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Barrie Watson standing beside the completed 3.5m × 2.5m commission at 24NE Contemporary Art Gallery, Sunderland.

Sunderland artist's work goes transatlantic

We're bringing our Texas smoked meats to Sunderland seafront

1.2m streams and rising: Sam Scherdel confirms Live Nation UK tour.

1.2m streams and rising: Sam Scherdel confirms Live Nation UK tour

Sunderland Strongman, Tom Owens

I'm aiming to bring global Strongman title to Sunderland

More than 1,000 pupils in Florida, Philadelphia, Arizona, Oklahoma, Indiana, Texas and Connecticut. Educators say it is proving a powerful way to spark curiosity in science whilst keeping children entertained

Ad Feature Children’s book Making Science Magical reaches #1 on Amazon in US & UK

Paul Holborn flying the flag for Sunderland on the North Pole

I flew the SAFC flag on the North Pole

Simple Minds, Russ Walker / Instagram: russwalkerphotography

I saw Simple Minds & Texas at Lytham Festival - the show was fantastic

31 stunning photos as Simple Minds and Texas thrill crowds on final night of Lytham Festival 2025

31 photos as Simple Minds and Texas thrill crowds at Lytham Festival

Saturday night at Lytham Festival 2025

Pop icon Justin Timberlake thrills 25,000 fans at Lytham Festival 2025

Blue Sky Scrubs continues to explore new avenues for innovation in healthcare apparel design

Ad Feature Leader of healthcare apparel celebrates 21 years of innovation

Sharleen Spiteri of Texas.

Simple Minds and Texas to headline ‘TKMaxx Live at the Piece Hall 2025’

Giraffe hauls toddler, 2, from back of family’s pick up truck.

Watch: Giraffe hauls toddler, 2, from back of family’s pick up truck

Plane blown away from airport gate by ferocious 80mph winds.

Watch: Plane blown away from airport gate by ferocious 80mph winds

Armadillo rescued from floodwaters by officials.

Watch: Struggling armadillo rescued from floodwaters by game warden

Deer smashes through bank window.

CCTV video shows deer smash through bank window

Former boxer Paul Holborn is competing again - in marathons.

'The Mackem' boxer in USA marathon
Paul 'The Mackem' and Geordie rival in USA fundraiser
Tony Gillan

Jack Clarke playing for Sunderland. Photo: Frank Reid

The SAFC team which could face San Antonio FC in pre-season friendly

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Here's how to watch WWE Royal Rumble 2020 - and when it's on

Voice actor Kieran Flitton.
Image (c) Darren Irwin, www.newcastleheadshots.com.

Wearside voice actor made his name in America and features on hit video games

The San Antonio River Walk. Picture: Shutterstock

A more affordable way to visit Texas and explore what the Lone Star State has to...

Tournament organiser Jim Simpson presents a cheque to Deborah Roberts, manager and co-founder of Cancer Connections.

Golf tournament raises thousands for Cancer Connections

Have you got one of the books?

First edition Harry Potter book sells for Â£60k - here's how to tell if you have...

Alex Neill: What to do when disaster strikes - advice to anyone caught up in hur...

A hike in the cost of unleaded petrol is expected. Picture: PA.

UK petrol price 'could rise up to 4p' after hurricane shuts down US refineries

Ed Sheeran will star in Game of Thrones.

Ed Sheeran to guest star in Game of Thrones

Helen Willis.

Sunderland graduate set for move across the pond to launch dream career
A Sunderland graduate is literally moving on after graduation '“ relocating to Texas to pursue her dream career at one of the USA's top hotel management firms.
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