Washington

Ian Montieth-Preston of CAMRA presents Martin Thompson of The Courtyard Cafe Bar at Arts Centre Washington with a certificate marking 20 successive years in the Good Pub Guide. Sunderland Echo image.

Bar toasts 20 consecutive years in the Good Beer Guide Tony Gillan

From left: Cllr Dianne Snowdon, Julie Milne of Equans, Jennifer Kelley of Gentoo, Marion Taylor, Columbia Community Association secretary and Louise Bassett of Gentoo.

Wearside community centre revamp proves a hit with residents Tony Gillan

Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK. Picture Google Maps

Plans submitted for new warehouses at Nissan plant Chris Binding

Sunderland Magistrates' Court

Speeding, no insurance and fraud - the latest Sunderland court cases Kevin Clark

Washington Village impressed the judges - yet again.

Wearside wins whole host of awards at Northumbria in Bloom 2023 Tony Gillan

(left to right) barber Selcuk Boybay, 39, Ottoman Barber public relations spokesman, Huseyin Cakir, 28, and co-owner Hanif Sakli, 40.

Ottoman Barber offers the chance to win free haircuts for a year Neil Fatkin

Cherry Matthews, pictured with daughter Juliette.

Wearside art space where children can play to their heart's content

Rabbit. Sara Blackburn seen here working on a previous light installation.

City to glow with 'SunderLight' festival for autumn 2023 Tony Gillan

Cllr Kevin Johnston, left with Graham Scanlon, assistant director of Housing and Communities at Sunderland City Council. Picture by Elliot Nichol.

New blue plaque honours legendary headmaster Tony Gillan

Paedophile jailed for 14 years after string of 'depraved' offences Karon Kelly

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22 locations in Washington and Houghton with most crime reported Kevin Clark

Site for proposed development including Starbucks 'drive-thru' near Washington Leisure Centre. Picture: Google Maps

Plans submitted for new Starbucks ‘drive-thru’ and tyre and autocare centre Chris Binding

Thirteen striking portraits of former miners form part of the Coal Face exhibition. Sunderland Echo image.

‘Coal Face’ exhibition captures mining spirit Tony Gillan

Site of proposed new 15-metre-high 5G mast in Washington. Picture: Google Maps

Plans approved for new 15-metre-high 5G mast in Washington Chris Binding

Former pupils Cllr Dianne Snowdon, Mary Kemp, Jean Coxon, Edith Bradley and Sheila Lily return to Washington Old School.

Former pupils journey back to their school days Neil Fatkin

The days of Washington F Pit will be re-lived in a new exhibition.

Washington F Pit in the spotlight 55 years after it closed

Care home legend 'Paddy' Fittes has retired aged 79.

Carer retired aged 79, after decades of helping others Chris Cordner

The Washington camera has generated has generated at least 261 warning notices so far.

Drivers face £70 fines as 'grace period' ends for new bus gate cameras Tony Gillan

Derwent House, Washington. Picture: Google Maps.

Fresh plans for apartments in former Wearside office block Chris Binding

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness says the ew campaign to prevent sexual harassment has gained traction across the region.

KIM McGUINNESS: ‘Are you part of the problem?’ as a new campaign to prevent sexu... Kim McGuinness

The Washington camera has generated has generated 137 warning notices issued to vehicle owners in the first 10 days of its operation.

More than 450 notices issued to drivers in first weeks of 'bus gate' cameras Tony Gillan

Sitting on the bench are Honest Boy manager Judith Pike, left, Bob Lindsay a family friend of the Walkers, Richard's sister Bage Walker and her children Rayne Kemp, two and Lexi Kemp, seven. Image, Sunderland Echo.

Row over memorial bench to fallen Wearside soldier Tony Gillan

Land north of Stone Cellar Road , Usworth. Picture: Google Maps

Plans approved for new housing development near George Washington Hotel Chris Binding

Washington Old Hall

Access improvements at Washington Old Hall Chris Binding

Sean Anderson with wife Jayne

BP fined £650,000 over death of Washington dad Sean Anderson in fall Kevin Clark

A tribute to Tracey with a look back at 11 Fatfield Academy scenes from the Echo archives.

11 photos in our a fond farewell to retiring headteacher Tracey Pizl Chris Cordner

Picture c/o Google Streetview.

'Structural maintenance' work to take place on A182 bridges Chris Binding

Logan Allison, five, was specially invited to Washington Community Fire Station.

Five-year-old life-saver Logan Allison gets a special reward from firefighters

Daredevil nurse Sarah Cook will drop 15,000 feet from a plane to help residents of Holly House care home.

Daredevil nurse Sarah’s 15,000 ft skydive Tony Gillan

Newcastle Crown Court

Victim describes impact of threatening online message Kevin Clark

Five year-old Logan Allison, appropriately dressed as a superhero, saved his mam Kimberley from the River Wear.

Logan, 5, saves mam from River Wear Tony Gillan

General view of Hill Rise, Washington Village. Picture: Google Maps

'Imposing' extension plan for home refused over potential impact on neighbours Chris Binding

A look back at a tradition that remains a part of the calendar in Washington.

Flying the flag for July 4 memories in Washington Chris Cordner

Washington Town Centre in April 1973.

Plans to celebrate 60th anniversary of Washington new town Chris Binding

Typically British, loads of fun and plenty of memories. It's carnival time.

Back in time for nine Wearside carnival scenes Chris Cordner

General view of Richmond Avenue, Washington. Picture: Google Maps

Plans for 'overdominant' home extension refused for Washington Village Chris Binding

Children from Rickleton Primary School with, from left, Gentoo colleagues Kim Burnikell and Sheryl Robinson, the school's headteacher Jan Price, deputy headteacher Alan Baker and Rickleton Community Garden volunteer Anita Bargewell.

Green-fingered youngsters' gardening grant Tony Gillan

A first look round.

Off to Lisbon on the Devonia Chris Cordner

A study in nostalgia but how many faces do you recognise?

Nine pictures of children in Year 10 and 11 Chris Cordner

The Calabash Tree has been added to the Sheepfolds Stables line-up

A taste of Trinidad and Tobago to join stellar line-up at Sheepfolds development Katy Wheeler

Sex offender branded ‘monster’ as he is jailed for ‘evil’ crimes Karon Kelly

The ribbon cutting was performed by a number of people to symbolise the community.

Silksworth pit wheel officially unveiled Tony Gillan

Wearside man, 19, found guilty of planning terrorist attack Ross Robertson