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Council Hundreds of Sunderland children bullied because of their weight, research shows Nic Marko

Council Sunderland council tax rise approved by senior councillors Chris Binding

Crime Two found guilty of murdering Sunderland man Lee Dawson in his home town Mike Hill

Crime Phone pest bothered emergency services with bizarre calls to 999 Gareth Crickmer

Council Action plan to help residents living in 'absolutely terrible' conditions Nic Marko

Council Wearside dental practice to expand, offering more spaces and extra facilities Chris Binding

Council 'Miners Lodge' to become children's care home after sitting empty for years Chris Binding

Council 'Much-needed' scheme to help Sunderland households with council tax bills Nic Marko

People New rowing club is looking for members Tony Gillan

Environment Warning of risk of flooding for homes next to waterways Angela Terry

Crime 'Dangerous' offender blackmailed businessman and attacked homeless man Karon Kelly

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News Metro delays of up to 30 minutes in Sunderland and South Tyneside Kevin Clark

News Warning to passengers as Grand Central cancels 9.54am service from Sunderland Kevin Clark

News Emergency services called after three-vehicle collision in Farringdon Pamela Bilalova

News Warning of delays across Metro network after two services are cancelled Kevin Clark

News Rail workers return to the picket lines this week: All you need to know Jason Button

News Call for parents to be allowed to drive in bus lanes on school run Debra Fox

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Crime See more

Crime Police appeal to trace man after suspected theft in Peterlee Pamela Bilalova

Crime KIERAN WILLIAMS TRIAL: Jury deliever verdicts on duo Karon Kelly

Crime Sunderland man who attacked two teenagers is jailed Kevin Clark

Crime Two more suspects face attempted murder charges Gavin Ledwith

Crime Cleaners moonlighting as graffiti vandals caught after causing £46,000 of damage Karon Kelly

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Crime Man charged with assault after incident Pamela Bilalova

Crime Police force still 100 officers short of target Sonja Tutty

Weather See more

Weather Will the North East will see more snow this winter? Jason Button

Weather Support for Sunderland's homeless - how to help Debra Fox

News Ice warning for Sunderland as low temperatures continue across North East Kevin Clark

Lifestyle Our feathered friends are f-f-freezing Graham Murray

Business See more

Lifestyle 15 of the most romantic places to stay within an hour's drive of Sunderland Katy Wheeler

Consumer Nearly half of Brits are worried about losing their job Nigel Booth

Business The 15 highest-rated florists in Sunderland for Valentine's Day 2023 Jason Button

Business Inside Roker Pier's fascinating tunnel and lighthouse as tours reopen for 2023 Katy Wheeler

Politics See more

Council Plans in to demolish 'dangerous' former school site Chris Binding

Council Sunderland taxi drivers clashing with enforcement officers on list of complaints Chris Binding

Homes and Gardens Sunderland 'loses' almost 1,500 social homes Will Grimond

Education See more

Education School’s music hits the mark after winning prestigious award Neil Fatkin

Education 'Thrilled' pupils and headteacher describe their joy at good Ofsted judgement Neil Fatkin

Education Readers give mixed response to city’s teachers going on strike Neil Fatkin

Education 'Give schools the funding they deserve' say striking teachers Neil Fatkin

Health See more

Health Super slimmer Emily sheds four stone and now wants to help others 'feel amazing' Neil Fatkin

Read This Study shows one in five women delayed cancer screening due to anxiety Charlotte Hawes

Health Health watchdog orders improvements at Sunderland Royal Hospital Tom Patterson

Opinion See more

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People See more

People SAFC's Kevin Ball to unveil plaque Tony Gillan

Environment Sunderland leads the green revolution Tony Gillan

People Fight for Faye: fundraising forges ahead as cancer treatment starts Katy Wheeler

People Weatherman Joe swaps island paradise for Metro role Tom Patterson

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