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Justine Sless with her new book Before I Sing You This Song.

Author returns to Sunderland hometown for the first time in a decade

Fans were travelling from all these locations to watch Sunderland in action against AZ Alkmaar.

Mackems on the move as fans travel from Australia, Greece and Malta

Crafted from a single piece of leather, the R.M.Williams Chelsea boot is designed for durability, comfort and years of wear while retaining its classic shape.

Why R.M.Williams' Lady Yearlings stand out

Sunderland-born Justine Sless whose new book called Before I Sing You This Song will be released in October.

Little Waster Bobby Thompson inspires a new novel

Euroz Hartleys is a financial services firm providing private wealth, institutional broking and corporate finance services

Ad Feature BMO to acquire capital markets business of Euroz Hartleys Group

Thousands of Take That fans flocked to the city’s stadium on Tuesday, June 9, for The Greatest Day of their lives.

In pictures: Fans flock to Take That concert

After battling breast cancer and with her 50th coming up this year, Nicola Hutchinson says life's too short for her not to make a 9,000-mile trip to see Take That in Sunderland again.

Take That superfan's 9,000-mile trip to see Sunderland show

A poll of 2,000 travellers revealed almost half enjoy comparing the number of destinations they've visited abroad with others

This new tool reveals how much of the world you've travelled

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Peter wins a Friday night pub ‘scoop’ of £500,000

Catch Bluey on the big screen this March

Bumper collection of TV-sensation Bluey episodes heading to Sunderland – just in...

Brenda Corker whose experiences of crocodiles got a touch too close in 1976.

Teen’s crocodile drama on Aussie river

Police car lights for story illustration purposes. Photo: david.asch - stock.adobe.com

Court hears how danger driver was heard shouting woo-hoo, bumpy bumpy

Christina Buckler never felt like she fitted in - and a £27 DNA kit transformed her life

Women discover shocking family secret after using a £27 DNA kit

Ex-Sunderland player ‘desperate’ for Stadium of Light return after Alan Shearer moment

Ex-Sunderland player ‘desperate’ to return after Alan Shearer moment

Former teacher Carol Milne.

New Washington education hub to bridge the learning gap for children

Women’s Rugby World Cup: 5 stars to watch out for
The Women’s Rugby World Cup begins in Sunderland on Friday, writes PA.
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George Williams hopes his rugby league team can summon Ashes spirit

Alan Ayre-Smith pictured in the days when he played for Sunderland Rugby Club.

I love this story of the British Lion who was a Sunderland war hero

Aldi’s viral Reformer Pilates Machine has landed at just £149.99.

Aldi’s viral Reformer Pilates Machine has landed at just £149.99

Who from the second round of semi-finalists do we think will progress to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final this weekend in Basel?

Who do we think will qualify from the second Eurovision semi-final?

Comedian Ross Noble had to cancel dates on his stand-up tour after being hospitalised

Comedian released from hospital after missing first show in 33 years

Main image: Naturalist and TV presenter Steve Backshall receiving the MBE in 2021. Inset: Deadly Live! poster

It's an absolute riot says Steve Backshall ahead of North East show

Ollie Clarke in action against Scunthorpe on Tuesday night. Photo: Craig Brough.

Cats player's agent delivers interview ahead of huge transfer call

SAPOL Commissioner, Grant Stevens, stars in the video where he personally invites experienced officers from across the UK to apply for SAPOL.

Hilarious new police video attracts over 2.1 million views

Founder of One March Jake Holyoak and the One March team Jack Johnson, Kintija Sluka and Daniel Step

Global PR agency returns to North East BIC home

Former Sunderland man Brett Angel

Ex-Sunderland man reveals interesting new off-field role in Australia

Drake has cancelled the remaining tour dates in Australia and New Zealand due to ‘scheduling conflicts.’

Hip-hop star Drake cancels current tour at the last minute
The Canadian artist was set to perform his next date in Brisbane on March 4 2025 🎵🎟⛔
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Omaze winner selling his £2.5m home so he can buy his dream house in Yorkshire

Sum 41 have cancelled the Australian tour as lead singer Deryck Whibley battles pneumonia

Sum 41: Group cancel farewell tour dates due to ongoing health issues

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific's Black Friday event: Deals and Uber vouchers to be had

Irish star Eleanor McEvoy.

Sunderland Date for Irish Star Eleanor McEvoy

King Charles, then the Prince of Wales, enjoying fishing on the River Dee in 1982 at Balmoral, Scotland

Nobody does ‘old man chic’ quite like King Charles

Thomas Gilling (front) is part of Vice Killer, a band on the up in County Durham

Vice Killer’s Thomas Gilling on bringing Peterlee stories to life

Ashbrooke. The Sunderland scene of an epic day of cricket in 1977.

When the Aussies lost at Ashbrooke

Courteeners announce huge UK tour - how to get tickets

Nectar Triantis

Sunderland man poses for photo with current Newcastle United player

"Quick, hide behind this tree. Your dad will never find you here..."

RICHARD ORD: Where there's a Will, there’s a way... to happily annoy your kids!

Jeez, I never even said I was a bear.

RICHARD ORD: The bear necessities of life are not always true

Rees Greenwood

Ex-SAFC man reveals Australia offers but doesn't want football return

The Olivier Award nominated Bluey’s Big Play to visit Connexin in Hull.

The Olivier Award nominated Bluey’s Big Play to visit Connexin in Hull

Siblings Tony Beckett and Mary Dunstan reunite after 45 years apart.

Watch: Brother and sister reunite after 45 years apart

Baby wallaby emerges from mother's pouch.

Adorable baby wallaby emerges from mother’s pouch after seven months

He was all smiles in Sunderland and now faces life in the I'm A Celebrity camp.

Look back at Farage in Sunderland as he takes part in I'm a Celeb

Forest Green Rovers and Birmingham City. Getty Images

Going Green: Winners in sport and a more sustainable future

Lionesses fans sell-out Stadium of Light with over 48,000 expected

Author Ian Mole with his latest book, Around the World… and Parts of Gateshead (Tales of a Wearsider Overseas).

Sunderland author’s globetrotting adventures told in new book

Maya Jama will host the first-ever Love Island Games

Love Island Games start date and how to watch in UK

The 1975 announce ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ UK tour including Glasgow & London - list of dates & tickets

Breaking The 1975 announce massive UK tour 2024 - List of dates & tickets

This picture taken on August 20, 2023 shows President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales carrying Spain's Athenea del Castillo Beivide on his shoulder as they celebrate winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

FIFA suspends Luis Rubiales amid World Cup kiss row

Women’s World Cup star announces pregnancy days after final

My leg was ballooning’: Warning as venomous snake attacks holidaymaker in UK tourist hotspot

Warning as venomous snake attacks holidaymaker at UK tourist hotspot

Will Lauren James be available for the World Cup final?

Fans enjoying the match. Pictures by North News.

14 pictures of fans enjoying the match at STACK as England win quarter-final

‘Make your country proud’ - Tony Mowbray’s message to World Cup duo

Prince and Princess of Wales with their three children

Reason why Prince Louis is yet to join parents on royal tour revealed

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