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The footbridge over the ravine at Roker Park has been out of use for some years.

Work on historic footbridge to start 'next year'

The unveiling of Tony Ridley's plaque with his wife Jane, daughter Sarah and grandchildren.

Sunderland engineer behind the Metro honoured in Newcastle

Ushaw Flower Festival returns

Blooming lovely Flower Festival returns to historic site

Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, view from inside Mowbray Park

Closure date for Museum & Winter Gardens for £13m refurbishment

Sunderland will honour the Merchant Navy as the city commemorates Merchant Navy Day in September.

Tribute event to Sunderland's maritime heritage. Here's how to join

Raising a glass to the new Vaux Social

Inside new Vaux Social venue as it honours Sunderland's heritage

Seaham on the East Durham coast

We want local businesses to shout about spending a Summer by the Sea

Robert Soden said he was 'deeply saddened' by the closure of the National Glass Centre which he painted in this series of pictures from 31 years ago.

Sunderland artist 'deeply saddened' by Glass Centre closure

The National Glass Centre has closed to the public.

University chiefs thank staff as Glass Centre closes to public

Glenda Young is drawing inspiration from the city's rich glassmaking past

I'm honouring Sunderland's glassmaking heritage with my new novel

National Glass Centre over the years

Royal visitors to Prime Ministers: 16 more great Glass Centre photos

A look back at NGC over the years

16 fantastic National Glass Centre pictures over the years

Painter Tai Shan Schierenberg reinterprets celebrated Greenwich riverscapes to mark Scenic Eclipse II's

Ad Feature World’s most luxurious yacht to dock in London marked with new artwork

Susan Spokes Real Estate, South Shields

1600s farmhouse comes with original features and huge gardens

The £15m Eastgate Point development is taking shape

Architecture firm relocating to transformed Littlewoods site

Sunderland is a Music City

Celebrating a landmark year of putting Sunderland music on the map
The Year of Music draws to a close but Sunderland continues with its Music City status.
Katy Wheeler

An estimated 200,000 people from across the region are believed to have attended Durham Miners Gala.

Our heritage - 15 fab photos as thousands line streets for Miners Gala

The National Glass Centre is set to close on July 31.

University chief and MPs invited to event to see how NGC can be saved

Museum trustee Victoria Richardson (front) alongside Nexus stakeholder relations officer, Jamie Robson, and other volunteers.

'Royal Metro Train' takes pride of place at Land Sea and Air Museum

Sneak peek at Slice Roker

Sneak peek and opening date for Slice Roker on Sunderland seafront

Susan Spokes Real Estate, South Shields

Another visit to a 'truly exceptional' farmhouse

Susan Spokes Real Estate, South Shields

400 years of history behind this exceptional Sunderland farmhouse

Brothers Richard and Dom Ord are taking on one of their favourite haunts, The Village Cafe in Whitburn

We're 'proud' to take on Whitburn's historic Village Cafe

Sunderland Central MP Lewis Atkinson has labelled the university's decision to demolish the National Glass Centre as "premature and unhelpful".

MP labels university's planned demolition of Glass Centre as premature

Vaux have produced a Pink Slice ale, in collaboration Vaux sales manager Kris Forster, North Pier Brew Co's Josh Atkinson and Muller Bakery's Charlie Muller.

Brewing up an iconic slice of Sunderland heritage with new Vaux ale

How students are shining a light on the city's rich maritime heritage

A Civil War reenactment returns to Hylton Castle

Travel back in time as landmark prepares for Civil War reenactment
Brace yourself for the Battle of Sunderland!
Katy Wheeler

Cllr Speding and Alan Jackson from Hetton Local and Natural History Society with Hetton Lyons Primary School Children

We're celebrating Hetton's proud and fascinating history

The team is celebrating 25 years of Seaham Hall

We're marking 25 years of Seaham Hall with a year of celebrations

Beamish Museum’s learning team has been shortlisted for the prestigious Learning Programme of the Year.

Beamish in running for award for work with disadvantaged children

The project shines a light on the stories of everyday Mackems

We're celebrating the unique characteristics and tales of Mackems

Keel Square Pavilion

Keel Square Pavilion in Sunderland City Centre being dismantled

Terry Deary will be at the History Fair.

Make a diary date for this wonderful Sunderland event

Sunderland's historic Donnison School in the East End

We're Sunderland's best kept secret and we need your help

Fish & chips to become a permanent feature at North East institution

Some of the Roman artefacts uncovered at the site.

Council issue response to plea to ensure Roman find remains in city

The Donnison School Heritage Centre is raising money for a new roof.

We need your help to save this historic building used by the community

Sunderland's National Glass Centre.

Glassmakers letter backing move from centre as campaign group hit back

Bob Olley (left) with raffle winner Mick Curry and his wife, Liz Curry.

Former Whitburn Colliery worker wins an original Bob Olley painting

Enterprise House as it looks now

How we're breathing new life into an old mining institute building

St Mark's has been brought back to life

I'm so glad it's not been pulled down - your revived church memories

Snowshoe hike in Switzerland

I went to Switzerland and stayed in a winter wonderland

Follow the Wearside Echoes Facebook page and become part of a 20,000-plus membership.

Wearside Echoes membership numbers soar past 20,000 followers

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Inside new Wine Bar as it brings luxury offering to historic site

University of Sunderland plans to close National Glass Centre in July 2026

Final exhibition to be held at National Glass Centre ahead of closure

Châteaux Le Vieux Logis offers calm character and change of scenery in authentic four-star surrounds

Stone, wine and time ... celebrating delightful Dordogne’s Art de Vivre

Southwick Village Green Preservation Society chairman Peter Gibson along with Christine Fletcher and other members have received another plaque for the work the group have put in to the community.

We're proud to fly the flag for Southwick's heritage and community

Jan Forster Estates, Gosforth

Stunning period house in Cleadon for sale and here's a look inside

This is why the UK's Best Coastal Community is truly not to be missed

Bangla Day will be led by the Sunderland Bangladesh International Centre.

Children to embrace multiculturalism and diversity in new programme

Plenty of shoppers turned out for the January sales at Joplings in 1975.

Sunderland 1970s film captures memories

Sunderland clearly trolls Newcastle United after derby win as Dan Burn heads to hospital – moments missed

Sunderland trolls Newcastle after win as Burn heads to hospital

Cllr Lindsey Leonard, Ian Gallagher from Nexus, and Roberta Redecke from Sunderland BID, alongside some of the Nexus Buildings and Faiclties team that carried out the work.

Stadium of Light Metro station repainted in SAFC colours and badge

Could you be related to William the Conqueror? One man definitely thinks so after taking a bargain DNA test

A £27 home DNA test sent one man down a rabbit hole of royal ancestry

Sunderland's National Glass Centre.

Concerns grow for future of Glass Centre as demolition moves closer

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