Wearside

Redcoat star Lewis Jobson is touring Wearside community venues and wants to hear your Butlin's memories.

Butlin's Redcoat show Tony Gillan

The Sunderland-born Liverpool captain is a big Black Cats fan having risen through the club's academy. The England international was spotted in the crowd amongst Sunderland supporters as the Wearsiders lost the Capital One Cup final to Manchester City back in 2014.

The 34 famous faces who support Sunderland AFC James Copley

The Sunderland Story runs at the Empire Theatre until Saturday, May 27.

What we thought of The Sunderland Story Tony Gillan

Author Chris Wood at the Victoria Hall disaster memorial in Mowbray Park. His book, Death in the Theatre, includes the story of the disaster. Picture by Stu Norton.

New book tells of the horror theatre disaster Tony Gillan

Have a laugh as you look back on scenes you might remember.

Nine happy pictures from over the years as we mark National Smile Month Chris Cordner

We've got SATS scenes for you from Sunderland, Seaham, Durham and more.

Testing your SATs scenes memories Chris Cordner

17 famous Sunderland supporters ranked by net worth (Picture by Frank Reid)

17 famous Sunderland supporters ranked by net worth Joe Buck

A small selection of the Prince's Trust scenes we have seen on Wearside.

Nine pictures showing the difference the Prince's Trust has made to Sunderland Chris Cordner

Lindsey Leonard Ryhope

Labour sets out plan for the future in Sunderland after election gains Chris Binding

Schools across the city have been celebrating the impending Coronation of King Charles III.

13 fantastic photos as schoolchildren celebrate Coronation of King Charles III Neil Fatkin

Luke O'Nien celebrates scoring in the FA Cup earlier this season

Luke O'Nien recalls the chat that saved his SAFC career Phil Smith

How life in Sunderland looked 70 years ago.

How Sunderland looked 70 years ago Chris Cordner

Odysseus' Greek galley ship weighs anchor at Penshaw Monument to promote a production of The Odyssey at the Fire Station.

Greek galley weighs anchor in Sunderland Tony Gillan

Sunderland Soup Kitchen founder Andrea Bell.

Black Cats fans asked to donate food items at Watford game Neil Fatkin

The mass exodus of Sunderland fans in 1973.

On their way to Wembley in a red and white invasion Chris Cordner

Inside the new Coroner's Court at the City Hall.

Coroner's officer appeal for help to trace family of Sunderland man who has died Ross Robertson

Remembering Middleton Camp Chris Cordner

Give yourselves a pat on the back for being incredible Wearside supporters of a great event.

Re-living your London Marathon memories Chris Cordner

Relive the 1973 fairy tale at an event in Sunderland on May 5.

Hundreds will see new 1973 film – and you can too Chris Cordner

Sunderland head coach Tony Mowbray.

The key factors behind Sunderland's impressive season Charlie Hodgson

David Brewis to bring his new release, Soft Struggles, to The Customs House, South Shields

Field Music's David Brewis to bring new album and orchestra to The Customs House Katy Wheeler

Another Sunderland loanee who ended up joining Newcastle United on a permanent deal.

29 players who have crossed the Wear-Tyne divide James Copley

Hamilton is to make its Sunderland debut

Hit musical Hamilton heading to Sunderland Empire on first UK tour Katy Wheeler

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

Plans refused for student accommodation Chris Binding

Is your favourite on the list. We got peckish just thinking about it.

11 of Sunderland's favourite restaurants – see if you agree Tony Gillan

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus looks on from the directors' box during the League One play-off semi-final match between Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday at Stadium of Light.

Fans deliver clear message to Louis-Dreyfus on 23-24 season aims James Copley

Those early days of lockdown which changed the world forever.

Nine pictures from the first weeks of the covid lockdown in Sunderland Chris Cordner

The 33 famous faces who support Sunderland AFC James Copley

Kathrine Taylor and the three Sunderland locations she has spotlighted for their links to Wearside heroines.

Watch as we visit three Sunderland places where women made history Chris Cordner

We hope there's a Fulwell Road scene which brings back memories for you.

Nine pictures of Fulwell Road over the years Chris Cordner

Le Metro in High Street West opened with a new look and new name of Digby's in November 1985.

A tour of Sunderland’s 1980s pubs Chris Cordner

The surface on this stretch of Durham Road is in good condition.

One in seven Sunderland roads not in ‘good condition’ Tony Gillan

Slip sliding back through the years to these Wearside snow day memories.

Scenes from Sunderland's snowy past Chris Cordner

David Bryant with daughters Maddison, one, and three-year-old Ruby. But not everyone is enjoying our extended winter.

Where is Spring why is it so cold and is this unusual? Neil Fatkin

Proposed site for care home development off North Hylton Road, Sunderland. Picture: Google Maps

Plans approved for new care home on former car sales site left empty for years Chris Binding

Dance, art and lots of laughs. A reminder of events from 2003 onwards.

A celebration through the years Chris Cordner

A bygone era but one which will never be forgotten.

Sunderland braced itself for the bombs Chris Cordner

Sean Ali and Charlotte Bailey (r-l)

Health foods firm and bathroom company move into new units at business park Ross Robertson

17 famous Sunderland supporters ranked by net worth (Picture by Frank Reid)

17 famous Sunderland supporters ranked by net worth Joe Buck

Culture House © Faulknerbrowns Pillar Visuals

‘8-bit wall’ featuring 1,704 LED bricks approved for Culture House Chris Binding

Here are the headlines from Sunderland's past. Are you in them?

Sunderland's retro moment in the TV spotlight Chris Cordner

Pubs with a past. Here are 9 Sunderland hostelries with a story to tell.

Nine Sunderland pubs with a surprising past Chris Cordner

Life in Sunderland in 1943.

When Sunderland faced the Blitz Chris Cordner