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Ray Lonsdale left frustrated after he says original work is copied

Connor Thompson crowned Apprentice of the Year at JTL Apprenticeship Awards 2025

See inside new community near Seaham that's part of national project

Christine, Michelle and Julie after running the Manchester Marathon.

Seaham super slimmers shed the pounds to complete Manchester Marathon

A spectacular sun pillar over Seaham.

Rare phenomenon known as a sun pillar captured on camera over Seaham

All the family turned out for this 1967 day in the sun at Seaburn. Maybe there's a familiar face in the picture.

13 scorching memories of Sunderland people in heatwaves

Bottomless gravy and £1 kids meals as historic Seaham pub reopens

Thinking of selling? Take a few simple steps to maximise your return

Sell your North East home fast and boost your valuation

Jason Howe.

Stalker jailed after threatening to kill ex and throw acid in her face

The Mill Inn restaurant will open at the old Mill Inn

Historic Seaham pub goes back to its old name

Dame Irene Hays cuts the ribbon on newest Hays Travel branch

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Motorist caught driving for the seventh time whilst banned

Beachgoers enjoying a summers day in Whitburn Beach in May 1979 in their 70s attire and even bringing their cars onto the beach.

Our beautiful coastline in 13 bracing photos

MP Munira Wilson (centre) joined Lib Dem Councillor Lesley Mavin (left) at Belmont Community School.

Thousands of children access free school meals thanks to new system

More than 800 families would be housed in the new Gilley Law flats, according to Echo reports in 1965.

Sunderland's 1965 space age transformation

Flossie and Perry are the two dogs taking the limelight in this scene from 1974. It shows stars of a Sunderland Empire show helping to launch a £10,000 fundraising campaign for the PDSA.

I adore these 11 Valentine's scenes from Sunderland and East Durham
Photos to melt your hearts. That’s what we have in this retro collection.
Chris Cordner

Paul Smith and Wendy Duffy with the new employee shareholders at HLA Group.

Long-serving workers to 'share' in booming firm's success

Pennywell pupils who designed a uniform to be worn by members of the school's promotion team, 30 years ago.

On the catwalk: Sunderland pupils who designed a uniform

Crime duo 'stole to order' from housing developments

A round the clock vigil by Women Against Pit closure, outside the gates of the threatened Vane Tempest Colliery in January 1993.

The women who protested outside the pit gates in January

Leo Smith who was still holding his own on the football pitch, aged 76 in 2000.

76 and still a star on the football pitch

The landslide on Seaham Beach.

People warned to keep away from cliff edges following massive landslip

A young artist taking part in a Creative Youth Opportunities art class

Young people in Seaham getting creative with Banks Group grant support

Headteacher Chloe Black and pupils from Ropery Walk Primary School give a thumbs up to their latest Ofsted report.

Staff 'over the moon' with positive Ofsted report

New homes unveiled at £250m Seaham housing development

The site is close to the A182

Fox Cover Solar Farm to bring green energy and biodiversity gains to County Durh...

Kathleen Wotton at Seaham Beach.

Woman who lost 20 stone wild swimming sees film long listed for BAFTA
A Seaham woman who had ‘given up on life’ before turning to wild swimming and losing over 20 stone, said she’s ‘amazed’ after finding out the film made about her journey back to health has been long listed to be in contention for a BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) award.
Neil Fatkin

Seaham pier during storms in November 2008.

The clifftop ghost who only comes out in the stormy season

Kathleen Wotton at Seaham Beach.

Meet the Seaham woman who shed 20 stone after turning to wild swimming

Paul Mullis and Norma Cooper present Marjorie with her award.

Seaham Baker Marjorie wins good neighbour award

Parking charges 'not damaging to Seaham' say Durham County Council

Flamingo Cafe announces closure after six years at Seaham Marina

Angela Miller with pupils Darcie Hughes, William Brass, Freya Thompson and Umar Ahmad.

2 much loved dinner supervisors retire after over 50 years of service

Martha and James Clarke taking part in their 12 Dips of Christmas challenge.

Watch as 10-year-old Martha reveals her 12 Dips of Christmas challenge

Kayleigh Llewellyn as she looks today, left and top, and in 2019.

The day a family's life was changed forever: 5 years ago

Long delays on the A19 southbound.

Long delays on the A19 near Seaham following collision

The large hole which opened up on Seaham promenade.

Gaping hole opens after the collapse of a section of Seaham promenade

Toilets in the news as we look back at the lavatories which featured in the past.

Sunderland's loveliest lavatories as we count down to World Toilet Day

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Seaham Vets festive fundraiser

Three incredible animals in the retro news - Mr P the pony, Bella the dog and Ziggy the cockatiel.

Clever animals: Sunderland's amazing pet feats

Seaham Red Star manager Mark Collingwood.

Red Star challenged to improve as Horden warned ahead of Synners test

The Christmas shop with themed igloos, life-size Santas and more

Seaham Red Star manager Mark Collingwood.

Collingwood rues missed chances as Red Star fall to Blyth Town defeat

Crimdon Beach Car Park

Parking charges for Crimdon Beach approved in latest levy on coastal visitors

Neil Spann (left) and Ross Nagle with an example of the Power Roll solar panels.

Funding moves company closer to commercial manufacture of solar panels

All three pubs are in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2025.

Seaham pubs in Good Beer Guide

Remembering the days of cable TV in Sunderland in the 1960s.

A look at television in Sunderland in the 1960s

Kayleigh Llewellyn as she looks now and 5 years ago before she had her heart transplant.

Heart transplant girl's amazing transformation five years on

Washington Villager volunteers dressed for the part with their flower power theme.

Sunderland and Seaham strike gold at Northumbria in Bloom

Taking you back to 2000 - when sticker albums were the hot topic of conversation.

How the 2000 Pokemon craze hit Sunderland

Tell us if these artistic projects brought back memories for you.

Seven Sunderland graffiti scenes from 2003 to 2013

A vision for trams on the Newcastle Quayside under the old 'Project Orpheus' plan from Tyne and Wear Metro operator Nexus. Photo: Nexus, Free to reuse for all LDR partners.

Vision to return trams to parts of Wearside

They all sent messages in a bottle out to sea in Seaham40 years ago - and got replies.

When 200 people sent messages in a bottle at the same time

NELSAM chairman David Charles will be among those at the wreath laying on Sunday, August 18.

Aircraft Museum marks anniversary of stunning RAF WWII success

Scenes from the campaign in Seaham to raise awareness of prostate cancer.

Dozens join walk in the fight against prostate cancer

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