Hong Kong

Austin and Pickersgill's where the ship launch with a difference happened 44 years ago.

The Sunderland ship which was launched with a coconut

International students at the University of Sunderland.

International students benefited city’s economy by £153million

Cathay Pacific are taking part in the free tickets to Hong Kong campaign

How to apply for free flight tickets to Hong Kong this summer

Four people charged in connection with Abby Choi murder. (Dailymotion)

Everything you need to know about murdered Hong Kong model Abby Choi

Apple Replay enables Apple Music users to review their listening stats (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Chinese protestors find AirDrop feature limited amid ongoing protests

School places for Ukraine kids.

Ukraine youngsters arrive in Sunderland

Testing and quarantine requirements have been introduced by several countries for UK tourists (Photo: Getty Images)

Tough new travel restrictions set out for UK tourists as Delta Covid cases surge

Gateshead FC.

Gateshead won't destabilise the club’s future in search for a return to non-leag...

More than 150 cases of coronavirus have been reported in the Guangdong province (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

'Delays are piling up': Covid-19 outbreak at Chinese port could lead to Christma...

Gateshead FC hit another landmark as supporters group Gateshead Soul officially recognised as shareholders

Gateshead hit another landmark as supporters group recognised as shareholders

An independent journalist from China has been imprisoned for reporting on the Co...

Your old video games could now be worth thousands - here’s how much you could ge...

Heathrow Airport has launched a pre-departure Covid testing facility - what it m...

79 pubs are to temporarily close (Photo: Shutterstock)

Greene King is temporarily closing 79 pubs - and some may not reopen

Some scientists initially proposed that natural immunity would protect people who had previously been infected with coronavirus from becoming reinfected. (Shutterstock)

The first person to contract coronavirus twice has been found - here’s everythin...

Protesters chant slogans during a rally against a new national security law in Hong Kong on 1 July 2020 (Photo: DALE DE LA REY/AFP via Getty Images)

This is why people are protesting in Hong Kong, as controversial new 'anti-prote... Alex Nelson

Six of the best lockdown debut novels available now

Retro retail label Cath Kidston is to close all of its 60 UK stores, with the loss of more than 900 jobs (Photo: Shutterstock)

Cath Kidston to close all 60 UK stores - with loss of more than 900 jobs

Virgin Atlantic has cancelled more April flights - here's what to do if you're a...

A tiger in New York has contracted coronavirus - here’s what you need to know

What you need to know about keeping your pets safe during the outbreak (Photo: GREG BAKER/AFP via Getty Images)

Can pets catch coronavirus? What you need to know

Phillip Schofield’s ITV programme, How To Spend It Well On Holiday, was pulled from TV on Thursday night (5 March) over coronavirus fears (Photo: Shutterstock)

Phillip Schofield’s ITV show has been cancelled due to ongoing coronavirus outbr...

Sammy Yu remains interested in a takeover of Sunderland AFC

Sammy Yu SAFC takeover exclusive: 'For us, money is not a problem'

Phil Parkinson

Parkinson press conference RECAP: SAFC injury updates

Who is Sammy Yu? The businessman keen on Sunderland AFC

Who is Sammy Yu? The SAFC-linked businessman

Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung (4th left) during his time with Birmingham City. Left to right: vice president Mike Wiseman, vice chairman Sammy Yu, chairman Vico Hui, vice chairman Peter Pannu, chief executive officer Michael Dunford and legal advisor Warren Ko.

'Let's hope not!': SAFC fans aren't keen on £40m takeover reports

Sammy Yu is reportedly part of a group keen on Sunderland AFC

Ex-Birmingham City director part of Hong Kong group 'eyeing £40m takeover' of Su...

Former Birmingham City director Sammy Yu is reportedly part of a group keen on a takeover of Sunderland AFC.

Mark Donnelly

HSBC has announced a 33% drop in profits. Picture by NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images

HSBC announces major overhaul and is set to cut 35,000 jobs as profits plunge

The latest Foreign Office travel advice for Singapore after coronavirus warning

This is what you need to know about the SARS-like virus (Photo: Shutterstock)

Infectious SARS-like virus originating in China continues to spread - this is wh...

Stewart Donald has placed Sunderland AFC up for sale

Takeover expert reveals what is happening behind the scenes at Sunderland AFC as...

The Northern Spire bridge

Everything you need to know about Sunderland's Northern Spire bridge - and how y...

Gateshead FC is set to be taken over.

Gateshead saga takes new twist with consortium set to complete takeover amid app...

Gatesheads former sports injury therapist Annie Davis.

Ex-Gateshead sports therapist opens up on her 'heart-breaking' departure, why sh...

A consortium consisting of Chinese businessmen have been linked with a 50 million offer to buy Sunderland.

Report claims Asian consortium are considering £50 million offer to buy Sunderla...

Vice Chancellor of the University of Sunderland Sir David Bell, middle front, in Hong Kong.

Sunderland's new university boss visits students in Hong Kong

Gateshead fans held a meeting on Thursday night.

Former Gateshead chief Mike Coulson on challenges still facing fans after club p...

A police officer.

Police appeal to trace men following burglary in which £4,000 and $6,000 Hong Ko...

A view from The Kerry Hotels infinity pool, looking out onto the striking Victoria Harbour.

Visiting Hong Kong with children - where to stay, what to do and how much does i...

Shirley Atkinson.

New Year's Honours List: Former Sunderland University vice chancellor gets OBE

George Ng pictured on his birthday.

Tributes to popular Sunderland Chinese takeaway boss after sudden death at festi...

British Airways launch new '˜basic' fares service

Shirley Atkinson has been at the university for 10 years.

Sunderland University 'deeply saddened' as vice-chancellor steps down

Students hard at work at the Hong Kong campus.

Sunderland University celebrates a year in Hong Kong

New Big Wheel opening at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, South Shieds on Saturday, and the first passengers were Chris Kelly, Kerry, l-r Courtney (11), Megan (8), Abbie (4) and Leah (9)

Huge ferris wheel offers stunning views over South Shields after attraction open...

What started the Boxing Day tradition?

What is Boxing Day? What started the tradition?

Your Sea Cadets need you

Start of the veterans relay in the Durham Cathedral Relays at Maiden Castle. Ian Dixon (173) led the field home and set Sunderland Harriers on the way to victory.

Sunderland Harriers are doing it on an international stage

Julie Honey hopes her blog will help others who are coping with cancer.

Brave mum's blog tells of her fight against cancer

Julie Honey and her children Lauren, 21, and Craig, 25.

Devoted daughter flies 6,000 miles to be with cancer-stricken mum

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