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Anthony Church has been recognised for his commitment to excellence by the National House Building Council.

Bellway employee recognised for commitment to excellence

Anthony Church with his Seal of Excellence at the Pride in the Job regional awards ceremony (Image credit: NHBC)

Seal of Excellence for site manager of development at historic country estate in...

A gallery of Wearside images showing life in 1984.

Nine pictures from Sunderland in 1984

BYD Seal

BYD is Chinese and it makes seriously good electric cars.

BYD Dolphin

Frederic Manby drives yet another affordable Chinese challenger

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

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

A Hogwarts acceptance letter used in the first Harry Potter movie is set to fetch over 12K at auction.

Hogwarts acceptance letter used in Harry Potter film up for auction

King Charles and Queen Camilla

King Charles and Queen Camilla to unveil Eurovision stage in Liverpool

Donald Trump indicted: What does indictment mean, will he go to jail & what is ‘hush money’?

Breaking Donald Trump indicted: What is it and will he go to jail?

Lifeboat crew spot grey seal emerge from UK river - watch moment here

Richard Dawson is running almost the distance of two marathons over 48 hours for charity

How to support Sunderland runner's tough challenge

A seal on the beach at Seaham on Saturday.

Seal delights crowds of beach goers at Seaham

A seal was spotted splashing and playing in the River Wear at Chester-le-Street by Billy Atkinson.

Seal spotted playing in River Wear

A seal captured on camera in Sunderland. Picture: Liam McCormick.

Picture special: Seal makes a splash on visit to Sunderland coast and poses for ...

Is it possible that Nessie has been on holiday? (Image: Shutterstock)

Someone thinks they have spotted the Loch Ness monster - in the Bristol channel

Animal welfare chiefs have issued advice on what to do if you spot a seal which has come ashore.

This is what you should do if you spot a 'stranded' seal which has come ashore
Several sightings have been made around the North East coast in recent weeks of seals which appear to be stranded after leaving the sea.
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Karen Brookes spotted the seal in Roker.

Seal takes a rest stop on Sunderland's Roker Pier and poses for pictures

October is Lupus Awareness Month.

It's Lupus Awareness Month - here's how to spot symptoms of the disease

The seal taking a rest at Roker earlier on today.

Seal takes a beach break on Roker sands

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