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The 'eyesore' building in Godfrey Road, Sunderland, had been slated to become an 11-bedroom HMO. Plans were initially rejected by Sunderland City Council, with the government's planning watchdog backing up the decision at appeal.

'Eyesore' HMO plans rejected at appeal by government watchdog

Andy and Sally Williams at Six at Pierpoint for the Roker Round event.

Consultancy firm ‘thrilled’ at success of second networking event

Federico Trulli, owner of Angelo’s Ristorante, who was one of the original restaurants still involved in Sunderland Restaurant Week.

£6m boost to city economy as Sunderland Restaurant Week marks 10 years

Whitburn residents are set to be consulted over proposals to establish a parish council for the village.

Whitburn residents set to have their say on parish council proposals

Tens of thousands of fans flocked to the Stadium of Light on Tuesday, June 9, to see Take That perform their The Circus Live tour.

Take That concert gives Sunderland economy major lift

Brian Brobbey ‘to leave’ Sunderland for £34m claim rubbished amid Bayern Munich transfer links

Exclusive Brian Brobbey ‘to leave’ for £34m claim rubbished amid transfer links

'We need to stay humble' – Robin Roefs issues clear message to Sunderland fans on European ambitions

Roefs issues clear message to Sunderland fans on European ambitions

Real Madrid youngster linked with £12.9m Sunderland transfer move - but source questioned

Real Madrid youngster 'linked' with £12.9m Sunderland transfer move

Patrick Roberts breaks silence on Sunderland’s ruthless Dan Neil and Anthony Patterson transfer calls

Exclusive Roberts breaks silence on ruthless Neil and Patterson transfer calls

Sunderland transfer bid revealed as La Liga director breaks silence on £21m swoop by Florent Ghisolfi

Sunderland bid revealed as director breaks silence on £21m swoop

Sunderland's Kristjaan Speakman. Photo by Chris Fryatt

Speakman linked with potential double Sunderland transfer deal

Sunderland, Leeds United and Everton linked with £21.6m-rated winger transfer battle – report

Sunderland linked with £21.6m-rated winger transfer battle – report

MP Sharon Hodgson has backed Washington to enter the running to be crowned UK Town of Culture.

MP backs Washington to bid to be crowned UK Town of Culture

Sunderland transfer rumours grow around Real Madrid defender who cost £45.6m earlier in his career

Sunderland rumours grow around Real Madrid defender who cost £45.6m

The case was heard in South Shields at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Wearside man caught driving while banned for the ninth time

Matteo Guendouzi transfer twist as £21m Sunderland bid revealed with Newcastle United watching

Matteo Guendouzi transfer twist as £21m Sunderland bid revealed
Matteo Guendouzi is said to prefer a return to England but not to Sunderland despite a £21million offer and Premier League interest
James Copley

Liverpool eye former Sunderland loanee as Mohamed Salah successor in £75m transfer deal – reports

Liverpool eye former Sunderland loanee as Mo Salah successor

Sunderland facing transfer fight with West Ham and Brentford over £26m striker deal – reports

Sunderland facing fight with West Ham and Brentford over £26m deal

Rhiannon with daughter Esme.

Mum reveals heart-breaking story of daughter's debilitating condition

Jhon Lucumí

Lucumí transfer update emerges as Bologna give verdict on £23.8m bid

Sunderland's Kyril Louis-Dreyfus. Photo by Chris Fryatt

Louis-Dreyfus sanctions £83.2m spend: Cats' dream squad after window

Lois Openda

Openda signs during £70m deadline day spree –dream squad after window

Harrison Jones. Photo by Ian Horrocks courtesy of Sunderland AFC.

Exclusive Sunderland starlet attracting EFL loan interest ahead of deadline day

Jhon Lucumi has been on the books of Bologna since 2022.

Lucumí: Bologna ‘wobble’ as £25.4m bid tabled and Forest talks begin

Sunderland's Kristjaan Speakman. Photo by Chris Fryatt

Sunderland linked with £77m triple swoop as Speakman sanctions exit

Sunderland's Kristjaan Speakman. Photo by Chris Fryatt

Lucumi signs as Speakman sanctions £87m spend – dream 25-26 squad

Bologna's Jhon Lucumi is believed to have Premier League admirers.

Lucumí to Sunderland latest: Bologna boss makes spiky comments
Sunderland target Jhon Lucumí was named in Bologna’s squad to face Roma, suggesting no deal is close...
James Copley

Lucumí to Sunderland transfer update emerges amid £23.7m bid claim

Sunderland brute who scalded ex during horror kettle attack jailed

Nordi Mukiele

Sunderland transfer target spotted at SoL ahead of £12m move

Lennon Miller is expected to depart Motherwell this summer.

Cats-linked wonderkid to complete £3.25m+ transfer switch – Sky Sports

Trai Hume. Photo by Chris Fryatt.

Wolfsburg move for £10m Sunderland and Northern Ireland defender Hume

Sunderland and Man United in £34m tug-of-war for Serie A wonderkid

It comes as 56 per cent of Brits say they go on a full social media blackout if they can’t catch something live

Over half of Brits avoid social media - just to dodge TV spoilers

Fabrizio Romano has issued an update.

Fabrizio Romano provides fresh update on Sunderland-linked defender

Nectar Triantis in pre-season friendly action for Sunderland against Sporting CP

Agent accused of stirring £1.2m transfer links as Derby boss speaks

Jhon Lucumí to Sunderland: Contract details, transfer fee revealed

Fabrizio Romano has issued a Manchester United transfer update

Romano reveals Cats transfer approach for Champions League player

Fabrizio Romano has issued an update on Manchester United's search for a striker

Romano provides major £21m transfer update on Cats-linked striker

Bafodé Diakité

Cats target Ligue 1 star as £25m bid rejected and £33.8m price set

Sunderland plot £53m triple transfer raid including shock Xhaka move

Como are the latest side to be tracking Lennon Miller.

Lennon Miller’s father confirms transfer talks amid £10m Cats links

Armand Lauriente

Sunderland transfers: £17m bid rejected but talks ongoing for attacker

Sunderland track £11m goalkeeper as Neil El Aynaoui update emerges

Real Madrid's Gonzalo Garcia has been linked with Sunderland

Sunderland launch £25.3m bid for Real Madrid striker – report

Middlesbrough man Hayden Hackney

Cats eyeing £25m-rated Middlesbrough academy product in surprise link

Marcin Bulka

Sunderland linked with Suarez as interesting Bulka update emerges

Jamie Laing records a new spoken word track titled Morning People

Jamie Laing releases track to turn mornings into turbocharged triumphs

Callum Doyle

Manchester City reject £6.5m bid for ex-Sunderland favourite

Speakman to rival Brighton for youth International midfielder

Le Bris handed blow as national publication makes coaching claim

Habin Diarra

Sky Sports post £18.7m update plus Aleksic exit latest - round-up

Some of the rainbow themed Proudly Preloved window displays.

Watch shops create amazing rainbow window displays to support Pride

Sunderland’s £10m swoop for Scotland man questioned as Celtic circle

Heathrow Airport says it’s time for an “honest conversation” about expansion.

Heathrow Airport in runway expansion plea and Evri-DHL merger probed

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