Seaham

The giant illuminated poppy.
Photograph: Ashley Corr

Striking image captures giant poppy being watched over by Seaham Tommy

Seaham Town Council is at loggerheads with Durham County Council over proposed parking charges for the town. Sunderland Echo image.

Seaham Town Council slams county council’s parking plans as a ‘terrible idea’

Inside the new Londonderry's Bar

First look inside Seaham's new Londonderry's bar

The Fox and Tree, Dalton-le-Dale

The Fox and Tree aiming to become foodie hotspot at historic site

Lee Howey

Ex-Sunderland favourite reveals reasons behind £200k transfer exit

Former England football captain and Sunderland manager Terry Butcher

Ex-Sunderland man reveals 'terrible' dressing room under manager

Bells this year opened a flagship branch in Seaham

Seaham's Bells chippy shortlisted in National Fish & Chip Awards

Michael Taylor

Sex offender caught trying to meet underage girl

Businesses in Seaham say introducing parking charges there could be disastrous for trade. Sunderland Echo image.

Seafront businesses react angrily to parking charges planned for coastal spots

Irene and William Spence. Picture c/o Sanctuary Care.

Couple overwhelmed by flood of 200 cards for 70th anniversary

Studio B has opened in Seaham

Inside Seaham's new Studio B fashion and homeware store

135 Chester Road, Sunderland (August, 2023). Picture: Google Maps

New restaurant approved for former bank building in Chester Road

Former Cllr Leanne Kennedy, Durham County Council.

Tributes to Seaham councillor Leanne Kennedy

Washington Village impressed the judges - yet again.

Wearside wins whole host of awards at Northumbria in Bloom 2023

Lloyds Bank is closing its Seaham branch

New banking hub for Seaham as town's last branch closes its doors

Dennis Bryan is determined to help others.

Man helping others after turning his life around
'Nowadays I use the hard things in life to strengthen myself'

Kayleigh Llewellyn with her exam results - 4 years after her heart transplant.

GCSE joy for heart transplant teenager who passed every exam

Heart transplant girl Kayleigh Llewellyn made a very special presentation to the family of Sinead Bree - the girl who's heart she received.

Girl gives medal from British Transplant Games to mum of heart donor

A first look at the new Slice Sunderland in Market Square

First look at Slice Sunderland as it brings New York-style pizzas to city centre

At the unveiling, from left: Jordon's mother Dione Bresnen, dad Tommy Bresnen, brother Ethan Bresnen, Cliff Remmer from Groundwork, Cllr John Purvis, Seaham deputy mayor Cllr Rochelle Charlton-Lainé and Durham deputy Police & Crime Commissioner Nigel Bryson.

Bench remembering tragic youngster Jordon Bresnen unveiled in park

Hidden on the Harbour opens today, Friday, August 4

13 pictures inside Seaham's new Hidden on the Harbour bar

Sneak peek at Hidden on the Harbour

Sneak peek of Seaham's Hidden On The Harbour

Politicians are arguing over plans for improved leisure facilities in Seaham. Image, Sunderland Echo.

Clash over vision for new swimming pool in Seaham

We served up memories. Now share your own of summers past by emailing chris.cordner@nationalworld.com

Nine Sunderland scenes to celebrate National Ice Cream Day

Mick Parkin, right, is gearing up for his UFC debut. Photo courtesy of Jake Smith.

Sunderland fighter Mick Parkin gears up for UFC debut

Slice co-owner Andy Smith.

Slice Sunderland location revealed as popular pizza place prepares to open

Open water swimming in 1963. Photo: North East Film Archive.

On film in 1963: Sea swimming in Seaham
Seaham swimmers on cine film in 1963: You might recognise them

James Maguire.

Drug dealer put on thinking skills programme after getting caught

Female Fight Club at TFT in Seaham

Female Fight Club event proves a big hit

Cafes you've known and loved in Sunderland and County Durham.

Latte anyone? We're having a retro cuppa in Sunderland cafes

What to expect from Ruhe as it heads to Roker

Ruhe at Roker Park - what to expect from the new addition

A first look round.

Off to Lisbon on the Devonia

The Female Fight Club event will take place at the TFT gym in Seaham

The female fight club aiming to empower women in male-dominated sport

A study in nostalgia but how many faces do you recognise?

Nine pictures of children in Year 10 and 11

A Wetherspoons doorman planted fake bomb in popular pub

Wetherspoons doorman planted fake bomb in pub to play hero

Another Place: Another Place exhibition. Some of the artists gather at ACW’s exhibition space.

New exhibition at Arts Centre Washington

The Range is all set to open at Dalton Park.

First look at Dalton Park's new The Range store

Kylie Dixon and chef Cal Byerley after his appearance on the BBC cooking show, Great British Menu.

Seaham author inspires celebrity chef's dish on BBC's Great British Menu

A look inside the new Bells restaurant in North Terrace, Seaham

What's on the menu at Seaham's new £1m Bells fish and chip restaurant

Scenes from Seaham. There will be more to enjoy at an event next week.

Spotlight on Seaham's docks, staithes and seafront

Chief Executive Officer Craig Storey

Struggling companies can access funding from energy experts

Some of the 800 bikers who raised money for charity.

Hats off to the Easter biker heroes

Slice Seaham pizza takeaway at The Coalface pub. Co-owner Andy Smith.

Slice Sunderland to relocate to bigger city centre premises

Seaham councillors combined their Area Action Partnership budgets to buy the gun.

Historic gun to be installed at seafront

St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School pupils show off some of their medals.

Children wow with their gymnastic skills to bring home impressive medal haul

The Coastguard helicopter lifts the casualty up the cliff face

Coastguard helicopter called in after man suffers leg injury in cliff fall

Dance, art and lots of laughs. A reminder of events from 2003 onwards.

A celebration through the years

The property is on Boulmer Lea, Seaham SR7

For Sale in Sunderland: See inside Seaham dream home

Westlea Primary School children join headteacher Debbie Hughes in giving a thumbs up to their good Ofsted report.

'Thrilled' pupils and headteacher describe their joy at good Ofsted judgement

The new artworks by Ray Lonsdale.

Two new shipyard-inspired Ray Lonsdale artworks to be installed in Sunderland

Officers were called to the A19 on Monday morning (January 30).

Police called after Renault Clio collides with central reservation on A19

All this happened on this day in Sunderland and County Durham's history.

Nine things which happened on this day in Sunderland's history

Staff and children at Tots 'R' Us Nursery celebrating their outstanding Ofsted report.

Nursery staff ‘proud’ after being judged outstanding by Ofsted

Durham Constabulary have appealed for help to locate missing man John Kennedy.

Concerns grow for welfare of Seaham man John Kennedy

Aria Rose wasn't due until early January, but arrived as an early Christmas present to Megan and Paul

Sunderland couple celebrate becoming first time parents on Christmas Day