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A general view of Norfolk Street in Sunniside Gardens - 14 Norfolk Street is centre.

Privacy fears scupper plans for rooftop terrace at historic Sunderland location

Plan have been submitted for new three-bedroom family home on the site of the former Albion pub, in Southwick Road.

New plans unveiled to transform derelict site of former pub

Alfred Pallas, East Boldon

Have a look inside 6-bed house overlooking Roker Park in Sunderland

Good Life Homes Sales and Lettings, Sunderland

Sunderland 'for sale' house with a rare view from the back garden

Good Life Homes Sales and Lettings, Sunderland

Ryhope Pumping Station is the view from the garden of 2-bed house

The former Bog Row Girls' School, in Hetton. Picture by LDRS.

Demolition of derelict Victorian school can continue

Assembly is now on show at Abject Gallery in Fawcett Street

'An arts coup' for Sunderland as it hosts major sculpture exhibition

The 1840 Sunderland poltergeist case which is being examined once more.

Sunderland poltergeist drama at the centre of a new study

Auburn Langley at Pop Recs, which hosts the monthly Lit & Phi Society

Revival of historic society which discusses hot topics of the day

St Gabriel's Church on the corner of Kayll Road

Landmark church launches huge drive to overhaul ageing system

Palmer's Arcade in Sunderland was built in 1876 and was home to stores including a Marks and Spencer Penny Bazaar and Mrs Palmer’s Music shop (1900). It was sadly demolished in the 1970s to make space for the telephone exchange.

The little Sunderland shopping arcade hit by a German bombing raid

The new Wild Fire City at Mackie's Corner

Inside Wild Fire City as it brings flavour of Rome to historic spot

We're expanding our tours of Roker Pier tunnel and lighthouse

Old shelters and sheds reborn on the seafront

How these old seafront sheds and shelters were brought back to life

Hackett Property, Sunderland

A Victorian gem which could be your Sunderland forever home

Hackett Property, Sunderland

4 storeys of fantastic style in this 5-bed Victorian home
Have a look at a breath taker of a Sunderland property which is for sale.
Chris Cordner

A Christmas Carol is the story of misery Ebeneezer Scrooge

Bah humbug! Reasons why Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol has enduring appeal

Park Grange Advanced Skin Clinic is celebrating 35 years in business.

Ad Feature Park Grange Advanced Skin Clinic celebrates 35 years in business

The Manor, Bowes

Million pound Manor on the market with Bradley Hall

Raven Hall Hotel is being reinvented as Grand Villa Heights

I found the best view in North Yorkshire at revamped historic hotel

These are some of the most magnificent Victorian landmarks sadly lost to time in the UK

15 of the UK's most magnificent lost Victorian buildings

Peggaty's has opened at the Old School House Coxgreen

Transformed Victorian schoolhouse in welcomes new bridal shop

A room at The Terrace, in Ventnor, the Isle of Wight. Credit: The Terrace

'I visited the sunniest place in the UK - here's where to stay'

Tunnel tours are resuming

I went on a fascinating tunnel & lighthouse tour as Roker Pier reopens

Roker Hotel, Sunderland view from A183

Big decision over bold plans to put landmark seafront hotel on the map

Midnight Pizza Crü has its first stand alone restaurant

First look at Sunderland's new Midnight Pizza Crü restaurant

Anderson and Garland director Fred Wryley-Birch with the rare medal.

'The kind of moment auctioneers dream of': Medal sells for £82,000
A rare medal has exceeded all expectations and sold for £82,000 in a Newcastle auction.
Chris Cordner

I love the opulent features of this grand Victorian home in Cleadon

Trocadero's restaurant will be overseen by Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux

A look at a new entertainment-led dining experience

The stunning roof garden at Golden Hill Fort, an old Victorian fortress on the Isle of Wight, where a three-bedroom house is for sale with a guide price of £295,000

Look around unique house for sale in old Victorian fortress

The Garth (Credit: Finest Properties)

Grade II listed Victorian manor house in ancient Cleadon hall for sale

The Titanic sunk in 1912, 1,500 passengers died in the disaster

Titanic Sunderland talk: the myths unravelled

"This clock is losing a second every billion years, I want my money back'. AI generated image.

Here's how to promote a £3m clock

A look at Holmeside during the Victorian era.

Victorian Sunderland talk this week

Historic Sunderland Lit & Phil Society revived after 150 years

The tapeworm diet dates back to the Victorian era and can have dangerous consequences for your health.

What is the tapeworm diet and why is it so dangerous?

Sunderland City Council’s planning department has received an application to redevelop part of the seafront Roker Hotel

Major work planned to bring new facilities to historic seafront hotel

The Sunderland Rugby Club blazer at the centre of a new quest.

Sunderland rugby blazer: world's oldest?

Bridge Hotel Vaults recruiting as work forges ahead on historic pub

Bandstand, Roker Park, Sunderland. Credit (LDRS)

Next steps approved for Roker Park bandstand repair and restoration

Stanley Bone (right) and Andrew Metcalf, who both lived in the Tenement at Washington Old Hall.

The little Wearside boy who had no idea he's just seen a ghost

Bandstand, Roker Park, Sunderland. Credit (LDRS)

Latest on plans for Roker Park, with contract proposals for bandstand and lodge

The former lime kilns on a 2.5 acres site near Consett, up for auction with Pugh on 18 September

Consett industrial heritage site to go up for auction

More than 20,000 pints sold at Sheepfolds Stables in just 12 days

First look at Vito's Osteria at Sheepfolds Stables

AAG Archaeology has made some fascinating discoveries at Sheepfolds Stables.

Archaeologists make fascinating discoveries at Sheepfolds Stables site

Bandstand, Roker Park, Sunderland. Credit (LDRS)

Repair and restoration plan approved for Grade II-listed Roker Park bandstand

The North East's most iconic public buildings have been included in a new book with two from Sunderland.

Sunderland Town Hall and Civic Centre among 'stars' in a new book

Bandstand, Roker Park, Sunderland Credit (LDRS)

Decision day for Roker Bandstand repairs and restoration

Get ready for a fascinating look at the sinister world of Victorian crime in Sunderland.

An eye-opening talk on Sunderland's crime scenes in the Victorian era

Major renovation of Mackie's Corner nears completion

Bandstand, Roker Park, Sunderland Credit (LDRS)

Plans finally submitted to 'repair and restore' Roker Park bandstand

Wallace the Lion in 1913 with children from Sunderland Council Blind School

The story of Wallace the lion, Sunderland's favourite big cat

Inside Roker Hotel's grand ballroom after £500,000 transformation

Former Bog Row Girls School, Hetton-le-Hole. Picture: Google Maps

Next steps for homes at former Victorian school site

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