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Primark customers will be able to order items online and collect them instore

Primark expands online shopping service to 32 more UK stores Chelsie Sewell

A British man died in a paragliding accident in Portugal

British man dies in Portugal in tragic paragliding accident Sam Johnson

The Bootleg Beatles

Win tickets to a one-night show of your choice at Sunderland Empire Katy Wheeler

This majestic island is for sale in Loch Lomond and it has 14th century links to Robert the Bruce

Look around Loch Lomond’s ‘most tranquil’ island on sale for £995,000 Will Millar

Lidl has announced plans to recruit for 1,500 new jobs across the UK as the retailer expands

Lidl to recruit 1,500 new roles amid expansion plans - how to apply Chelsie Sewell

Appeal for four-year-old who’s been up for adoption since birth Evie Lake

A giant sand art design will be created on Bamburgh Beach to mark the Coronation. Volunteers are welcome to help create the design.

Be crowned King or Queen of the North at coronation celebrations

Primark shoppers will now be able to order online as the high-street retailer launches its click and collect service across more UK stores

Primark launches online delivery service for more UK stores Chelsie Sewell

Top 10 most dangerous roads in England revealed by motoring experts Daniel Mcneil

The Met Office is warning of cold temperatures

UK to get Arctic blast as Met Office warns frost and cold to return Sam Johnson

King Charles III coronation: big screens to go up in Sunderland Daniel Mcneil

Snow has fallen in many parts of the UK (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

More snow & ice on way for Sunderland - Met Office issue fresh warning Daniel Mcneil

Construction on sections of the HS2 route have been delayed (Photo by Mark Case/Getty Images)

HS2 needs to be completed to transform north of England Patrick Hollis

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Where does the north of England start? Outrage caused by new map Ethan Evans

Spanish authorities have issued advice amid a Dengue-fever outbreak in popular tourist hotspots

Spain issues advice to British tourists amid Dengue-fever outbreak Chelsie Sewell

Teachers are using pennies from their own hard-pressed pockets and food from their own cupboards. They’re bending over backwards for the kids in their care. As well as planning lessons and marking homework they are having to add food bank referrals and outreach work to their workload.

KIM McGUINNESS: Schools shouldn’t have to step in to help communities in crisis ...

A driver supporting the NEU strike action (Photo: Getty)

200,000 teachers to strike over next three days Patrick Hollis

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across some parts of the UK as high winds are expected

Met Office issue yellow weather warning as high winds expected Chelsie Sewell

Sunderland beat Reading at the weekend and face QPR on Tuesday evening.

Tony Mowbray got this big call right against Reading Finlay Anderson, SAFC fan

Beast from the East warning: UK to face snow and sub-zero temperatures Ethan Evans

A woman battles to keep control of her umbrella as she walks through a rain shower in Glasgow.

UK set to be battered by 80mph winds - Met Office sounds weather alert Sophie Wills

Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, speaking at the Convention of the North in Manchester. PIC: James Speakman/PA Wire

Michael Gove: “Spirit” of Thatcherism will help North of England Patrick Hollis

Adam Woodyatt as Alfred P. Doolittle photo by Marc Brenner

Former Eastenders actor Adam Woodyatt on making Sunderland Empire debut Katy Wheeler

Blue Cross issue guidance on how to prepare your dog for a walk Daniel Mcneil

New developments heading to Roker and Seaburn

Seven big developments coming to Sunderland seafront Katy Wheeler

What to expect from new restaurant North

What to expect from the menu at Sunderland's new seafood restaurant North Katy Wheeler

A walker makes their way through fog on a frosty morning at Primrose Hill in north London. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK to ring in 2023 on ‘wintry’ note thanks to icy blast from US Sophie Wills

TransPennine Express has issued a statement to say that there are major cancellations across the network

Train operator issues ‘do not travel alert’ cancelling major routes Chelsie Sewell

Summer Solstice at Stonehenge

When do the lighter nights return in the UK? Beth Franklin

A man walks on the snow-covered path by the New River at sunrise, as steam rises from nearby houses in London.

Cold weather alert extended as UK braces for another deep freeze

A first look at North ahead of opening

First look at North restaurant in transformed Seaburn shelter Katy Wheeler

Bookies are in favour of a white Christmas this year

White Christmas odds 2022: Bookies favour snow - Met Office forecast Chelsie Sewell

Tin of Sardines manager Chris Paterson with Jill Scott and assistant manager Kelly Kirk

Jill Scott pops to Tin of Sardines fresh from I'm A Celebrity win Katy Wheeler

Trying out the new tapas menu at Tin of Sardines, Roker

Roker's Tin of Sardines launches new tapas menu - here's what to expect Katy Wheeler

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The 11 Sunderland streets with most anti-social behaviour in September

North, South Bents, Seaburn.

New Seaburn restaurant North gearing up to open its doors Katy Wheeler

Sunderland were beaten by Cardiff City at the weekend.

Unacceptable SAFC performance left Tony Mowbray with head in his hands Finlay Anderson, SAFC fan

Heavy rain is expected in some places on Thursday.

Met Office issues yellow weather warning Pamela Bilalova

Grand Central services will be affected during strike action by the RMT and ASLEF unions.

Impact of next rail strikes on Hartlepool services Mark Payne

The Academy hosts their popular Year 5/6 Open Day on the 20th September.

Ad Feature Parents invited to St Aidan’s Open Day on September 20 Jackie Mitchell

British author Ken Follett

Ken Follett's blockbuster Never imagines the end of the world Sue Wilkinson

The cash boost has been called a "big win" for public transport in the North East, but leaders are still calling for ministers to find a long term solution to the sector's woes.

Bus cash branded a "sticking plaster" by leaders Daniel Holland

Travelodge releases over 800,000 rooms for £32.99 to help Brits

Travelodge releases over 800,000 rooms at £32.99 to help holidaymakers Katrina Conaglen

The Cultural Spring is looking for five non-arts venues across Sunderland.

‘Bite-sized’ performances with £32,000 up for grabs Tony Gillan

Northern Trains is urging people not to travel later this month

RAIL STRIKE: Northern Rail urges customers NOT to travel in week of RMT action Kevin Clark

Dalton Park new play area opening and various press/social shots.

Dalton Park gearing up for Jubilee events - this is what's in store Hayley Lovely

Rain fall at Marine Walk, Roker.

Hour by hour weather forecast as showers sweep across Sunderland Georgina Cutler

Five empty shops across Sunderland are to be used by the Cultural Spring for "about a month".

Empty shops to become arts hubs under innovative project Tony Gillan

The A1(M) has reopened after a fatal collision near Durham.

Pedestrian dies in HGV incident on A1(M) Neil Fatkin

Sunderland weather: When will Wearside see high temperatures again?

Sunderland weather: When will Wearside see high temperatures again? Jason Button