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Ben Metcalf has signed a professional contract with Sunderland. (Photo by Sunderland AFC)

SAFC youngster experiences 'character building' moment with loan club

Central Academy pupils at the welcome day in their new WISE school uniforms.

Two new schools join Wearside trust WISE Academies

Andy with his winning submission

Sunderland photographer wins prize for striking graveyard images

The case was heard at Newcastle Crown Court.

Refugee groped volunteer at a social event for asylum seekers

Thinking of selling? Take a few simple steps to maximise your return

Sell your North East home fast and boost your valuation

North East Ambulance Service trialling electric vehicles

We’ve made massive strides - NEAS trialling use of electric vehicles

Ian Lavery speaking with residents

Northumberland care home residents enjoy MP visit

Barcelona winger Ferran Torres

Ex-Man City star has ‘no intention’ of joining NUFC this summer

ADMVC at the Northumberland Miners Picnic on 08.06.2024

Worldwide Recognition For Durham Miners On Anniversary

Sunderland head coach Michael Beale

'Is he ready?' - Beale questioned ahead of derby by cricket legend

Sunderland RCA (red/white) v Ryhope CW (purple) at Meadow Park, Ryhope, on Saturday.

Sunderland RCA future under threat after league resignation confirmed

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England and Durham ace signs new two-year deal

Chris Reed and Dragons' Den star Jenny Campbell in Sunderland.

The new app which rewards Sunderland shoppers with free parking

Mark Carruthers' non-league verdict.

Mark Carruthers: This is the brutal reality of what North East non-league clubs ...

Sir Bobby Charlton and wife Lady Norma pictured in February this year as they attended the funeral of former Manchester United and Northern Ireland player Harry Gregg. Photo by Getty Images.

England legend Sir Bobby Charlton diagnosed with dementia

Jack Charlton's funeral car included a floral tribute to his World Cup glory with England in 1966.

Hundreds line streets to say farewell to Big Jack
Hundreds lined a Northumberland town’s streets today to pay an emotional farewell to England World Cup football winner Jack Charlton.
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Hundreds of people, bottom right, filled Northumberland streets to bid farewell to Jack Charlton, left, before a family funeral service in Newcastle, top right.

Football legend Jack Charlton's funeral in pictures

Jack Charlton was capped more than 700 times by Leeds United (Getty Images)

Remembering Jack Charlton's life and legacy as the sporting legend is laid to re...

Jack Charlton at Woodhorn Museum in 2015.

Jack Charlton funeral cortege plans

Jack Charlton at Woodhorn Museum in Ashington in 2015.

'Fitting tribute' planned for Jack Charlton

Coal Lane, Wolviston

McDonald's reopens more than 20 drive-thrus across North East

This Northumberland pub is on the market for £620k - and the current owner is lo...

Northumberland County Council. Picture by Jane Coltman

No sign of funding pressures abating in Northumberland's children's services

Sunderland Harriers' Penshaw Hill Race with women's winner Alice Smith.

Blyth runner Kurt Heron makes superb winning debut in Sunderland Harriers 28th P...

Durham Samaritans volunteer Margaret Fox-Baldwin.

Samaritans volunteer invited to Prince of Wales' 70th birthday

Sunderland RCA (red/white) v Newcastle Benfield (black/white) at Meadow Park, Ryhope on Saturday.

Northern League: Assistant boss Gooden targets strong finish from on-song Ryhope...

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Last-gasp agony as Ryhope CW lose League Cup quarter-final at Newcastle Benfield
Ryhope CW and Seaham Red Star both saw their Brooks Mileson Memorial League Cup dreams dashed by quarter-final defeats last night.
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Sunderland RFC (red/yellow) attack against Ashington in their narrow win a fortnight ago.

Top-half spot the target as Sunderland eye double against Sedgefield

Sunderland take on Ashington at Ashbrooke.

Sunderland clinch another home win by seeing off Ashington

Sunderland RFC's first XV

Rugby: Sunderland out to maintain upward momentum against Ashington

Ryhope CW skipper Kyle Davis (red) attacks the Whitley Bay defence last weekend. Picture by Kevin Brady

Northern League: Three back as Ryhope CW hope for change of luck against Ashingt...

Chester-le-Street manager Colin Wake

Johnson treble inspires Spennymoor's cup success at Chester-le-Street

Andrew Mogwo curls home Washington's opener from a free-kick in Saturday's win at Ryhope CW. Picture by Kevin Brady

Northern League: Washington boss hails impressive Mechanics after first away win...

Sunderland RCA's Stephen Callen (red/white) battles against Ashington's Ben Christiansen at Meadow Park on Saturday. Picture by Kevin Brady.

Northern League: Dylan Elliott's cracker keeps Sunderland RCA flying with victor...

Steve Harmison has stepped down as Ashington manager

Read Steve Harmison's extraordinary statement after he quits as Ashington manage...

Ryhope CW (red/white) attack against Guisborough Town in the FA Vase last weekend.

Sunderland RCA well prepared for tough FA Cup clash at Scarborough Athletic

Ryhope CW (red) threaten the Consett goal in last month's Northern League Division One clash.

Northern League: Davis, Melvin and Sakr back to bolster Ryhope for Ashington cha...

Seaham Red Star (red/white) take on West Auckland last weekend

Northern League: RCA slump continues, but Red Star sink Vase finalists

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