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A man has been charged with a number of offences in Washington.

Man charged with offences after reported altercation at petrol station

Sweet Symphony School of Music is based in Concord, Washington

Sweet Symphony hits the high notes at The Fire Station

Nissan is seeking planning permission for new electric vehicle charging infrastructure on land currently used for open air storage

Nissan plans futuristic change at Wearside factory

Anthony Meade - former chef who now enjoys his time as a student pilot during his retirement.

Chef's memories of Carter's 'Haway the Lads' speech

A Yellow Weather Warning has been issued for snow and ice.

Yellow Weather Warning for snow and ice issued for parts of city

President Jimmy Carter plants a tree at Washington Old Hall in 1977, while Britain's Prime Minister, James Callaghan, looks on.

I want to hear from people who met Jimmy Carter in Sunderland

Oak Learning Trust, which runs George Washington Primary School, had applied for permission to build a single-storey building with offices, meeting rooms and support rooms, along with extra parking spaces.

School expansion can go ahead - locals fear it'll devalue their homes

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Staff at Washington Grange Elf themselves to raise money for Alzheimer's

CGI's of Taylor Wimpey's new development, Stoneridge Hall

Taylor Wimpey opens its doors to brand new development in Tyne and Wear

Washington Manor Care Home resident Robert Duggan - AKA Santa - listening to what Layla wants for Christmas.

Care home unveils own grotto with Santa for local children to visit

Bellway volunteers unpack a box of gift donations.

Bellway staff volunteer at Cash for Kids Mission Christmas warehouse in Washingt...

James Cooper.

Man jailed after attacking two shopkeepers with a knife

BAE Systems' Washington plant

City set to benefit from recruitment drive at BAE Systems

Staff at Visuna are celebrating a another successful 12 months

Washington firm Visuna set to post record £80m turnover after 'sensational' grow...

Cantoro Lounge heading to Washington

Daniel Walmsley.

Washington drug dealer who went 'straight back at it' is jailed again
A dealer who went "straight back at it" after he was released from a prison sentence for selling drugs has been locked up again.
Neil Fatkin

The Illsley family's 2024 festive display in Lambton, Washington.

Family Christmas display brings festive cheer to Sunderland street

Alison Rudkin, whose son, 13-year-old Gregg McGuire, was tragically killed by reckless driver Kayn Galer in August 2022.

Awareness Week in memory of young boy tragically killed by reckless driver

Shaun McCourt - After

Charity head shave for St. Benedict’s Hospice

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training academy plan approved for unit at Crowther Industrial Estate, Washington. Credit Google Streetview

Empty industrial unit to become Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training academy

Air ambulance crew dazzled in laser pen attack

Archive photos which show the extent of the damage at Usworth School in 1974.

The 1974 fire which wrecked Usworth Comprehensive School

Tom Davidson, 101, has been recalling his time in the RAF during WWII.

101-year-old RAF hero remembers comrades on Armistice Day

Look at the fun these youngsters had on the day late-night shopping came to The Galleries.

When late-night shopping arrived at The Galleries in Washington

Sunderland at its best - captured in views from Google Maps.

Nine more stunning views of Sunderland you can see on Google Maps

The Challenge Anneka project which put Washington in front of the TV cameras in 1991.

How Anneka Rice changed Washington in 1991

Grace Stubbings leads a podcasting session for the project.

'New Town' podcasts for Washington’s special birthday
A project marking the 60th anniversary of Washington as a New Town releases the first in a series of podcasts next month.
Tony Gillan

Children and staff from St Joseph's Catholic Primary School hand over some of the donated food items to Washington Food Bank representative Lisa Scott.

Children show they care by donating hundreds of items to food bank

The Washington in Bloom group at the RHS's Old Trafford awards ceremony. Chair Joan Atkinson in third from the right.

Washington takes 'Best Village' award

Sharon Hodgson MP and William delivering 14,000 signatures to 10 Downing Street.

Washington MP leads toddler delivery of 14,000 strong petition to Downing Stree

A programme of events giving a taste of activities at Sunderland’s forthcoming Culture House has been announced.

Culture House Sunderland activities announced

Jacqueline Jones who was making a difference in the business world with her self-made soft toys.

How a 16-year-old's passion turned into a thriving business

Teenager drove wrong way down highway to try and escape police

Connagh Brown and Taryn Edgson completed the half marathon.

Specsavers Washington raises £200 for British Heart Foundation at Great North Ru...

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

Favourite haunts for ghostly Wearside stories.

Nine ghostly stories from Sunderland

MPs clockwise from top left: Bridget Phillipson, Sharon Hodgson, Luke Akehurst, Grahame Morris and Lewis Atkinson.

MPs asked how they will vote on assisted dying bill

Culture Start has an array of free half-term activities across Sunderland.

Free half-term activities

Washington's very own George Clarke will be speaking at the City of Sunderland Business Festival.

George Clarke to join Si King at this year's Business Festival

Dilovan Sindi, 39, of Sulgrave Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear.

Washington arsonist pleads guilty to causing barber shop blaze

David Baillie’s winning artwork from the 2022 Spotlight exhibition.

Artists invited to send work for display

Washington poet Nasim Rebecca Asl is up for a major award, with Craig Charles chairing the judging panel.

Wearside poet Nasim in line for top literary award

Jacob Brown pictured before his operation - and how he looks now, 18 months on.

The teenager whose life has been transformed after an operation

Football stars of yesteryear who were in Washington for a pub opening in 1982.

When Sunderland heroes gathered to help welcome a new pub in 1982

Stone stripes which link Sunderland to the USA.

Stars and Stripes and Sunderland - a link which stretches through time

A gallery of Nisa scenes stretching from 2009 to 2020. See how many faces you recognise.

Nine pictures of Nisa store staff well known to their customers

A trip through the years to this 1974 Shiney Row story.

The Shiney Row roundabout which had drivers scratching their heads

People can enjoy all the fun of the fair at this year's carnival.

Washington Carnival to return this weekend

IAMP is being developed on land near Nissan

Huge new electric vehicle battery gigafactory approved for Sunderland

How part of the F-Pit Museum and Albany Park could look. Photograph: Mosedale Gillatt Architects

New plans unveiled for £4.6million development of museum and park

Tell us if these artistic projects brought back memories for you.

Seven Sunderland graffiti scenes from 2003 to 2013

The raids have resulted in three arrests so far.

Suspected money laundering and drugs raids in Washington

George Washington Primary School in Washington. Credit Google Maps

Plans submitted to boost facilities at Washington primary school

Aspin is due to appear before Newcastle Magistrates' Court today.

'Greedy' DWP worker diverted £8,000 from vulnerable customers

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Gateshead Council leader Martin Gannon pictured on the Leamside Line at Follingsby to announce an £8.6million investment to develop the Washington Metro loop. Photo: Craig Connor. Free to reuse for all

Government 'working closely' with North East leaders on Leamside Line plans

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