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Apartments proposed on upper floors of building at Stockton Road, Sunderland Credit (LDRS)

New apartments plan for Sunderland city centre

New Children at the Table campaign urges government to listen to children and young people.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Government must let young voices be heard

These are the top 10 kids’ toys for Christmas – including flying avocados to pre...

The Queen Consort, Camilla, has revealed the Paddington Bear tributes will be donated to children’s charity Barnados

Queen Consort Camilla with Paddington Bear tributes going to new home

An independent report has put forward a number of proposals to the Government to help them create a smoke-free country by 2030.

Former smoker who developed cancer backs report to eradicate smoking

Under-25's could be banned from buying cigarettes under Government plans (Photo: Shutterstock)

Under-25’s could be banned from buying cigarettes under government plans

Teenage drink and drug fears

Teenage drink and drug use fears in Sunderland

Year 6 pupils at East Herrington Primary Academy are just some of the hundreds of pupils to benefit from the Real Love Rocks programme.

Children learn about healthy relationships and the dangers of grooming

Domestic abuse rates are up 10% despite an overall drop in crime (Photo: Shutterstock)

Domestic abuse rates are up 10% despite an overall drop in crime

Six residents in the this Wearside streets are celebrating after receiving a four-figure lottery windfall each.

The latest Sunderland lottery-winning street

Lockdown restrictions are beginning to slowly ease around the UK, but when will charity shops open again? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when charity shops will open - and the new safety measures in place for d...

Here’s how to keep kids safe online - according to new government guidelines

IKEA in Gateshead opened in 1992. Picture: Google Maps.

IKEA site to be used as coronavirus testing centre for NHS staff

Sue Ryder hospices across the UK could close - here’s why

Smart new look for Barnardo's

New look Barnardo's store opens this weekend in Sunderland

Smart new look for Barnardo's

New look Barnardo's store opens this weekend in Sunderland

Bargains galore are promised when the newly refurbished Barnardo’s store on Stockton Road re-opens tomorrow, June 22.

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Parents could be damaging the mental health of toddlers by allowing them onto social media from the age of two (Photo: Shutterstock)

Kids as young as 2 are being allowed to access social media - and it’s damaging ...

The damage caused to the charity shop

Three men and youth, 17, charged following Sunderland charity shop burglary

Young people not apathetic about voting

Help protect teenagers

Plea for more volunteers

Stand by our care leavers

Plea to build on legacy

Four-year-old Daniel Grey, front, leads the way at Seaham Harbour Nursery School annual fancy dress toddle .

Seaham nursery youngsters hit the road for charity

Claire Phillipson, director of Wearside Women In Need.

Campaigner says women need more support when their children are placed into care

Siglion's John Seagar with Kara Gillies of Barnado's

Siglion staff's treadmill charity challenge

Launch of the Durham City Run.

Steve Cram's firm launches new Durham City Run 10k and 5k

The team behind the Sunderland and Kielder running weekends is launching two new events in Durham.

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Sunderland school choir set for date at top London venue