Italy

Members of the Black Cats of Italy including Gianmarco Fermi, left.

Black Cats of Italy get ready for a Mackem invasion

Staff member Ed Gray, chef Fabrizio and owner Chris Allen at Piccola

The hidden gem deli bringing a corner of Italy to heart of village

Father Marc at the shrine of Saint Carlo Acutis and holding the reliquary containing his eyelash.

Relic of new saint linked to hundreds of miracles on display at church

Leonardo Bonetti is the CEO and founder of Viola Aleo Ltd

Ad Feature Viola Aleo Ltd ranks among the top 25 UK private companies

Gianmarco and Matteo Fermi at the Stadium of Light.

The SAFC fans from Italy who can't wait to see Mackems in Milan

Maurizio Marcheddi was caught with individual snap bags of cocaine, a tub containing “rocks” of the drug, scales and a burner phone when police pulled him over.

Why homeless man turned to dealing Class A drugs

Budva, Montenegro offers a similar Mediterranean escape with beautiful Adriatic coastline, historic streets and lively beach clubs.

10 holiday dupes offering fewer crowds and lower prices

Dennis Crown (John Hannah) is an ex-copper looking for a quiet life in the new Channel 5 drama Benidorm is Murder. (Picture: 5 Broadcasting Ltd/Clapperboard)

This meta new crime drama is weird enough to get away with murder

Half of UK football fans admit secretly backing another country during international tournaments.

Half of UK football fans admit secretly backing another country

To celebrate Toy Story 5 arriving in cinemas, ODEON is launching the 'Play Them Forward' toy collection campaign this weekend.

Ad Feature UK families are sitting on half a BILLION unused toys, study says

Vito Mannone.

Former Sunderland and Arsenal man lands surprise player-coach role

Preply links you up with real tutors - and it's an incredibly effective way to learn in your own time

I tried learning Italian on Preply before Rome – and loved it

Inside Seaham's new Dolce Vita

Inside Seaham's stylish new Dolce Vita restaurant

A picturesque new crime drama in danger of losing its flavour

A poll of 2,000 travellers revealed almost half enjoy comparing the number of destinations they've visited abroad with others

This new tool reveals how much of the world you've travelled

Granit Xhaka.

Every Sunderland player with a chance of playing at the 2026 World Cup
We've taken a look at every Sunderland player with a chance of featuring at the World Cup in North America this summer.
CJ Smith

Moise Kean fights for the ball with Northern Ireland's defender Trai Hume.

Sunderland international round-up: World Cup heartbreak for duo

Eddie Howe and Newcastle United players hit by £100m transfer distraction ahead of Sunderland derby

Newcastle hit by £100m transfer distraction ahead of Sunderland derby

Dan Ballard

Northern Ireland boss makes Dan Ballard injury admission after call-up

Black Cats of Italy, left, are taking on Lowery's Lads, right

We're taking on Black Cats of Italy in Bradley Lowery's name

An EasyJet plane. (Photo by Jaime REINA / AFP via Getty Images)

When can I fly?! EasyJet announces 2 new routes from Newcastle Airport

Ahead of the Winter Olympics, Michael Goodfellow, coach of the Olympic curling team, was joined by athletes, stakeholders and partner spokespeople to celebrate National Lottery investment in winter sport.

British Olympic medallist calls on Sunderland to support Team GB at Winter Olymp...

Luciano Vulcano. Photo by Ian Horrocks courtesy of Sunderland AFC.

Exclusive Sunderland backroom change under Le Bris confirmed as coach departs

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris.

How Sunderland may benefit from extra transfer windows after deadline

An EasyJet plane. (Photo by Jaime REINA / AFP via Getty Images)

EasyJet announces two new routes from Newcastle to top European cities

Everyone needs to visit Malta at least once. The Barcelo Fortina Malta hotel.

Why Malta needs to be on your 2026 bucket list

Sunderland, Leeds United and Everton linked with £21.6m-rated winger transfer battle – report

Sunderland linked with £21.6m-rated winger transfer battle – report
Italian reports claim Sunderland are among several Premier League clubs monitoring the Napoli winger’s situation
James Copley

Bianco has opened in Washington

Prices and what's on the menu at new Bianco restaurant

The new Veeno in Durham

We're offering 50% off our Sicilian cheeseboards and more

Sunderland linked with shock double transfer deal – including £26m defender and England international

Sunderland linked with shock double deal – including £26m defender

Excitement was high when Sunderland's Roker Park stadium was chosen as a host ground.
It hosted group matches involving Chile, Russia, Italy and North Korea.

21 photos from Sunderland in World Cup year 1966

Sunderland offered £30m transfer as Neil and O'Nien reports emerge

Sunderland linked with double transfer deal as £21.4m and £12.1m stories emerge alongside Jobe Bellingham talk – round-up

Sunderland linked with double deal as £21.4m and £12.1m stories emerge

Wolves have reportedly joined the race to sign Lucumi from Bologna. The left-sided centre-back, available for his £24 million release clause, could rotate nicely with Toti Gomes.

Price for Jhon Lucumí slashed as Bologna struggle over contract talks

Matteo Guendouzi transfer twist as £21m Sunderland bid revealed with Newcastle United watching

Matteo Guendouzi transfer twist as £21m Sunderland bid revealed

Sunderland facing transfer fight with West Ham and Brentford over £26m striker deal – reports

Sunderland facing fight with West Ham and Brentford over £26m deal

Matteo Guendouzi breaks silence on Sunderland transfer links after Régis Le Bris comments

Guendouzi breaks silence on transfer links after Le Bris comments

Sunderland's Kristjaan Speakman. Photo by Chris Fryatt

Speakman linked with incredible £72.1m triple transfer swoop

Kristjaan Speakman linked with stunning £44.1m double transfer swoop as Sunderland eye reinforcements

Kristjaan Speakman linked with stunning £44.1m double swoop

The team from Veeno in Durham

We've served thousands since opening our Sicilian restaurant

I went to the Trentino region of Italy and explored The Dolomites

I saw a new side to Italy during a brilliant adventure holiday

‘Talks ongoing’ – £25.5m Sunderland target’s contract uncertainty sparks fresh transfer twist

Sunderland target’s contract uncertainty sparks fresh transfer twist

Jhon Lucumí transfer latest: Sunderland’s £49k-a-week offer revealed amid January move talks

Sunderland’s £49k-a-week Lucumí offer revealed amid January move talks

The world-famous Colosseum in Rome

Seeing the sights whilst indulging in luxury during 24 hours in Rome

World Cup winning medals and the shirts worn by the 1966 England team are to go on display at the Stadium of Light.

1966 World Cup memorabilia to go on display at the Stadium of Light

We went for lunch at Gino D'Acampo Italian Restaurant on Newcastle's Quayside - and here's what we thought.

Summer may nearly be over but Gino's fresh menu will brighten any day

Jhon Lucumí

Lucumí transfer update emerges as Bologna give verdict on £23.8m bid

Harrison Jones. Photo by Ian Horrocks courtesy of Sunderland AFC.

Exclusive Sunderland starlet attracting EFL loan interest ahead of deadline day

Jhon Lucumi has been on the books of Bologna since 2022.

Lucumí: Bologna ‘wobble’ as £25.4m bid tabled and Forest talks begin

Lloyd Kelly barely kicked a ball for Newcastle before joining Juventus. This shirt remains free.

Sunderland explore move for ex-Newcastle defender alongside Lucumí

New York City is a dream Christmas destination - and you could fly there for just £99

Fly to a mystery Christmas destination for just £99 with this deal

35 per cent of footy fans have a bucket list of grounds they dream of visiting

Top 20 football stadiums fans would love to visit

Lennon Miller of Scotland and Motherwell

Cats-linked midfielder seals record £4.7m move to join Serie A club

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Barnes reveals the truth about Sunderland's 'mystery striker' pursuit

Lennon Miller is expected to depart Motherwell this summer.

Cats-linked wonderkid to complete £3.25m+ transfer switch – Sky Sports

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