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Sharing tissues, plasters, safety pins, phone chargers and hair ties are fundamental parts of being in the sisterhood.

Doing the “Are you okay?” check-in is number one sign of sisterhood

Washy Comedy Festival

We're bringing a comedy festival to Washington

‘Nothing happened’ – Habib Diarra jokes online after Sunderland demolish Burnley at Stadium of Light

‘Nothing happened’ – Diarra jokes after Sunderland demolish Burnley

Robert Michael Thompson came into the world in November 1911, and was born in Penshaw.

The Little Waster who had the North East doubled up with laughter

Comedian Sue Perkins is going on tour with ‘The Eternral Shame of Sue Perkins’ next year

Everything you need to know as Sue Perkins heads to the North East

Sunderland fans in action at the Etihad Stadium against Manchester City on Saturday in the Premier League. Photo by Chris Fryatt.

32 photos of Sunderland fans during 3-0 loss against Man City

Lee Stewart with his new book which has just been released on Amazon.

Sunderland dad relives youth in book

Author Nicky Moon with her book 'Ponies on the Riviera'

I've written a love letter to Sunderland with my debut novel

The newly named fleet of gritters keeping our roads safe.

Meet the fleet of newly named Mackem gritters hitting our roads

'The Little Waster' was born in Penshaw in 1911 and attended Fatfield School, leaving at 15 to work at North Biddick Colliery before becoming a legendary comedian and entertainer

Bobby Thompson: What you had to say about the Little Waster

Robert Michael Thompson came into the world in November 1911, and was born in Penshaw.

The Little Waster who had the North East doubled up with laughter

These are the best Halloween costumes for kids and adults from Amazon

The best Halloween costumes for kids and adults

‘The neighbours and the goal nets!’ – Sunderland fans have their say on what they’d change about the club

Sunderland fans have their say on what they’d change about the club

Chris Taylor and Grime Gran hit the streets of London to find out what Brits call their Bits

Brits use comical names for different body parts - what's your go-to?

Mickey Rourke was issued a formal warning by Big Brother producers after making homophobic remarks towards fellow housemate JoJo Siwa

Rourke leaves Celebrity Big Brother after brush with Sunderland fan

From Trent Reznor releasing a hip-hop album to Hanson covering a nu-metal act, here's some of the more memorable April Fools day jokes and pranks musicians have played on the public - and each other.

Music's Mischievous Moments: 13 epic pranks for April Fools Day 2025
From Abbey Road removing the famous crossing to a Coldplay fragrance - here’s our favourite musical pranks to celebrate April 1st
Benjamin Jackson

Finding the perfect date is no longer about looking for a looker, according to a new study

Good looks are no longer a dating priority, according to a new study

Presenter John Wilson announces the winner for "Worst Picture", "Basic Instinct 2" announced as "Basically it Stinks Too" during the Razzie Awards in Hollywood, CA, 24 February 2007.

Explainer The Razzies: When did the awards begin and who is nominated in 2025?

British public vote to find new Christmas cracker jokes

Boost's Christmas Turkey dinner is one of a range of healthy dog foods

Watch what happened when I gave my dogs a special Christmas dinner

The Depp, the Magnum or the Cody? What moustache will you be cultivating for Movember 2024 - or will one of Google's most searched top-lip accompaniments be your go-to this year?

Get Movember inspiration with these most searched celebrity moustaches

Sprinklers stopped play at the Stadium of Light during the first minute of Sunderland vs Oxford United in the Championship

Le Bris disappoints fans as Sunderland suffer double injury worry

Comedian, author and podcaster Ian Stone is set to tour the UK before the end of 2024 after his performances at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

Author and comedian Ian Stone announces UK tour to end 2024

“I’ve got two kids, I’ve played hide and seek many times!” - police find WANTED man

Watch: Cop 'plays hide and seek' with wanted man

Sunderland AFC

Sunderland fans 'impressed' by 'intelligent' Régis Le Bris

The Pitman Poets.

Fire Station to host the Pitman Poets

Tim Webb, 66, is trying to highlight the pothole issue - by photographing toys at some of the 'greatest' pothole sites in his local area.

Pothole tourist turns road defects into mini works of art
Meet the man who uses toys to turn potholes into quirky works of art - in this light-hearted video.
Lucinda Herbert

Ad Feature Speedo teams up with Dacre Montgomery for new campaign

Squeeze singer-songwriter Chris Difford is coming to Sunderland in January.

New wave legend to Squeeze in a Sunderland show

Simon Palladino was given a unique send off after he died suddenly at the age of 69

Husband taken to funeral on a bus as part of unique send off

Wrestling legend The Iron Sheik has died

WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend Iron Sheik dies aged 81

Breaking Jerry Springer, legendary talk show host, dead at 79

Viewers were left ‘bawling’ after a tribute show for Paul O’Grady aired on Sunday night

Breaking Cause of death of much loved entertainer Paul O’Grady confirmed

Paul O’Grady with the Special Recognition award “For The Love of Dogs” during the National Television Awards 2018 at the O2 Arena on January 23, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)

Paul O’Grady’s last heartbreaking Instagram post before death

Paul O'Grady with the award for Factual Entertainment Programme during the National Television Awards held at The O2 Arena on January 22, 2019

Breaking Paul O’Grady dies ‘unexpectedly’ aged 67

Top 10 etiquette tips to write the perfect card

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