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WASPI campaigners at the meeting at Sunderland's City Hall.

WASPI women win unanimous support in Sunderland

Sound problems have dogged meetings at Sunderland's City Hall.

Investigation ordered into sound problems at £42million City Hall

CGI impression of south entrance at redeveloped central railway station for Sunderland

Update on plans to replace Sunderland's 'disgraceful' train station

The meeting was held at the Beacon of Light.

Measures in place to make first 'in person' council meeting in a year Covid safe

Former Mayor, Cllr David Snowdon, and his wife, Cllr Dianne Snowdon, make way for the New Mayor of Sunderland, Cllr Henry Trueman, with his wife and Mayoress, Cllr Dorothy Trueman. Source: Sunderland City Council

Longest serving Sunderland mayor since Second World War stands down

The Mayor of Sunderland, Councillor David Snowdon and Mayoress, Councillor Dianne Snowdon with the Rainbow Flag flying above Sunderland Civic Centre in support of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB)

Rainbow colours for Sunderland landmarks in solidarity with LGBT community

The Northern Spire bridge will be lit purple as a mark of respect to Prince Philip

Landmarks to be lit purple as mark of respect to Prince Philip on day of funeral

Provost of Sunderland Minster, the Reverend Canon Stuart Bain lifts a candle lit as part of the display set up to mark one year on since coronavirus lockdowns began.

A candle for every Sunderland life lost to Covid as city's Minster remembers

Penshaw Monument has been lit up red for Remembrance Sunday. Photo: North News.

Sunderland landmarks will be lit red for Remembrance

'Very different' Remembrance commemorations are taking place this year

'Very different' Remembrance commemorations begin in Sunderland

Houghton Pipe Band at the launch of Houghton Feast in 2019.

Houghton Feast online events revealed

Emergency Services Day will be marked in Sunderland

Sunderland to honour emergency services on '999' day

Coronavirus meant the public was unable to attend, but there was still a poignant ceremony at the Sunderland Cenotaph.

Sunderland pays its respects on 75th anniversary of VJ Day

American Independence Day celebrations at the ancestral home of its founding father George Washington. Picture: North News.

Washington Old Hall marks American Independence Day

Mayor of Sunderland David Snowdon seen here raising the Armed Forces Day flag in 2019 alongside local veterans. This year will be very different, but the flag will still be raised. Picture by Frank Reid.

Sunderland will still celebrate Armed Forces Day

City dignitaries, as well as police officers and members of YAV visit Anthony Dunn, centre

Pensioner receives birthday surprise from Gary Bennett, the Mayor and more
Football hero Gary Bennett, the mayor and more turned up at the doorstep of an isolated 75-year-old to give him a birthday to remember.
Katy Wheeler

The Unveiling of the Washington and Barmston War Memorial on June 5, 1920.

Marking a century of the Washington Village war memorial

From left, school head Christine Cave, student Kate, chief executive John Phillipson, student Kieron and Sunderland Central MP Julie Elliott.

New school to help autistic pupils reach 'full potential'

The new Bright Lights exhibition at Arts Centre Washington

Annual exhibition opens to showcase Sunderland's emerging artistic talent

Rene Jones celebrates her 104 birthday friends George and Sandra Tyzack, who looked after Rene before she moved to Glenhome House, and Glenholme's senior carer Kate Longstaff.

Fiesty René celebrates her 104th birthday with her favourite tipple - a gin and ...

Lily Straughan and Joseph Chow are preparing for the next round of The Greatest Dancer on BBC One.

Parents' pride as young performers Lily and Joseph prepare for The Greatest Danc...

Sunderland Mayor David Snowdon and Mayoress Dianne Snowdon help share the Age UK Boxing Day dinner, pictured with David Lawson.

Christmas party brings together Sunderland's elderly as volunteers dish up festi...

An Elvis impersonator entertains at a previous Age UK's Boxing Day lunch, at the Bradbury Centre, Sunderland.

Boxing Day dinner to be served up to Sunderland's lonely thanks to Age UK

The latest instalment of stones in the Veterans Walk, in Mowbray Park, Sunderland, were unveiled, by The Mayor and Mayoress of Sunderland, Coun. David Snowdon and his wife Coun. Dianne Snowdon, who are pictured with l-r Carla Cuthbertson, Rob Deverson and Tom Cuthbertson.

Latest stage of Sunderland's Veterans' Walk unveiled to honour Forces Personnel ...

Mayor and Mayoress of Sunderland, Coun David Snowdon and Coun Diane Snowdon, and Olympian Aly Dixon unveil a commemorative plaque with support from Link School pupils Jacey Wood and Matthew Somers.

Athletics ace Aly Dixon helps open Sunderland school after £1.4million revamp

Sunderland Youth Council and Young People’s City Debate 2019, which sees youngsters of all ages debating issues which they see as critical to the future of the region.
The Mayor and Mayoress of Sunderland, Coun David Snowdon and Coun Dianne Snowdon and the Mayor of Essen (which is twinned with Sunderland) Thomas Kufen and Jill Colbert, Chief Executive of Together for Children.

Youngsters discuss environment, mental health and knife crime at major Sunderlan...

Christmas Light Switch-On in Keels Square

18 pictures from Sunderland Christmas light switch on - can you spot yourself in...
The countdown to the festive season got off with a bang as the Christmas lights were switched on in Sunderland.
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Christmas lights switch on in Keel Square.

Everything you need to know about Sunderland's Christmas lights switch-on

The lights run along the seafront and Dame Dorothy Street

Sunderland comes alive with light as city illuminations are switched on

The Christmas tree going up in Keel Square. Picture by Craig Thompson.

Huge Christmas tree goes up in Keel Square as countdown to festivities begins

The official opening of Veterans in Crisis Sunderland's new ERV building with, from left, founder Ger Fowler, Mayoress Diane Snowdon, Mayor David Snowdon and ambassador Kevin Ball.

New emergency centre for veterans officially unveiled on Remembrance Day

A salute was given and crowds joined in a two-minute silence.

Thousands crowd Sunderland city centre streets for Remembrance Sunday service

War veteran Len Gibson receiving his BEM.

Sunderland war veteran Len Gibson to help lead city's Remembrance Service

The event brought together a host of community groups from across the city.

Sunderland’s Lights Out parade sees city centre shine as hundreds fill streets f...

Len Gibson, 99, from West Herrington, was presented with his British Empire Medal by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear, Mrs Susan Winfield OBE, in the Mayor’s Parlour at Sunderland civic centre.

Watch inspiring 99-year-old Sunderland war veteran receive British Empire Medal

Last year's Christmas lights switch-on in Keel Square.

Panto stars to lead the way as Sunderland is lit up for Christmas

Details of Remembrance Sunday in Sunderland have been revealed.

Road closures and timings for Sunderland's Remembrance Sunday parade

Organisers and supporters of Washington's youth Pride event held at the Arts Centre.

The first time event was organised by Washington youth group Rainbow Renegades

Pupils accepted Mental Health Charter Mark Status from the Mayor on behalf of 31 Sunderland schools at Southwick Community Primary School.

Youngsters are recognised for mental health work

Queues at the Houghton Feast annual Ox roast.

Watch huge crowds brave the weather to queue for sandwich at annual Houghton Fea...

Houghton Feast is in full flow.

Houghton Feast 2019: What to expect from the ox roast and firework display

The Houghton-le-Spring Pipe entertain's the crowds at Saturday's carnival.

What's still to come at the 2019 Houghton Feast

Houghton Pipe Band performed at the launch of Houghton Feast.

Hundreds gather for the Houghton Feast 2019 Opening Ceremony

Ready for action: Houghton Feast traditional ox roasting team member Ron Young, 91, is looking forward to this year's roast as much as ever.

Over half a century of service to the Houghton Feast

Placing the Rainbow crossing in Sunniside, Sunderland.

Sunderland Pride 2019: Council and Northumbria Police throw support behind city ...

The Mayor of Sunderland Councillor Lynda Scanlan showed her support for Sunderland Pride 2018 by joining in the march.

Sunderland Pride 2019 gets ready for parade and live music festival

Annual Houghton Feast parade in Newbottle Street last year.

Everything you need to know about what's on when at the Houghton Feast 2019

Houghton Feast firework display

This is when the Houghton Feast fireworks display will take place

Sunderland University lecturer of modern British history, Dr Sarah Hellawell, unveils blue plaque for Dr Marion Phillips, Sunderland's first woman MP. With Bridget Phillipson MP, Mayor David Snowdon and Mayoress Dianne Snowdon.

Latest recipient to get a Blue Plaque for their devotion to city

Four-year-old Jay McDonald with firefighters Becky Hogg and David Cowley at the open day at Sunderland Central Fire Station.

Sunderland firefighters welcome visitors at station open day

Mayor of Sunderland Councillor David Snowdon raises the Red Ensign, with Captain Stephen Healy (L) and Norman Taylor Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Tyne Wear, commemorating Merchant Navy Day.

Flag raised at Sunderland Civic Centre 'in tribute and appreciation' of the Merc...

The Cenotaph in Burdon Road, Sunderland.

Northern Ireland veterans to be remembered at Sunderland event

Jimmy Montgomery officially cuts the ribbon at the new Wren Kitchens Sunderland showroom.

Football legend opens Sunderland store after £1m revamp

Sunderland AFC welcomed a group of current and former servicemen who are in the last stages of a 470-mile walk to raise funds for the Royal British Legion and the Household
Cavalry Foundation.

Why Sunderland legend Kevin Ball met with soldiers taking part in a mammoth 470 ...

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