River Wear

Sunderland's women shipyard workers inspire new exhibition

Final works on Keel Crossing

Latest footage of Keel Crossing as new landmark nears completion

The newly named Keel Crossing in Sunderland

Chosen by people of Sunderland - City's newest landmark named

The name of Sunderland's newest landmark Keel Crossing unveiled

I can’t wait to see Keel Crossing transformed into sea of red & white

The new River Wear crossing is causing quite a stir.

Wear Crossing? Sunderland deserves better

The Man Hunt which was a jovial part of the South Hylton Regatta.

Sunderland's quirky man hunt

Plans to tackle trespasses and vandals abusing the Victoria Viaduct, which crosses the River Wear between Fatfield and Penshaw, have been approved

Viaduct plagued by vandals gets security overhaul after death warning

Richard Salkeld, Graham Soult and Lewis Brown

Kim McGuinness Discusses her Passion for a Prosperous North East at Durham Busin...

See first boat launched on the River Wear in almost 40 years

There are fresh plans to tackle trespasses and vandals abusing the Victoria Viaduct, which crosses the River Wear between Fatfield and Penshaw

Rail bosses' bid to stop vandals and trespassers at iconic viaduct

Zoo World was in the focus in Seaburn.

The plan to bring crocodiles to Sunderland 50 years ago

Divers from Divesafe giving Ambit its monthly clean and check in January 2000.

Ambit: Rare photos of the Sunderland sculpture getting a clean-up

Bridget Phillipson MP, creator Dr Ron Lawson, Sue Brown from Soroptimist International Sunderland, and Cllr Beth Jones, portfolio holder for communities, culture and tourism at Sunderland City Council, alongside 'Molly'.

'Molly' statue paying homage to city’s shipyards' women unveiled

A computer generated image of how the homes in Farringdon Row will look

Riverside to get huge new housing development

Sunderland’s new footbridge is taking shape

Your chance to name Sunderland's new River Wear footbridge

A flood alert has been issued for the lower River Wear.

Residents warned to 'be prepared' as flood alert issued for River Wear
A flood alert has been issued for the lower River Wear, including parts of Sunderland.
Neil Fatkin

A computer generated image of how the homes in Farringdon Row will look

Decision day for major riverside housing scheme after 10-year wait

Taking you back on a Sunderland journey to 1999.

What life was like in Sunderland in 1999

Church Lane with the Empire Theatre ahead and Sunderland Minster close by. Photo: Google Maps.

11 stunning views of Sunderland you can find on Google Streetview

Police were called to the scene at South Hylton on Wednesday, July 24.

Police release more details on human remains found in Sunderland

A Flood Alert has been issued for the lower River Wear.

Flood Alert issued for lower River Wear including Sunderland

Here are the news headlines from 1994 - when bridges, lifeguard uniforms and the fight against waste took prominence.

When two parts of Sunderland were shortlisted for a bridge

The regatta was a great occasion for rowers and spectators alike.

River Wear's first Lambton Regatta is a big success

Being a Mackem is great

See new Sunderland footbridge make its way across the River Wear

Local Author Terry Deary

Classic tale ‘The Legend of the Lambton Worm’ by Terry Deary returns to print fo...

Proposed site for new subway and bridge structure connecting Easington Street and Millennium Way in the Sheepfolds area of Sunderland. Credit: Google Maps

Subway and bridge structure at Sunderland's Sheepfolds approved
Plans have been unanimously approved for a new “subway and bridge structure" to improve connectivity in Sunderland's Sheepfolds area.
Nic Marko

Two arrested after officers thwart salmon-poaching operation

A Building Design Northern CGI of how the Sheepfolds venue entertainment space could look. It is one of the facilities which would benefit from the subway and bridge.

Latest on ‘subway and bridge structure’ for the Sheepfolds

First look inside Ember at Sunderland's Sheepfolds Stables

Artist impression of how proposed Wear footbridge could look

Questions over name for new River Wear footbridge

Echo reporter Neil Fatkin takes on the role of a reserve warden.

Watch as I protect Washington wetlands as a reserve warden for the day

Sunderland's 2024-25 home shirt. Picture courtesy of Sunderland AFC.

Sunderland reveal new hummel home shirt and how much it will cost

Luke O’Nien and Trai Hume

Sunderland confirms 2024-25 hummel home shirt kit release details

Faces galore for you to recognise in this look back at the venue by the riverside.

Nine great pictures of the Bonded Warehouse from 2005 to 2017

Proposed site for new "subway and bridge structure" connecting Easington Street and Millennium Way in Sheepfolds area of Sunderland. Credit: Google Maps

Plans for new ‘subway and bridge structure’ to improve connections in Sheepfolds

LS Lowry pictured in Sunderland in 1960.

When LS Lowry was pictured in Sunderland

Latest pictures show scale of works on new River Wear bridge

Going downstream for 1957 memories from Wearside.

Amazing footage shows bustling Sunderland seafront in 1957

Collage image of how new residential community could look in Sheepfolds area of Sunderland Credit: Sunderland City Council / Siglion

Images show how Sheepfolds area could look under Sunderland regeneration plans

Lambton Rowing Club has been a big - and rapid - success.

Wearside rowing club's successes after just a year

One of city's oldest pub reopens its doors

The man's body was recovered from the River Wear near Wearmouth Bridge

Police supporting man's family after body recovered from River Wear

Snow drifts which were almost as tall as the houses in Guisborough Street in 1947. Picture: Bill Hawkins.

'We were tough!' - Remembering Sunderland's coldest winters

Back in 1984, the Inter-Ocean II created history by becoming the first oil rig to come into Sunderland.

The oil rig which raised hopes of more jobs for Sunderland in 1984

Bonners Raff apartment complex, Sunderland. Picture: Google Maps

Fire safety improvements approved for flats

An artist's impression of the proposed Crown Works Studios in Pallion

Sunderland film studio plans update as people asked to share their views

Dave Irwin with son Ross

Firefighter Dave Irwin leaves life-saving legacy in memory of son Ross

Bonners Raff apartment complex, Sunderland. Picture: Google Maps

Fire safety improvement plans for apartment block

Tommy with his award. Picture c/o TWFRS.

Firefighter honoured for work saving lives

Lumiere 2023 in Durham

14 stunning pictures of Lumiere as it returns to light up Durham

1984 was a fascinating year on the river.

The seven-storey house which floated out of Sunderland

Farringdon Row. Picture submitted by Creo.

Derelict sites to become new housing developments

The seal at Chester-le-Street. Picture by Billy Atkinson.

Seal spotted playing in River Wear at Chester-le-Street

A body has been recovered from the River Wear after being seen in the Monkwearmouth area.

Body found in River Wear

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