Sunrise

Painting continues for the Sunniside mural on the gable end of High Street West.

Sunniside set to welcome new landmark with eye-catching mural

Sandy the seal pup on Roker Beach.

I helped save Sandy the seal pup after finding her stranded on beach

Met Office updates Christmas Eve and Christmas Day forecast

The Met Office has issued its initial Christmas Day hour by hour forecast for the North East.

Met Office issues first hour-by-hour Christmas Day weather forecast

People celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge.

Date and forecast for summer solstice as people celebrate in the UK

A balloon flight is a genuinely magical experience

This exclusive discount code saves money off a hot-air balloon flight

A selection of stunning Sunderland scenes to show the city at its atmospheric best.

Nine stunning scenes which show Sunderland at its atmospheric best

Get your exercise in early so you are still burning calories when you start work.

SHAPING UP: Sunrise fitness: Energise your day with morning exercise

UK’s prettiest locations including Isle of Skye and St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall - top 20 list

These are the UK’s prettiest locations

The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year.

When is the winter solstice and when will evenings get brighter?

Be bright when driving in summer sunshine

Top ten timely tips for summer sun safe driving

We take a look at all you need to know about the summer solstice this year. Picture: Paul Ellis/Getty Images.

When is this year's summer solstice and how much daylight will Sunderland get

The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year.

Winter Solstice 2021: When is the shortest day of the year and how much sunlight...

The North East and its coast can expect a cold few days ahead.

Weekend weather forecast as temperatures set to drop to -3

The North East can expect some showers followed by sunshine today.

Sunshine to follow early showers according to Friday’s forecast for Sunderland

Early risers take part in a sunrise swim at Seaburn beach in Sunderland this morning (SUN), in support of International Women’s Day and organised by members of Roker’s Fausto Bathing Club, with sponsorship and donations collected for Wearside Women in Need.
Pics by: North News

Splashing start to International Women's Day in Sunderland
A sunrise sea dash marked the start of International Women’s Day in Sunderland.
Fiona Thompson

The North East can expect some sunshine on Sunday, February 22.

Sunderland weather forecast: When to expect the sun to shine this Sunday

The summer-ish weather isn't over just yet

Light rain will change to a sunny day for Sunderland

Sun, cloud and light rain is set for Sunderland

A mixture of sun and cloud faces Sunderland

HMV. Picture from PA.

Sunderland HMV safe as list of store closures announced

A HMV store. Pic by PA.

HMV rescued from administration by Canadian company

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