Wearmouth Bridge

Zara Shaw, Luke Etheridge and Jackson Duke, who tragically died when the car they were in plunged into the River Wear.

Coroner reveals likely cause of deaths of teens who died in tragedy

Zara Shaw, Luke Etheridge and Jackson Duke, who tragically died when the car they were in plunged into the River Wear.

Inquests to open into the deaths of 3 teenagers in River Wear tragedy

Police officers remained at the scene this morning.

Boy, 17, arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

Emergency services responding to the incident.

SAFC and mayor send love to families of teens who died in Wear tragedy

Students living in a nearby halls of residence are shocked at what happened.

Shocked residents react as 3 teens dead after car plunges into river

Rescue boats close to the Wearmouth Bridge.

Everything we know so far as emergency services rush to River Wear incident

The council aims to charge drivers to park at the northern section of Bonner’s Field, near St Peter’s Metro Station.

Drivers face new £3.50-a-day charge at a Sunderland commuter parking spot

St Mary's Boulevard, in Sunderland, is closed to traffic now until September 1.

Music lovers and football supporters warned of key road closure

Sculptures to discover on a summer's day walk

I love these 17 sculptures to discover on a summer's day walk

The Queen passed through the Southwick shipyard of Austin and Pickersgill.

Reliving the Wearside welcome you gave the Queen on her Jubilee visit

Fastned electric vehicle charging station, West Wear Street Credit LDRS

Plans unveiled to revamp city centre EV charging hub

New Bella Vista restaurant at The Boar's Head pub in the East End

The new restaurant aiming to attract more people to the East End

Wearmouth Bridge provided a great backdrop for this photo from the 2021 Sunderland City Runs.

Everything you need to know about City Runs ahead of bumper weekend

They're off to a fast start in the 10k race which was held as part of the Sunderland City Runs 2023 series.

Jog back to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Sunderland City Runs

People gather for the prayer walk across Sunderland

Sunderland Salvation Army joins prayer walk to highlight mental health

Last year's ecumenical prayer walk in Sunderland

Salvation Army joins churches across Sunderland for prayer walk
The Salvation Army across Sunderland took part in a church wide walk across the city to raise awareness of mental health and suicide.
Harriet Whitehead

Wearmouth Bridge

Closures in place as Wearmouth Bridge undergoes works

Hannah Rich with some of her work

I'm exploring Sunderland's identity and heritage with my artworks

Lee and Julie Hunter with their new book, A Canny Christmas Carol.

A must for any Mackem's Christmas stocking - A Canny Christmas Carol

The latest welfare incident on the Wearmouth Bridge.

Fire service and Council working to tackle welfare concerns on bridge

The Wearmouth Bridge was closed for several hours.

Wearmouth Bridge closed for several hours due to welfare concern

8 great things for tourists to do in Sunderland

8 great things for tourists to do in Sunderland

Engines testing the Queen Alexandra Bridge in a rare but grainy scene from 1909.

Sunderland bridges: Astonishing safety tests they had 100 years ago

Two men working on improvements to Wearmouth Bridge in 1929 - and one was smoking a pipe.

1920s workmen smoked pipes on Wearmouth Bridge

The incident took place close to the Wearmouth Bridge.

Driver fined after crashing into traffic lights near Wearmouth Bridge

Sunderland City Council has approved an application to its own planning department for Bridge House at Bridge Street.

Green light to demolish major building to unlock site's potential

Sunderland City Council has submitted an application to its own planning department for Bridge House at Bridge Street.

Decision due on plans to demolish major building near Wearmouth Bridge
Plans to demolish a prominent city centre building to potentially pave the way for new student accommodation will go before councillors for decision next week.
Chris Binding

Sunderland City Council has submitted an application to its own planning department for Bridge House at Bridge Street.

Major city centre building could be demolished for more student homes

The 1998 debate on the Market Square sculpture which grabbed the Sunderland Echo headlines.

The Sunderland sculpture pigeons loved, but people wanted torn down

The traffic lights on St Mary's roundabout are working again.

Chiefs explain why Wearmouth traffic lights were off for days

Wearmouth Bridge which will be 95 years old on October 31.

Wearmouth Bridge: Celebrating Sunderland's iconic landmark

The New Wear Footbridge

New Wear Footbridge now spanning its full length over the river

The scene after the three-car collision.

Driver flees car after crash near Wearmouth Bridge

Pictures from the parade and performances in the Market Square.

We want your wonderful Wearmouth 1300 Festival memories

The Sunderland half marathon 2024

Watch scenes from the Sunderland half marathon 2024

Watch the start of the Sunderland 10k as runners get under way

Nearing completion in 1908.

The building of Queen Alexandra Bridge, and the anger it caused

Bonners Raff apartment complex, Sunderland. Picture: Google Maps

Fire safety improvements approved for flats

Aaron Lennox with sister Jess

Fundraiser honours memory of Seaham teenager Aaron Lennox

Bonners Raff apartment complex, Sunderland. Picture: Google Maps

Fire safety improvement plans for apartment block

Wearmouth Bridge

Man spat in police officers' faces after call to bridge

1,988 SAFC fans deliver verdict on potential club decision in poll

Phil Curtis shares his views of 'Back Of The Pit'

Sunderland's vanished 'Back Of The Pit' neighbourhood

Pawel and Luiza Piszczek are campaigning for a suicide barrier to be installed on the Wearmouth Bridge.

Woman safe after incident closes Wearmouth Bridge

Playwright Ben Gettins at the Wearmouth Bridge, which plays a central role in his drama Wearmouth.

New SAFC play by local writer to hit the stage

A number of police officers and vehicles attended the scene.

Woman brought to safety on Wearmouth Bridge

North Bridge Street, Sunderland. Picture c/o Google Streetview.

Plans refused for student accommodation

A CGI showing a view of bridge from below.

Work on Sunderland's stunning new footbridge 'expected to start within weeks'

A woman was brought to safety at the incident in the bridge.

Woman brought to safety after incident on Wearmouth Bridge

The St Peter's Riverside sculpture trail

The 14 weird and wonderful pieces of the Sunderland Sculpture Trail

A man has been taken to hospital after being "brought to safety" following an incident on the Wearmouth Bridge.

Man ‘brought to safety’ during Wearmouth Bridge incident

Wearmouth Bridge, Sunderland

Emergency services bring woman to safety on Wearmouth Bridge

North Bridge Street, Sunderland. Picture c/o Google Streetview.

Plan to demolish derelict Sunderland building to create student accommodation

L to R: Charmette Rogers, Chief Superintendent Barrie Joisce, Jacqueline Barkel (attending on behalf of David Barkel also) and Anthony Gibson.

Public heroes praised for helping save life of man on Wearmouth Bridge

One lane of Wearmouth Bridge is closed northbound for emergency sewer repairs

Emergency sewer repair work closes one lane of the Wearmouth Bridge

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