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I'm a card payment expert - 5 mistakes Brits should avoid when abroad

Alcohol licence approved for planned new shop at Martin Telfer Carpets site in Spout Lane, Concord, Washington

Shop alcohol licence verdict in as locals fear booze-fuelled trouble

A trip to Joseph's Toy Shop was a must with any saved-up pocket money. And what a treat it was!

19 nostalgic sights in 1980s Sunderland

Ad Feature You can now get your specs made in under an hour in Sunderland

The new store features a much larger and wider range of goods.

I've missed it - readers react to new supersized Home Bargains

Lovisa opens in Sunderland

Inside Lovisa as fashion jewellery brand opens in Sunderland

The new Tesco Express

First look at your new Tesco Express store in Sunderland city centre

The new Tesco Express opens this week

New Tesco Express gearing up to open this week

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Lucrative supermarket deal gives drivers up to £50 in loyalty points

Søstrene Grene is coming to the Metrocentre this autumn.

Søstrene Grene set to bring a brand new store to the Metrocentre

You wouldn't go to Sainsburys and steal your shopping so why steal from restaurants?

You don't go to Sainsburys and steal so why steal from our restaurant?

The house is ready to move into

How to get huge discounts on tickets to win a £2.8 million dream home

Proposed site for new 'digital advertising display unit' at The Bridges shopping centre multi-storey car park, Sunderland

Curved digital ad screen coming to prominent spot at shopping centre

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Early May bank holiday 2025 opening hours for Aldi, Tesco, and more

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Sainsbury’s expansion bringing 40 new stores to UK – how to land a job

Aldi has announced the return of its popular Taste of Mexico range.

Aldi reveal Mexican range with Mojito tortilla chips & nacho sausages
Aldi has announced the return of its popular Taste of Mexico range.
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Uncertain future for UK beauty chain amid store closure speculation

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The startling impact of the M&S hack on shopping and retail habits

Aldi's Nando's-inspired Roosters range

I tried Aldi's Nando's Roosters fake-away range & was so disappointed

Maritime Terrace which created its own piece of Sunderland history in April 1960.

Name the first Sunderland road to be blocked to traffic

Over half have suffered discomfort for more than a year

Eight in 10 Brits suffer chronic pain - say life is 'on hold'

Shopping bags.

Easter Monday opening hours for UK shopping centres

Washington home to the UK's most romantic shoppers

Aldi's limited edition garlic bread crisps

I finally got my hands on Aldi's limited edition garlic bread crisps

Cheshire Oaks designer outlet village

One in four Brits would dump partner if their dress sense worsened

Online fashion retailers to deliver 6.9 billion plastic bags by 2030

Aldi's Nando's-style Rooster's range

I basically had Nando's for £6... Aldi reveals 'dupe' Rooster's range
After the range sold 1.46 million items in just two weeks after launching last year, Aldi has revived its Nando’s-style Rooster’s range for Spring and Summer 2025.
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A planning application has been submitted for four 'retail pods' on land off The Broadway on Wearside

Metal container shops idea mooted for land near busy roundabout

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Lidl will let shoppers reserve middle aisle items - including a robot

Aldi has announced the return of their garlic bread crisps

Aldi's garlic bread crisps are dangerous... so hard to stop eating!

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Beloved homeware retailer makes nationwide comeback - locations

Brits rank their top time-saving tech inventions from this century

Top 20 tech inventions Brits LOVE - because they save time

Aldi mystery flavoured hot cross buns

I tried Aldi's mystery-flavoured hot cross buns - this is what I think

Aldi's new range of hot cross buns

Aldi reveal new range of hot cross buns including chocolate & banoffee

A member of staff scans groceries inside Rochdale's Morrisons supermarket in 2017 (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Cheapest supermarket in the UK revealed - as Morrisons faces closures

Retro inspired yogurts from Iceland

I tried retro-inspired desserts that take you back to your childhood

First look at the new Ashbrooke Home shop at Mackie's Corner

High street retailer Bonmarche could move into a new commercial unit at Market Square, Sunderland

Major high street fashion chain set for city centre return

The opening of the new Animal Krackers charity shop in Villette Road in 2011.
Pictured are Sue Hardy and Andrea Parkin of the charity, Ian Williams with 'Josie' whowas looking for a new home, and Shiela Robertson who cut the ribbon to open the shop.

Villette Road in 13 photos from 1939 to 2021

Three new shops open at Dalton Park - here's what's in store

Sunderland's shoppers doing their 1980s Christmas present hunting and there are stores such as C&A in the picture.

You won't see these Sunderland shops now: But you would in the 1980s

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Shoppers at major UK supermarket frustrated by removal of app feature

The Galleries shopping centre, Washington

Vision to create new modern shops where a popular bakery could move in

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Supermarket website glitch leaves customers unable to complete orders

Shop Local: 15 independent shops to visit in Sunderland city centre

Online safety is a 21st century priority - but do you REALLY need to spend money on a VPN service?

Best VPNs for beginners: for privacy, security and streaming

It's a 1950s trip to Villette Road as we visit Walter Willson's. Was the shop one of your favourites?

Sunderland in the 1950s: A nostalgic journey

Aldi's Tom Ford dupe with the real thing

I was cross at how good Aldi's Tom Ford dupe was - then it changed

Chip in if these Katie Mac archive scenes bring back memories for you.

Catering for your Katie Mac fish shop memories

The new Pennywell Shopping Centre pictured in 1995 when it was being considered for expansion after opening a year earlier.

Thirty years of Pennywell shopping scenes

Since opening to the public in December, 2023, the multi-million pound redeveloped Sunderland Station southern concourse, at Market Square, has faced several issues.

Station bosses struggle to fill shops in 'empty, dirty glass box'

More people want to go on walks this year

Want to do more things in 2025 to make you happy? Try this new tool

Now you can do your dumbbell curls while you shop in Iceland

Sunderland City Council’s planning department has blocked plans to transform the Chester News site at 129 Chester Road, near the Chesters pub, into a residential development

Plans to turn shop into bedsits thrown out

Sunderland in the 1960s was packed with iconic shops and businesses, including Graftons.

15 nostalgic 1960s Sunderland scenes

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