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

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

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MARCH 31: Tony Mowbray, Manager of Sunderland, acknowledges the crowd prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Burnley and Sunderland at Turf Moor on March 31, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

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Mowbray provides Pierre Ekwah, Dennis Cikrin and Bardley Dack injury updates James Copley

The Chelsea loanee played 61 minutes on his Sunderland debut at QPR. While the 20-year-old was often on the fringes of the game, he has impressed in training since moving to Wearside.

Burstow's 10-word message to Sunderland fans after promising debut James Copley

Sunderland's Dan Ballard before the game against QPR (National World)

Ballard's brilliant 20-word message to Sunderland fans after QPR goal James Copley

Left, a previous show by Breaking Tradition (photo by Bryan Ledgard) and singer-songwriter Jez Lowe (Sunderland Echo image).

Help write a Sunderland song Tony Gillan

The Teenage Craft Club and artist Kate Hunter-Parker, second from the right.

Free art workshops are back for young Wearsiders Tony Gillan

Dot Ratcliffe is retiring after 42 years of Kelly's Cycles on Chester Road

Chester Road stalwart hangs up saddle after 42 years of Kelly's Cycles

Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman

Rating every incoming deal sanctioned by Kristjaan Speakman at Sunderland James Copley

Man United man set for move after being spotted at Sunderland James Copley

What's great about being a Mackem? History and identity for a start.

Being a Mackem is great Tony Gillan

The sculpture was taken away for repair 20 months after it was vandalised.

Vandalised sculpture finally removed from Keel Square for repair Tony Gillan

The Carabao Cup.

How much money Sunderland could earn from Carabao Cup run explained James Copley

BBC presenter Jeff Brown opened the show here in 2013, with event chairman Leslie Scott. Sunderland Echo image.

Herrington Show returns for 2023 Tony Gillan

Brenntag has apologised after their alarm kept people awake. Google Maps image.

Source of mystery siren solved as company apologises Tony Gillan

A collection of Barbie stories from the Echo archives.

Is Barbie really a Mackem? A look at her links to Sunderland Chris Cordner

24 pictures of Year 6 school leavers in Sunderland

Chris Rigg chatting to Sunderland fans at Mariners Park.

Sunderland persuade trio to sign deals amid interest from top clubs James Copley

Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman

Rating every incoming transfer sanctioned by Sunderland chief Speakman James Copley

Tony Mowbray

Sunderland announce contract extension with defender linked with exit James Copley

For some reason, some people find Bull Lane a little creepy.

Gruesome goings-on at Bull Lane in the heart of Old Sunderland Tony Gillan

Sunderland signed Kevin Phillips for a fee of around £300k with the striker going on to score 130 goals for the club and winning the European Golden Shoe.

Sunderland's best value for money transfer signings James Copley

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Ex-SAFC man says relegation was no coincidence after his departure James Copley

The stone arch has genuine historic value. The rest ... is very pretty.

The secrets behind the mysterious 'Hobbit' door in Mowbray Park Tony Gillan

Celebrating the coronation in Sunderland.

People asked to record how they are celebrating - or ignoring - the coronation Ross Robertson

'Walkabout characters' will be part of the event, similar to those involved in the jubilee celebrations in 2022 (pictured).

Coronation 'Big Lunch' event confirmed for Sunderland city centre Ross Robertson

Hamreek Singh and his niece, of Empire Stores in Grindon, showing off some of the goodies in the penny bundle.

£7 worth of goodies for only 1p Tony Gillan

The mass exodus of Sunderland fans in 1973.

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

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SAFC sell over 40k tickets for Watford clash with lower bowl sold out James Copley

The Propellers of the City sculpture has been fenced off since vandals struck in December 2021.

Vandalised Keel Square sculpture to be repaired 'by 2025' Tony Gillan

Sunderland director delivers verdict on season after play-off defeat

A tribute to baby shop Risdon's which served generations of new Sunderland parents.

Risdon’s was right up your street for baby wear Chris Cordner

Cyril Barton VC to be honoured on the Veterans' Walk

Victoria Cross hero Cyril Barton to be honoured on Sunderland's Veterans' Walk Katy Wheeler

Sunderland supporters watch the first team players open training session at the Stadium of Light.

SAFC v Birmingham: Three key dangermen ahead of Stadium of Light clash Charlie Hodgson

The annual Lyrids meteor shower will take place soon

How and when to see Lyrid meteor shower over Sunderland Sam Johnson

Dave Scrafton at Cleadon village pond

Wearsiders share their pride at Coronation invitation

Wearsiders have been flocking to Seaburn to enjoy their Good Friday fish and chips.

Nine fantastic photographs of people enjoying Good Fryday fish and chips Neil Fatkin

Rev Nathan Weaver from New Springs City Church addresses the crowd, watched by the Mayor Cllr Alison Smith and consort David Smith.

Worshippers remember the meaning of Easter at Good Friday Praise event Neil Fatkin

Fenton Frank, 13, with his fish, chips and gravy.

Watch as Wearsiders enjoy their Good Fryday fish and chips Neil Fatkin

Sunderland are sponsored by betting and spread-betting company Spreadex.

Sunderland and Championship rivals 'avoid' ban after voluntary decision James Copley

Scott Bailey (left) scored a late consolation for Newcastle United (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

NUFC humiliated by Sunderland as Dan Ashworth’s problems are highlighted Dominic Scurr

Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman

Fans deliver interesting Kristjaan Speakman verdict in poll James Copley

Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman

Updated: Rating the 30 incoming deals sanctioned by Speakman James Copley

Those were the days at Chambers

15 pictures which remind us what an AMAZING night out Chambers was Ross Robertson

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Jordan Pickford of Everton shows his emotion during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Leeds United at Goodison Park on February 18, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Pickford reacts after signing new four-and-a-half-year contract at Everton James Copley

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Jordan Pickford of Everton shows his emotion during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Leeds United at Goodison Park on February 18, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Ex-Sunderland player 'close' to signing new deal amid Premier League interest James Copley

Alex Neil, Manager of Stoke City, reacts prior to the Sky Bet Championship between Blackpool and Stoke City at Bloomfield Road on February 18, 2023.

Neil branded 'worst' Stoke boss 'since relegation' as some fans demand sacking James Copley

Kevin Ball photographed by Ross Johnston of RJX Media

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus urged to bring Kevin Ball back to Sunderland James Copley

Clockwise from top left: Barnes Park's Civil War Cannon, St Michael and All Angels in Houghton, the Beatles and Dundas Street are all included

11 historical gems in Sunderland you've possibly never heard of Tony Gillan

The Academy of Light graduate remains Sunderland's first-choice goalkeeper.

Sunderland's starting XI against QPR predicted with three changes James Copley

Race for Life returns to Herrington Country Park on Sunday, May 28. Picture by Kevin Brady.

Oops! Race For Life charity puts Newcastle advert in Sunderland by mistake Tony Gillan

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