South Tyneside

Jill Scott pictured at the football pitch named in her honour at Perth Green Community Centre, Jarrow.

Jill Scott helping girls have equal opportunities in football Mya Clouston

Sunderland Royal Hospital.

Hospital help call as junior doctors stage strike Tom Patterson

Sara Blackburn with one of her creations

Light festival and hip hop show will celebrate Sunderland's heritage Katy Wheeler

Picture c/o Pixabay.

Fire chief's cigarette blaze warning after deaths Nic Marko

The collision occurred in Tunstall Road.

Woman arrested after car overturns in collision in Sunderland's Tunstall Road Tony Gillan

RedFox Garden World sits off Newcastle Road. Picture c/o Google Streetview.

Garden centre plans expansion Chris Binding

Stills from the film.

Retro Cost of living crisis - a recurring struggle captured on film Chris Cordner

Councillors and driving instructors gather outside the closed South Tyneside driving test centre demanding it is reopened..

Problems after test centre closure, say driving instructors Neil Fatkin

Picture c/o Pixabay.

What county is Sunderland in? If you're confused, it's understandable Tony Gillan

Sunderland Royal Hospital.

Health watchdog orders improvements at Sunderland Royal Hospital Tom Patterson

There are delays on the Metro this morning

Metro delays of up to 30 minutes in Sunderland and South Tyneside Kevin Clark

One person was taken to hospital following an incident in Front Road, Ford Estate, Sunderland, on Saturday. Picture: Google image.

Man charged with assault after incident Pamela Bilalova

Mr Gove signs the deal, flanked by local leaders including Coun Tracy Dixon (back row, second left), Coun Graeme Miller (back row, fifth left) and Coun Glen Sanderson (front right)

£1.4billion 30-year North East devolution deal becomes a reality Kevin Clark

Picture c/o Google Streetview.

5G mast plans rejected Chris Binding

Graeme Miller and Tracey Dixon are among leaders backing the deal.

Sunderland and South Tyneside leaders back £4.2billion devolution deal Nic Marko

Brian Martin and his memories of the 1973 FA Cup run.

Football Fan got telling off from a nurse after the 1973 FA Cup semi-final Chris Cordner

The new Buddha Beat Asian tapas restaurant to open on John Street. Owner Andy Drape.

Opening date and sneak peek at Sunderland's new Buddha Beat restaurant Katy Wheeler

These are just some of the sights on our cycling routes.

Three great Sunderland and South Tyneside cycle routes to try out in 2023 Tony Gillan

The A194 westbound carriageway near the Lindisfarne Roundabout.

Photograph: Google

Two vehicle collision on A194 now cleared Neil Fatkin

Council leader Martin Gannon at a stretch of the disused Leamside railway line.

New £4billion devolution deal 'crucial' to Leamside Line reopening hopes Daniel Holland

Volunteers taking part in the National Trust annual bird race.

Bird watching 'race' reveals worrying trends Neil Fatkin

By working together, the seven councils will unlock new money for the region and will be awarded extra decision-making powers.

Public views sought over £4.2 billion devo deal Daniel Holland

No 4 Bistro has sadly announced its closure

Bistro No4 in East Boldon announces closure citing cost of living crisis Katy Wheeler

Metro has cancelled several services today

Sunderland Metro services cancelled due to lack of drivers Kevin Clark

Icy conditions and snow showers are expected in the coming days across the North East.

Met Office extends Yellow weather warning for ice and snow in North East Debra Fox

St Gabriel's Church has a NHS carol concert on Monday, December 19 at 6pm.

NHS staff have first carol concerts since lockdown Tony Gillan

Bed blocking at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

Care delays cause 150 hospital 'bed blockers' every day Tom Patterson

There are delays on the Metro this morning

Traffic and Travel Delays for Metro commuters in Sunderland and South Tyneside Kevin Clark

Concerns have been raised following the number of previously outstanding schools which have been downgraded following their latest Ofsted inspections.

Photographs: Google

See which previously outstanding schools have maintained their Ofsted grades Neil Fatkin

Blacks Corner launches Christmas hamper range

Blacks Corner launches Christmas hamper range - here's what to expect Katy Wheeler

Signalling problems are causing Metro delays this morning

Signalling fault causes delays on Sunderland Metro line Kevin Clark

The Whitburn Long Sea Outfall sewer overflow.

Concerns raised over sewage entering the sea at Sunderland Chris Binding

Cigarette smokers are set to be offered lung health checks under a new NHS initiative.

Smokers to be offered lung health check ups Chris Binding

Nothing gets you in the mood for Christmas more than the switch on of Christmas lights

Here's when Christmas Lights will be switched on across the North East Jason Button

Working on the Street Angels project.

Street Angel project aims to bring magic and meaning in run-up to Christmas Ross Robertson

The Christmas 2022 campaign by Barbour

Barbour teams up with Paddington Bear for magical Christmas advert Katy Wheeler

Artist impression of proposed new eye hospital at Riverside Sunderland on the former Vaux brewery site.

Decision day for revised eye hospital plans Chris Binding

Fitzgerald's manager Matty Downs serves up a great pint of beer to customer Richard Allison. Picture by Michael Gant.

Toasting Fitzgerald’s as pub makes the Good Beer Guide for the 30th year running Tony Gillan

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CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2023 - The Sunderland and South Tyneside pubs named Kevin Clark

The Sunderland Airshow historically attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors to the seafront.

Chief reacts to rumours Sunderland Airshow could move to South Tyneside Chris Binding

One of the Stagecoach buses decorated with poppies.

Stagecoach offers free travel to Armed Forces veterans and serving personnel Neil Fatkin

North East Ambition has announced its support for the Sunderland Echo Business Excellence Awards.

A helping hand with careers for hundreds of people Chris Cordner

A charity gig is on the way as a tribute to former music promoter Geoff Docherty.

Event to celebrate the man who brought Bowie and Pink Floyd to the North East Chris Cordner