Coronavirus

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility David George

A nurse prepares a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid and flu jabs to be brought forward over emergence of new variant Sophie Wills

Tommy Smith playing for Colchester United (Getty)

MK Dons bag ex-Sunderland player who signed under Donald and Methven James Copley

Kate Garraway has issued an update as her husband Derek continues to battle long Covid

Kate Garraway issues career update following husband’s Covid battle Chelsie Sewell

Kate Garraway has shared that she plans to take husband Derek on a trip to have pioneering treatment

Kate Garraway shares major health update on Derek Draper Daniel Mcneil

Bank of England impose another interest rate hike Daniel Mcneil

NHS nurses are among the groups struggling to afford to eat (image: Getty Images)

Covid vaccine now offered to young clinically vulnerable children

Top 10 richest people in the world & net worth including Bill Gates Daniel Mcneil

Norovirus levels remain high (Photo: Adobe)

UKHSA briefing: norovirus cases remain high across country Patrick Hollis

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in London. Mr Johnson will give evidence as to whether he knowingly misled Parliament over partygate at a hearing of the Commons Privileges Committee in Portcullis House in central London. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson’s Partygate hearing - Who is on the Privileges Committee Ethan Evans

Spain, France and Turkey travel update by Foreign Office Beth Franklin

B&Q announce they will close eight of their Asda sites - here’s when Daniel Mcneil

What to watch at the cinema this weekend including Babylon Daniel Mcneil

The uptake of vaccines has decreased

Drop in HPV vaccine coverage among secondary school pupils Patrick Hollis

Ant Middleton’s company reportedly goes bust Daniel Mcneil

Tanya Manhenga, Love Island contestant from Liverpool

Love Island cast: Student Tanya Manhenga revealed as first contestant

2023 festivals: What music events are happening across the North East throughout the Summer? (Photo by Xavi Torrent/Getty Images)

Confirmed music festivals happening across the North East this summer Jason Button

The new variant is set to be more transmissible than Omicron (Adobe)

New Covid variant nicknamed ‘The Kraken’ is ‘more transmissible’ Ethan Evans

Memorable moments 2022: Slaps, spits & snakes take spotlight this year Daniel Mcneil

Pantone reveals their colour of the year as ‘Viva Magenta’ Daniel Mcneil

Sunderland's annual Boxing Day Dip at Seaburn

Everything you need to know about Sunderland's Boxig Day Dip Jason Button

Cole Kitchen, St George's Terrace, Roker

Sunderland cafe applies to keep offering takeaway service Chris Binding

Sunderland over-50s can book their next Coronavirus booster vaccine: Here's how to book and more you need to know. (Photo by Jacob King - WPA Pool / Getty Images)

How over 50s can book their latest Coronavirus vaccination. Jason Button

Virus lockdowns drove down car fume levels Andrew Dowdeswell

There was a real sense of togetherness at Sunderland Pride in 2019.

Sunderland pride set to return to Wearside after two years of virtual events Georgina Cutler

This Is Tomorrow has seen bands play in Newcastle in 2019 and 2021.

This is Tomorrow 2022 cancelled Jason Button

An EasyJet plane is pictured at Faro airport in Algarve, south of Portugal, on June 15, 2021. - British airline EasyJet inaugurated a new base in Faro, in southern Portugal, shortly after the opening of another in Malaga, in southern Spain, betting on the resumption of tourism. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

EasyJet and British Airways cancellations: Can I get my money back and why are f... Jason Button

The ever-changing coronavirus has mutated once more into a potentially highly infectious ‘Covid XE’ variant. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

Omicron XE variant: What is the new coronavirus variant, how transmissible is it...

The NHS has announced a series of new symptoms of Covid-19. (Photo by Pierre Crom/Getty Images)

Coronavirus in Sunderland: These are the new symptoms to look out for according ... Jason Button

Pride returns to Sunderland this year after events in 2020 and 2021 were cancelled. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Sunderland Pride 2022: When is this year's event and who will be performing? Jason Button

Coronavirus booster vaccine jabs for millions of people in England will begin to be offered this week, the NHS has announced. Picture: PA.

Millions of vulnerable people to be offered spring Covid booster jab By The Newsroom

Chicken pox season is on the horizon, and this is what parents can do to support their kids through the illness. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images).

Chickenpox in the UK: When is chickenpox season in the UK and what are the sympt... Jason Button

Pnacake Day is on March 1 and celebrates the start of Lent.

Which Sunderland restaurants are offering pancakes on the menu this Pancake Day? Jason Button

Independent on Holmeside.

Independent Venue Week: What events are happening across Sunderland to commemora... Jason Button

All adults in the UK will be able to book a booster by December 15 2021. (Photo by TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Where and how can I get a Coronavirus booster jab in Sunderland? All the bookabl... Jason Button

Sunderland fans.

When SAFC fans will have to produce Covid passports at fixtures James Copley

The newest Covid variant has been named Omicron. (Photo by Pierre Crom/Getty Images)

Covid 19 Omicron variant: What are the symptoms, how can you tell if you have it... Jason Button

The building is now up for sale

Sunderland's Nightingale Hospital returns to intended industrial use Kevin Clark

I'm a Celeb is one of the most successful UK TV shows of the 21st century (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images).

I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here: How have contestants with links to the regi... Jason Button

The tour last came to Sunderland in 2016 (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images).

Is the Coca Cola Truck tour 2021 coming to Sunderland? All you need to know abou... Jason Button

There are a wide range of shrubs and plants with berries which ripen in autumn including winterberry, crab apples, red-twig dogwood, beautyberry, elderberry and chokeberry

Revealed: the top autumn trends in gardening Chris Page

North East musician Sam Fender

Sam Fender announces extra homecaming date for Spring 2022 tour Sam Johnson

Lateral flow test kits are available in many high street stores.

Where can I get a coronavirus test in Sunderland? Jason Button