River Wear

'It's incredible to see Sunderland's rapid change'

Zara Shaw, Luke Etheridge and Jackson Duke, who tragically died when the car they were in plunged into the River Wear.

Coroner reveals likely cause of deaths of teens who died in tragedy

Zara Shaw, Luke Etheridge and Jackson Duke, who tragically died when the car they were in plunged into the River Wear.

Inquests to open into the deaths of 3 teenagers in River Wear tragedy

Applause erupted at the Stadium of Light ahead of Sunderland's match against Brighton to pay tribute to three teens who lost their lives in September after a car entered the River Wear.

Sunderland tribute to teens who lost their lives in River Wear tragedy

Jackson Duke, from Sunderland, was 17 when he died after the car he was in plunged into the River Wear on Tuesday, September 29.

GoFundMe launched following teen’s tragic death

One person airlifted to hospital after falling into the River Wear

Jackson Duke used to play at Farringdon Detached Football Club, in Ryhope, before moving on to Hebburn Town Football Club.

Football club pays tribute to ‘talented footballer’

Luke Etheridge, 16, recently joined Seaham Red Star Football Club as an U17 player.

Football club pays heartfelt tribute to ‘tremendous’ teen

Sixteen-year-old Luke Etheridge, from the Sunderland area, sadly died after the black Audi A3 car he was in plunged into the River Wear on Tuesday, September 29.

Family pay tribute to boy after River Wear tragedy

Zara Shaw, 16, was a pupil at Christ's College.

Family's tribute to 'beautiful' Zara with 'infectious smile'

Jackson Duke, a former student of Castle View Enterprise Academy.

School pays tribute to 'well-respected and popular' student Jackson

Zara Shaw, Luke Etheridge and Jackson Duke, who tragically died when the car they were in plunged into the River Wear.

All updates as heartfelt tributes paid to teens who died in tragedy

Jackson Duke

Football club pays heartfelt tribute to teenager who died in tragedy

Luke Etheridge

Youth group's tribute to teen who could lightup room following tragedy

Chief Superintendent Scott Cowie.

Police issue update on boy arrested following River Wear tragedy

Zara Shaw, 16, was a pupil at Christ's College.

School pays tribute to kind and loyal student Zara who died in tragedy
“She was a much loved member of the school family”
Neil Fatkin

Tributes and messages of support left at the scene of the tragedy.

Floral tributes laid at scene where 3 teens died in River Wear tragedy

Chief superintendent Scott Cowie speaking outside of Southwick Police Station.

Watch police chief address media following tragic death of 3 teenagers

(Left to right) Zara Shaw, 16, Luke Etheridge, 16, and Jackson Duke, 17.

Police name teenagers who tragically died after car plunged into river

Police officers remained at the scene this morning.

Boy, 17, arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

Emergency services responding to the incident.

SAFC and mayor send love to families of teens who died in Wear tragedy

Students living in a nearby halls of residence are shocked at what happened.

Shocked residents react as 3 teens dead after car plunges into river

Lucy King, founder of LK Therapy and Wellness. Photo credit Helen Smith Photography.

Sunderland welcomes new women’s wellness clinic

Emergency Services on the banks of the River Wear

Breaking Tragedy as police confirm three teens dead after car goes into Wear

The police, Coastguard, Fire Service, and RNLI have been responding to reports of a car going into the River Wear.

13 pics of huge response to reports of car going into River Wear

Rescue boats close to the Wearmouth Bridge.

Everything we know so far as emergency services rush to River Wear incident

Britain's only floating artwork took to the water on the River Wear in September 1999.
Ambit was believed to be one of the largest pieces of water borne art in the world.

The 22-tonne attraction which was launched in Sunderland in 1999
What weighed 22 tonne, was 130-foot long and caused huge interest when it was unveiled in Sunderland
Chris Cordner

Sunderland’s annual BIG Walk is back for 2026 and people of all ages are encouraged to sign up and join in on the fun.

Sunderland’s BIG Walk returns

A new 3.5km pipeline is being installed to help protect and improve the quality of water in a North East watercourse.

£13m pipeline kickstarts Sunderland’s environmental upgrade

Dr Ron Lawson stands in front of his oil painting celebrating the women who worked at Consett Steelworks during the Second World War.

Brand new exhibition comes to Sunderland gallery

A newly-released image of how the first studio could look

Breaking Crown Works Studios in Sunderland moves step closer

Councillor Robert Hutchinson, the Mayor of Sunderland, officially begins the event.

In pictures: Cyclists enjoy annual city bike ride

Wearside firefighters have been showing people what to do in the event of a water emergency.

Watch as firefighters issue open water warning ahead of school holiday

The ancient Medieval river crossing and holloway.

Archaeologist uncovers Medieval footpath, river crossing and poo quay

Saltmarsh restoration on the banks of the Wear

We're restoring banks of the Wear after centuries of industrial damage

Tam and Vito are bringing No 32 and Riverside Cafe to Sunderland

What to expect from city's newest restaurants on banks of the Wear

Bronwyn Mogie with her dad, William, at the former Hawthorn Leslie site, in Hebburn, before it was demolished for redevelopment.

I want to preserve our shipyard heritage with a dedicated museum

Northumbria Police have confirmed they have found the body of a man.

Tragedy as body found in search for missing Washington man

Mel Reay, head coach of Sunderland, looks on from a high vantage point.

Sunderland win their seventh straight River Wear derby in WSL2

Moovd, Durham

This is my type of Sunderland dream home with stunning riverside views

A full River Wear at Cox Green.

Everything you need to know as Flood Alert in place for River Wear

Good Life Homes Sales and Lettings, Sunderland

This South Hylton 3-bed beauty has just been reduced in price

He caught more lobster than was allowed

Fishing novice fined after catching more lobsters than permit allowed

Hackett Property, Sunderland

Stunning views in this 2-bed 'buy to let' duplex by the riverside

Revolution and Revolución de Cuba owner The Revel Collective have collapsed into adminstration

North East Revolution amongst 21 bars closed with immediate effect

Masonry firm completes project at huge Sunderland regeneration scheme

Alfred Pallas, Fulwell

Gorgeous 5th floor apartment with views of the Marina - another look

Alfred Pallas, Fulwell

I love the amazing views of Sunderland from this 5th floor apartment

Just Eat staff have moved into the company's customer service hub at the city centre Maker building.

Here's why online food giant Just Eat relocated to new city centre hub

Good Life Homes Sales and Lettings, Sunderland

Stunning riverside views await at this South Hylton 3-bed beauty

Riverside Residential Property Services, Washington

3-bed Houghton-le-Spring home is a stunner: Have a look for yourselves

Riverside Residential Property Services, Washington

Beautiful 3-bed home near the River Wear at Mount Pleasant, Houghton

Cllr Lindsey Leonard, Ian Gallagher from Nexus, and Roberta Redecke from Sunderland BID, alongside some of the Nexus Buildings and Faiclties team that carried out the work.

Stadium of Light Metro station repainted in SAFC colours and badge

The RNLI Lifeboat Station, in Sunderland.

RNLI crew called out to reports of an ‘overturned boat’ in Sunderland

A picture of Mueller and Ehlert who were at the centre of the murder case.

The German captain who was murdered by his own crew in Sunderland

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