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AXA UK partnered with Vanessa Feltz and James Jordan to show the positive impact of cross-generational friendships

Family, food and sport are the top things uniting generations

Gen Z see a ‘checking in’ text or liking a post on social media as a big sign of care

Gen Z turn to digital signs of care

Gen Z send nearly 600 memes to friends a year

Gen Z have friends they now communicate with exclusively through memes

Eight in 10 people in the UK use their TV for streaming films and TV shows

Ad Feature North-South divide revealed in TV and social media habits

Smartphones can expose children to risks including cyberbullying, scams, inappropriate content and privacy issues.

7 risks to check before your child gets a phone

The survey found Brits have attempted an average of two different sleep methods seen online over the last year

Brits turn to social media hacks to improve their sleep

Mollie King explores London street style

Street style inspires Brits more than celebrities, poll finds

Pistachio green was found to be the trendiest colour of the year

Pistachio green is the trendiest colour of 2026

Koji is now closed

Restaurant announces closure - but hopes someone will take site on

The average Brit now captures 1,040 photos and 312 videos per year

Brits take more than a THOUSAND photos every year

Sunderland MP Bridget Phillipson has defended her decision to prevent constituents from commenting on her Facebook page

Bridget Phillipson defends decision to turn off social media comments

Councillor Glenn Gibbins.

Glenn Gibbins charged by police after alleged comments about Nigerians

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How Sunderland creatives can unlock grants of up to £5,000

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers are set to be impacted by an extended line closure this weekend.

Metro line closure extended due to Network Rail work

Former teacher and now Echo reporter Neil Fatkin explains why he agrees with Under 16s social media ban.

I was a teacher for 18 years and I agree with U16s social media ban

Sunderland MP and education secretary Bridget Phillipson has welcomed the ban on under 16s accessing social media.

Everything MP Bridget Phillipson said about under 16s social media ban
Legislation banning under 16s is expected to come into force by Spring 2027.
Neil Fatkin

Headteachers Lindsay Robertson and (inset) Lisa Turnbull have welcomed the prime minster's announcement that a ban is to be introduced for Under 16s to access social media.

Sunderland headteachers welcome Under 16s social media ban

James Copley’s Sunderland notebook: David Bruce shows class, dealing with agents, Newcastle dominance and global fans

Exclusive James Copley’s notebook: Bruce, agents, Newcastle and global fans

Sunderland favourite shares surgery pictures after Chelsea game and long-term injury issue

Sunderland favourite shares surgery pictures after long-term injury

Eliezer Mayenda ‘expected’ to leave Sunderland after ‘last dance’ agent comment as transfer speculation grows

Mayenda ‘expected’ to leave after ‘last dance’ agent comment

Stewart Donald responds to Juan Sartori’s Sunderland social media message after memorable Everton win

Stewart Donald responds to Sartori’s Sunderland social media message

Aviary Gate is reported to have had eggs and bricks thrown at apartment windows, with one window smashed.

Tenants in fear after alleged racially motivated attack on apartments

The NSPCC sets age-appropriate age limits for films and gaming, and online platforms should be the same. Photo posed by models

Childline: There are better ways than a ban to keep children safe when online

Sunderland AFC legend and anti-racism campaigner Gary Bennett has been reacting to the recent spate of alleged racist abuse directed at SAFC players.

Gary Bennett reacts to spate of alleged racism towards SAFC players

Ex-Sunderland, Arsenal and Hull City man begins UEFA coaching course with Northern Ireland

Ex-Sunderland man begins UEFA coaching course with Northern Ireland

Brian Brobbey was the victim of alleged online racist abuse.

Police issue response to reports of racist abuse following SAFC game

Sunderland issue strong statement condemning alleged online racist abuse of Brian Brobbey after Tottenham game

Cats issue strong statement condemning alleged online racist abuse
Sunderland responds after alleged racist abuse is directed at Brian Brobbey online following the Tottenham game
James Copley

Police officers were called to the reported street fight on Newbottle Street in Houghton-le-Spring.

Man arrested on suspicion of possessing machete during street fight

Régis Le Bris handed major Sunderland injury boost as £17.5m attacker spotted in training

Le Bris handed major injury boost as attacker spotted in training

Sunderland staff change confirmed as coach departs after ‘incredible period’ amid Academy of Light shake-up

Sunderland staff change confirmed as coach departs amid shake-up

Sunderland staff exit confirmed as former Wales and Macclesfield backroom guru departs after four years

Sunderland staff exit confirmed as backroom guru departs

Willow Wood Community Primary School headteacher Lindsay Robertson who banned parents from using their mobile phones on school premises to encourage greater interaction with their children.

Give them a smile not a mobile - headteacher on parents' phone ban

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen time

Parents turn to safer phones as kids’ screen time warning lands

Sunderland's social media team pile misery on Newcastle United and Sam Fender with viral derby posts

Sunderland's social media team pile misery on Newcastle and Sam Fender

'Nothing replaces that' – Florent Ghisolfi breaks silence after Sunderland beat Newcastle with emotional message

Ghisolfi breaks silence after Cats beat Magpies with emotional message

TikTok Shop's Spring Sale Pop-up is coming to one of the UK's best loved shopping centres - and bringing with it discounts of up to 70% off viral beauty, fashion, homeware and tech products. Photo by TikTok/Ready 10 PR.

TikTok Shop's spring pop-up offers up to 70% off viral beauty and tech

Granit Xhaka sends four-word social media message to Sunderland fans after win against Newcastle United

Xhaka sends four-word message to Sunderland fans after Newcastle win

1 arrest made ahead of Newcastle United vs Sunderland match

Four in 10 admit they can’t help but feel a need to appear perfect on social media

Six in 10 parents feel under pressure to appear 'perfect'

Police officers are appealing for information after a reported fight involving a group of people on Hylton Road.

Police appeal for information after reported street fight in city

Sunderland director hits back at Coventry City owner Doug King and makes Dan Ballard play-off quip

Sunderland director hits back at Doug King and makes Ballard quip

Reece has been missing for over two weeks.

New appeal issued to find teenage boy missing for over two weeks

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

Tragedy as body found in search for missing Washington man

Sam Gowland. (Pic credit: Tristan Fewings / Getty Images)

Georie Shore star looking to sell Dubai home

Vicky Pattison and husband Ercan Ramadan

Vicky Pattison opens up about being unable to leave Dubai

Marco Silva could be getting a new defensive recruit.

Fulham post cheeky social media dig at Sunderland after 3-1 win

Reece has been missing for five days.

Concerns grow for the welfare of missing teenager Reece

Diane Jones.

We've been overwhelmed by kindness after death of our hardworking mam

Christopher, 34, has been missing since yesterday.

Concerns grow for welfare of missing Washington man

Cllr Ian McKinley.

Here's why city's only Reform UK councillor has quit the party

Sunderland send cheeky social media message to Manchester City after Erling Haaland tweet

Sunderland send cheeky message to Man City after Erling Haaland tweet

Bellingham reacts to Henderson post as Cats fans enjoy Magpies defeat

Former Sunderland midfielder commits future to Brighton after signing new long-term contract

Ex-Sunderland midfielder signs new long-term contract at Brighton

The Galaxy S25 series includes Photo Assist’s Generative Edit, a tool allowing users to remove unwanted people or objects from photos.

The average mobile phone camera roll has the faces of 350 strangers

Giant beach tribute on Seaburn beach to SAFC super-fan George Forster.

Giant tribute to SAFC superfan George Forster created on Seaburn Beach

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