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Photos from Sunderland's 2026 Pride march

11 photos as Pride returns to Sunderland with city centre march

11 photos as participants take on the conditions at the Race For Life

Armed Forces Day events across Wearside

13 photos as Armed Forces Day returns to Seaham and Seaburn

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers are set to be impacted by an extended line closure this weekend.

Metro line closure extended due to Network Rail work

Sunderland is set to see hot temperatures and sunny skies for BBC Radio 1's big weekend.

Scorcher forecast for BBC Radio 1's big bank holiday weekend

Andrew Small believes the pattern in the shirt is the same as his sculpture.

Artist claims breach of copyright over image used in SAFC away shirt

Regan King.

Would-be carjacker in jail after seeking refuge in police station

Adam Hall, 43.

Man convicted after deliberately infecting men with HIV

Reece has been missing for five days.

Concerns grow for the welfare of missing teenager Reece

The Food Standards Agency has published its latest food hygiene ratings for Sunderland.

The latest food hygiene ratings for eateries, hotels and takeaways

Christopher, 34, has been missing since yesterday.

Concerns grow for welfare of missing Washington man

Police tape.

Woman smashed window at ex's home after sending malicious messages

Man arrested for kicking homeless refuge door can't remember incident

Sigrsvard Ragnarrson, 35, was pulled over by the police.

Sunderland drug driver banned from roads and fined

UK forces prepare in Northumberland to lead NATO Special Operations

Check out the burglary hotspots in Sunderland.

The Sunderland burglary hotspots according to the latest police data
Northumbria Police has published its crime data for Sunderland for the month of November (2025) including the parts of the city with the highest recorded incidents of burglary.
Neil Fatkin

Kini Teesdale graduating form the University of Sunderland and (right) working at a refugee camp.

I want my research to give refugee students a voice

Employment rates in Sunderland have fallen.

Number of people in paid employment in Sunderland falls

Model aeroplane firm completes 'complex' £100,000 job for US filmmaker

The woman used the blue disability badge of an elderly man she used to care for.

Here's why a carer was fined for illegally using blue disability badge

Roy Fella, 51, was arrested after performing sex acts on himself at his living room window.

Man left passers-by disgusted after performing sex act at window

Family-run dairy exporter plans workforce expansion amid £6m profits

Northumbria Police has published its crime hotspots for Washington.

The crime hotspots in Washington according to the latest figures

Breaking Lidl forced to close after car reportedly ploughs into front of store

Breaking Police officers suspended after alleged misbehaviour on Spain trip

Wearmouth Bridge, in Sunderland

The most desirable areas in and around Sunderland to live

13 photos of fireworks in Sunderland as Keel Square enters 2026
The New Year is here, but Sunderland ended with another huge celebration.
Jason Button

Rob Beckett at City Hall Newcastle: Times, remaining tickets and more

The Music Box is your ultimate guide to the world of music

How to get the biggest music stories straight in your inbox

Newcastle International Airport.

Newcastle Airport wins national award following £60m investment

'I'll take them all!' - 19 Dogs Trust pups looking for forever homes

Lola Young has cancelled all of her upcoming appearances, including a night in Newcastle.

Lola Young: Pop star cancels North East date after collapsing on stage

Here are the beautiful pups hoping to find their forever home in the North East.

These 15 adorable dogs are looking for homes in the North East

North East weather: Met Office issues forecast for Tyne and Wear and beyond

What is the weather forecast for this week?

This collaboration marks a first in professional football

Ad Feature QPR & TokenFi Sign Groundbreaking Sponsorship Deal for 2025-26 Season

Police remain at the scene at All Saints School, Sheffield

Watch: What the Prime Minister said about All Saints School tragedy