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Left, a previous show by Breaking Tradition (photo by Bryan Ledgard) and singer-songwriter Jez Lowe (Sunderland Echo image).

Help write a Sunderland song Tony Gillan

A man, who is believed to have starred in EastEnders, has been arrested on suspicion of a child sex offence

Why is EastEnders not on tonight? Reason why explained Daniel Mcneil

Despite this modest entrance, the Gray Memorial Garden has an incredible history.

The graveyard where 100,000 are buried Tony Gillan

Candlelight Concerts is heading to Sunderland

See Sunderland's Seventeen Nineteen as never before in candlelit concert Katy Wheeler

Former Whistle Test presenter Bob Harris will deliver a talk on The Beatles (PA image).

Date announced for 'Whispering' Bob Harris’ Beatles night Tony Gillan

Back on the Map worked with McCarthy Stone to help the bees of Mowbray Park.

Charity helps park's bees Tony Gillan

A man, who is believed to have starred in EastEnders, has been arrested on suspicion of a child sex offence

EastEnders airs alternative opening sequence - here’s why

Seventeen19 centre manager Tracey Mienie.

Sunderland's Seventeen19 scoops major architecture awards after saving church Katy Wheeler

Seventeen Nineteen recently celebrated its first year at the historic Holy Trinity Church

Inside a hidden East End gem Katy Wheeler

Geoff Moon, owner of the Welcome Tavern, says the nearby work is ruining his business and is worried for his family's health.

Pub landlord slams council over problems caused by redevelopment work Tony Gillan

Historical gems in Old Sunderland and the East End

12 historical gems to discover in Old Sunderland and the East End Katy Wheeler

Wheresoeover They Are In Any Measure comes to 17Nineteen on Saturday, April 1 from 7pm.

Concert inspired by Sunderland legend brings together young people with autism Tony Gillan

Sunderland's historic Donnison School in the East End

A lesson on Sunderland's hidden gem girls' school Katy Wheeler

Idris Elba attends the premiere of Universal Pictures' "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw" at Dolby Theatre on July 13, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

Idris Elba was offered a role in BBC’s EastEnders - why he rejected it Ethan Evans

17Nineteen engagement officer Lily Daniels, left, with Angela Reed of Creative Calligraphy.

Beautiful calligraphy at 17Nineteen Tony Gillan

Inside Sunderland's historic Phoenix Lodge in the East End

Inside a fascinating East End hidden gem

Headline-hitting stories you might remember from 25 years ago.

Goodbye to this school – and a whole rugby kit Chris Cordner

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon in Whitechapel near Adler Street.

Fears missing aristocrat and newborn baby are sleeping in a tent Sophie Wills

The cane with Jack the Ripper’s likeness carved into it (Photo: College of Policing)

Eerie likeness of Jack the Ripper found carved onto cane Patrick Hollis

The venue can be used for multiple events

New Seventeen Nineteen venue to host two-day history festival Katy Wheeler

The Welcome Tavern owner Geoff Moon is concerned for the future of the pub.

Pub landlord fears for his business’s future over nearby improvement works Pamela Bilalova

Frank Styles new mural on The Salvation Army Swan Lodge.

Striking new mural by Frank Styles unveiled on landmark Sunderland building Katy Wheeler

Hidden Stories exhibition at Holy Trinity Church

Shining a light on the hidden stories of one of city's oldest buildings Katy Wheeler

What a year but were you pictured?

11 photos from your fantastic Silver Jubilee celebrations in 1977 in Sunderland Chris Cordner

Witch marks on a gravestone

Witch marks found carved into 300-year-old Sunderland church to ward off evil Kevin Clark

The new Seventeen Nineteen will host Old Time Sailors

Seventeen Nineteen to be transformed into ship for lively sailors performance Katy Wheeler

Knowledge has opened in the Boar's Head pub in the East End

Best views in the city? Review of Sunderland's new Knowledge restaurant Katy Wheeler

Phoenix Hall, Queen Street East, Sunderland, believed to be the oldest purpose-built Masonic hall under the English Constitution in existence and still in continuous use today.

Repair work approved to save 230-year-old Masonic hall in Sunderland's East End Chris Binding

Seventeen Nineteen centre manager Tracey Mienie.

City's new Seventeen Nineteen venue scoops two national awards Katy Wheeler

Sharon Vincent's new book on the East End.

Forgotten tales from the East End

A look inside Seventeen Nineteen ahead of opening to the public

Sneak peek of Seventeen Nineteen as opening date is announced Katy Wheeler

Knowledge restaurant has opened on the ground floor of The Boar's Head in the East End

Inside new restaurant Knowledge as it transforms 300-year-old Sunderland pub Katy Wheeler

Life in the East End in pictures.

Excellently retro in the East End Chris Cordner

49,50 and 51 High Street East Picture.

Historic shop buildings in historic set to become flats under new plans Chris Binding

Phoenix Hall.

Repair works planned to 'preserve future' of historic masonic temple

The magnificent restoration work on the organ.

A magnificent future for a piece of Sunderland history Chris Cordner

Inside the new Sunshine Co-operative in High Street West

Sunshine Co-op sets up shop in historic city centre building Katy Wheeler

A song-writing project will honour the people and places of Hendon and the East End

Submit your stories of Hendon and the East End Katy Wheeler

The incident happened in the East Hendon Dock at Port of Sunderland.

Rescue mission launched to help injured man from ship in Port of Sunderland Fiona Thompson

A wonderful tribute to Sunderland master model maker Fred Gooch.

A loving tribute to a master model maker Chris Cordner

People who live and work on High Street East in Sunderland have praised the community in the area which is the cheapest in the city according to Zoopla

What life is like living and working on Sunderland's cheapest street Kevin Clark

Villiers Street looking onto Nile Street, Sunderland Picture: Google

87 new homes and workspaces to 'kick-start the regeneration of Sunniside' Chris Binding

A whole host of 1980 images for you to enjoy. Do they bring back great memories?

Be a super trouper and share your memories of 1980 Chris Cordner

John Smith has been described as a true gentleman

Family's tribute to much-loved grandad who died aged 70 Poppy Kennedy

1-3, Church Street East, Sunderland. Coulson Luxury Safes Ltd is looking for permission for a new factory building to help expand its operations.

Luxury safe firm plans new factory building in Sunderland to help it expand Chris Binding

177 High Street West, Sunderland, which is to be restored as part of the Sunderland Heritage Action Zone, are Councillor Kevin Johnston Deputy Cabinet Member Dynamic City, Mark Taylor Sunderland City Council Principle Conservation Officer, Councillor Rebecca Atkinson Cabinet Member for Dynamic City and Martin Hulse of Tyne & Wear Building Preservation Trust.

Plans revealed for historic buildings in Sunderland city centre Chris Binding

177 High Street West, Sunderland, which is to be restored as part of the Sunderland Heritage Action Zone, are Councillor Kevin Johnston Deputy Cabinet Member Dynamic City, Mark Taylor Sunderland City Council Principle Conservation Officer, Councillor Rebecca Atkinson Cabinet Member for Dynamic City and Martin Hulse of Tyne & Wear Building Preservation Trust.

Two more historic buildings to be saved and restored under regeneration plans Ross Robertson

Join us on a pub tour to Sunderland's past.

Cheers to the Sunderland pub memories Chris Cordner

A reminder of daily life in Sunderland right up to the mid 1950s.

Plenty of room for your Wearside tram memories Chris Cordner

Sunshine Co-operative owners Claire Wayman and Wojtek Bozik with locally produced milk and organic fruit and veg box.

Successful Sunderland co-op to set up shop in historic building Katy Wheeler