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Alan Havelock Spence, pictured left in the middle row of this line-up of Sunderland rugby players after they were the 1931 County Cup winners.

Sunderland hero played against the All Blacks before dying in action

Caron, Frances and Vanessa at Jared S.H. Ball's graveside.

'He was only 14-year-old when he died in an accident'

Caron, Frances and Vanessa Ball who have flown from the other side of the world to pay tribute to ancestors who died in pit tragedies.

Family tribute to tragic relatives who died in separate pit disasters

A wide range of honey jars on UK shelves – but nearly half could be adulterated with sugar syrup, according to EU tests

Nearly half of UK honey is fake - including premium Manuka jars

Manuka honey fan Dr Hilary Jones: “I keep this in my cupboard at home.”

Dr Hilary warns shoppers about fake Manuka honey

England favourites on home soil as women’s rugby seeks to shine

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Excitement builds as Sunderland prepares to host Women's Rugby World Cup opener

MacDonald believes ‘incredibly honest’ Mitchell is man for the job

Sunderland's under-18 team. Photo courtesy of Be Cuthbertson.

Sunderland sign New Zealand youth international captain on 2-year deal

Shaunagh Brown and Sarah Massey with the trophy

New Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy visits Sunderland as part of nationwide tour

Academy manager Robin Nicholls - image from Sunderland's YouTube channel.

Cats figure reveals 24.7% academy stat and outlines youth-first policy

Former Sunderland man Brett Angel

Ex-Sunderland man reveals interesting new off-field role in Australia

Drake has cancelled the remaining tour dates in Australia and New Zealand due to ‘scheduling conflicts.’

Hip-hop star Drake cancels current tour at the last minute

Led by the Scotch Whisky industry, Scotland exports £5.6 billion of drink annually.

The six best whiskies to buy in 2025 if you are new to Scotch

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific's Black Friday event: Deals and Uber vouchers to be had

Jo Speed, founder of Jo Speed Coaching

Farming expert launches coaching business
From milking cows and trimming hooves to managing teams and providing mediation services, Jo Speed’s CV is a record of her appetite for embracing new opportunities.
Joanne Sinclair

Search and rescue operation underway after yacht sinks.

Watch: Divers search as one dead and six missing in yacht sinking

The great white shark caught by Blackpool dad Gus Smith while on holiday in New Zealand

Exclusive Watch man catch great white shark while fishing on holiday

Leeds United's Charlie Cresswell

Millwall and Rovers to table cash bids for Leeds' ex-Sunderland target

Dale Chihuly's stunning Blue Sea Form is among the exhibits. Photo: David Williams. Bernard Lloyd Collection.

New exhibitions at National Glass Centre

Freddie Flintoff to make TV return months after Top Gear crash

England v Argentina: How to watch on TV, kick off time

Coronation Street & Emmerdale airing times changed - why and when

The 1975 announce ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ UK tour including Glasgow & London - list of dates & tickets

Breaking The 1975 announce massive UK tour 2024 - List of dates & tickets

Prince and Princess of Wales with their three children

Reason why Prince Louis is yet to join parents on royal tour revealed

Popular ITV shows axed from schedule - reason why explained

Aldi launches new summer rosé wines with prices from £5.99

Aldi launches new summer rosé wines with prices from £5.99 - full list
Aldi has announced the launch of its latest seasonal rosé range with prices starting from just £5.99.
Sam Johnson

Facebook and Instagram’s owner Meta has introduced a paid verification service in the UK

Breaking Facebook and Instagram roll out UK verification subscription service

New Zealand has become the latest country to ban popular video sharing app TikTok on government-related devices.

New Zealand to ban TikTok on devices linked to parliament

Lorde performs on the Pyramid Stage during day five of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2022 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)

Boardmasters Festival: Lorde announced as Friday headliner

The original Dirty Dusting ladies.

Celebrating 20 years of Dirty Dusting

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has announced she will step down as leader of her country in February.

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern announces shock resignation

Airbnb offers Lord of the Rings fans the chance to stay in Hobbiton

Our Flag Means Death to finally air on UK television in January 2023

Sandi Toksvig has been admitted to hospital with bronchial pneumonia

Sandi Toksvig admitted to Australia hospital with bronchial pneumonia

Rugby League World Cup: England Vs Papua New Guinea this weekend

Chris Jordan is congratulated by Ben Stokes

How to watch England v Sri Lanka at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on TV

Ben Stokes picked up the wicket of Kane Williamson

England seal vital T20 World Cup win against New Zealand in Brisbane

FALLING SHORT: Yorkshire's Dawid Malan top-scored for England with 35 in their five-run defeat against Ireland in their T20 World Cup Super 12 match in Melbourne Picture: Scott Barbour/PA

How to watch England v New Zealand at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

The Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa possesses a warming 'country lifestyle' vibe. Image: Feversham Arms

Review: The Feversham Arms Hotel & Spa in Helmsley - an oasis in North Yorkshire

Abby Dow of England is tackled during the Pool C Rugby World Cup 2021 match between France and England

Women’s Rugby Union World Cup tournament: England v France result

Corporate brewing days at Brewlab

Make your own beers with colleagues and friends at Brewlab team building days

Jacqueline Jossa to make brief Eastenders ‘return’

England's Matthew Potts celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Ajaz Patel following a positive review for LBW during day one of the First LV= Insurance Test Series at Lord's Cricket Ground, London. PA picture.

Sunderland-born Matthew Potts says England’s entertainers would continue to 'thr...

Graham Ellwood, 43

SAFC fan flying 11,000 miles from New Zealand to Wembley

Chris Wood of Newcastle United applauds fans after their sides draw during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Newcastle United at London Stadium on February 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

NUFC striker reflects on 'truly special' moment after breaking record

Under-25's could be banned from buying cigarettes under Government plans (Photo: Shutterstock)

Under-25’s could be banned from buying cigarettes under government plans

The links between Sunderland, South Tyneside and the Shetland Islands have been examined by historians Laughton Johnston and Keith Gregson.

A link that is anchored in history

Luxury gift company set to give away 100 hampers receives almost 1,200 nominatio...

A £1,000 reward is on offer for anyone who finds Lou Lou before Christmas.

£1,000 reward for a missing cat to be found before Christmas Day

Steven Taylor celebrates scoring against Celta Vigo in 2006.

Steven Taylor reveals why he turned down a new deal at Newcastle United

Police officers shot and killed the man within 60 seconds of the attack (Photo: Getty Images)

‘Violent extremist’ killed in New Zealand after stabbing multiple people in supe...

Gold medalist Matthew Walls of Team Great Britain, poses on the podium during the medal ceremony after the Men's Omnium final of the track cycling (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Team GB claims first velodrome gold at Tokyo Olympics with men’s omnium victory

Helen Glover misses out on Tokyo gold with rowing partner Polly Swann - and rule...

The trial was a success, say researchers. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Trial of four day week in Iceland ‘an overwhelming success’

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