v Coventry City

My Delhi is giving away 500 free meals

We're looking for Sunderland charities to receive our free meals

Simon Beston died after being attacked in Newcastle city centre in 2025.

Mother’s heartbreak over son killed by single punch

Midori Shinmura, of Midori Art and Crafts, has opened a new workshop and learning space at the North East BIC. Photo credit Helen Smith Photography.

Sunderland glassmaking school starts a new chapter

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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BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt

BBC presenter quits after 35 years for new career

Why can't we just agree on a direction for plugs to point in, and then stick to it?

The Gadget Agenda: Awkward plugs are driving me up the wall Gareth Butterfield

Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

Crime

A woman who stole from Greggs stores has been remanded in custody after her latest theft.

Serial Greggs thief behind bars after flouting store ban

George Farrell has been jailed for harassing his former partner after he was released from jail.

Wannabe cannibal harassed ex-partner after his release from jail

Borough Road, in Sunderland, where police were called to a disturbance.

Man fined after 2am city centre disturbance

Sunderland attacker Jessica Blenkiron has been jailed.

Woman scalded fellow prisoner with boiling water after row over tweezers

Drink-driver Adam Burton has been jailed.

Drink driver caught after witness rang police while following him

The scene of the incident where Daniel Ambler sadly died.

Daniel Ambler murder trial: Jury hears from blood forensic expert

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

Northern Spire’s David Cook

Breakfast briefing for entrepreneurs wanting to boost business

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Business receives planning permission to expand

3-4 Heworth Road in the Concord area of Washington. Picture by LDRS.

Dog grooming service aims to offer day care services

Politics

Cotswold Lane, in Boldon Colliery.

Plans for a home in a Boldon garden are rejected for the second time

The former dog kennel site sits just off Bridle Path, in East Boldon.

Former East Boldon dog kennels could make way for new homes

Former Marks & Spencer building on Sunderland’s High Street West.

No date yet set for demolition of Sunderland's former M&S store

Cllr Caroline Comer is one of the three councillors who wants traffic calming measures in the Durham Road/Eden Vale area.

Councillors want cameras for 'speeding hotspot'

UK Trending

Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for them

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

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

The Fire Service has issued advice ahead of Bonfire Night

'Keep your loved ones safe this Bonfire Night' - Fire Service advice
Firefighters are urging people to attend organised firework displays to keep their loved ones safe this Bonfire Night.
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Sophie Lewis (centre) is pictured at her graduation with dad Stephen Lee and mum Denise Lee.

Family continues fundraising campaign in memory of husband and father

Take a look at some spooky snaps sent in by our readers.

In pictures: Sunderland gets into the Halloween spirit

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

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

Sunderland firms scoop regional awards

Education

Ad Feature Making her mark: Lucy’s Durham School scholarship story

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

Pharmacist returns to university to vaccinate students and help health

John Tate could not see the point of music classes.
He said: "As someone who left school with only the ability to strike two halves of coconut shells together. What a waste."
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The school lessons that Sunderland people said were the worst

Southmoor Academy pupils taking part in the Roots to Writing project

Innovative writing project improves literacy of disadvantaged children

Sunderland Together for Children's Director of Education Kimberley Richardson, Councillor Carol Giles, Rachel Hargreaves, Chief Executive Officer at The Ascent Academies' Trust, Emma Cottle, Vice Principal at Sunderland College, Mick Little, Chief Operating Office Ascent Group/Barbara Priestman Academy, and Graeme Musson, Principal of Barbara Priestman Academy.

Council's plan to relocate special school to purchased Washington site

Pupils from St John Bosco proudly display their Live Simply Award.

Pupils' pride after receiving national award for helping people

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?

Ivanna Potts will be turning on the fireworks again this year

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

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

DDOT members Claire Boylan, Donna Wilson, Success Chukwuma, Katelyn Mould, Jennifer Jordan and Rachael Knowles with gifted nightwear.

NHS Trust launches its yearly ‘Nightwear before Christmas’ campaign

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Take part in creative classes as part of your autumn holiday

These £99 grown-up UK getaways offer activities for adults

Have a cracking Christmas! Boots has launched three giant beauty crackers – Joy, Magic and Cheer – each costing £25 and packed with six beauty treats worth over £70.

Boots unveils £25 beauty crackers worth over £70

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