Youngsters

Memories from St Patrick's Garth in 1993, where children created their own mosaic artwork.

When The Garths got its own piece of art thanks to Wearside children

Poppy Tomlinson proudly shows off her results.

Watch as Southmoor Academy pupils celebrate their GCSE success

The year when Dickens and Sava Centre were among the Washington businesses to share positive news.

Washington jobs galore in this look back at 1983

Youngsters were delighted to meet the former Lioness.

Jill Scott at Foundation of Light summer holiday courses

Our picks of the top baby and toddler products to keep your little one cool in hot weather

Summer essentials to keep your baby or toddler cool in hot weather

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens.

Arty summer holiday activities in Sunderland and Washington

From left at the restored Joe's Jetty: David Matthews from Esh, Durham Wildlife Trust director Jim Corkhill and Aley Wright of Esh.

Much-loved jetty at Joe's Pond repaired after arson attack

How it played out as Sunderland thrashed Shields 5-0

Sunderland's new head coach Regis Le Bris.

Noukeu, Anderson and Mayenda start as Le Bris names first team

School hosts party to cheer on ENGLAND at the Euros

School hosts party to cheer on England at the Euros

Kids eat free at Marco Pierre White's

Video: Kids can eat free or for £1 in summer holidays at these places

Sally Taylor receiving her Lecturer of the Year award.

Sally is top of the class with national Lecturer of the Year award

Five SAFC youngsters to watch out for in pre-season

Robert Bell with his TES award.

Headteacher takes top award at the 'Oscars of education'

Chris Rigg

The six Sunderland players who have signed new contracts this summer

Australia captain Lucas Neill lines up ahead of a Socceroos friendly match against Costa Rica in November 2013

Sunderland officially sign ex-Millwall, West Ham & Everton man's son

The former Premier League defender’s son has now officially signed for Sunderland

James Copley

Frozen Kids 2 in 1 Backpack & Suitcase from Dunelm

Mums in awe of Dunelm's themed kids suitcases all saying same thing

Barbara Priestman Academy students at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds.

Youngsters set to showcase their dancing talents on the national stage

Southmoor Academy students Libby Humphries, Sam Nightingale and Daniella Simmons have taken on a community garden at Barley Mow Park.

Pupils get back to nature to help their mental wellbeing during exams

The top 30 activities kids most want to try

Here are the news headlines from Sunderland in 1989 - and there were some intriguing tales.

1989 snapshot of life in Sunderland - from a bomb to Bentleys

Tommy Watson.

15 Sunderland starlets who could shine including Jack Clarke clone

The Tunstall Hills area, where the disorder took place.

Car set on fire as disorder breaks out in Tunstall Hills

Former Sunderland striker Harry Gardiner. Photo courtesy of Ben Cuthbertson.

Sunderland’s classy gesture to ex-players after retained list releases

Riley Rogerson 10, Charley Foster 9, Joshua Parkin 8, Joseph Woodward 10, Tahany Hasan 9, and Holly Millward 8.

Karate kids bring world championship form to home competitions.

James McConnell

Ex-Cats duo now at Liverpool and Man United heading for loan moves

When Sunderland had its views heard on Radio 1.

Sunderland kids on air: When Radio 1 broadcast the views of Wearside

Sunderland youngsters on air between the hits

Chris Cordner

A lunchtime filled with fun for these pupils in 2008.

How you spent your lunchtimes at Plains Farm Primary School in 2008

Common Purpose event at City Hall. Submitted picture.

Sunderland young people discover their common purpose

Oli Bainbridge

Five exciting starlets Dodds will likely utilise as season fizzles out

Carl Lawson

From Sunderland to Plains Farm FC and coaching the next generation

Molly Mackings receives her award from the city's Mayor, Cllr Dorothy Trueman.

Molly wins Young Achievers award after caring for family and community

Sunderland goalkeeper Matty Young

'Unreal' Sunderland starlet tipped for Premier League by teammates

Mike Dodds

Sunderland youngster eyeing first-team appearances for boyhood club

Dubmire Primary School children and staff with representatives from Gentoo and Positive Footprints.

Gentoo's careers guidance for Sunderland school children

The pool was set up for fun, not swimming. Picture by Angela Burn.

Remembering Crowtree, the lost centre that wasn't just about sport

Ex-Sunderland youth team player wins Carabao Cup with Liverpool

Education Partnership North East’s Apprentice's of the Year from Sunderland College.

Youngsters recognised as North East's Apprentices of the Year

Video reveals gender stereotyping is still rife in children

Members of the Dokan Karate Club.

Karate kids get set to take on the world

These were all created by kids at the National Glass Centre.

Affordable half-term fun at Sunderland venues

Terence Miles of Liverpool and Mason Cotcher of Sunderland in action

Ex-Sunderland starlet, 17, on trial with Man United amid interest

Top of the Pops and some of its Sunderland links.

Top of the Pops: 60 years old and lots of links to Wearside

Sunderland's under-18 coach Fin Lynch (photo courtesy of Ben Cuthbertson)

Sunderland academy pathway plans revealed during FA Youth Cup success

Sunderland's under-18 coach Fin Lynch (photo courtesy of Ben Cuthbertson)

How SAFC develop Rigg, Watson & other starlets at 'brilliant' academy

The day their dreams came true in Sunderland.

When Sunderland children saw their dreams come true

The year when a fridge, nightclub and jobs battle shared the Echo headlines.

The Sunderland nightclub which had an admission price of 'one toy'

Sunderland Golden Gloves ABC could close if funding is not found - and soon.

Boxing club fighting for survival amid funding shortage

The Academy of Light

Who is ex-Chelsea man Ivan Struk and has he signed for Sunderland?

Swansea City - pic: Michael Steele/Getty Images

Swansea City's off-field appointment ahead of Sunderland clash

Several US states are suing the company which owns Facebook and Instagram, Meta, claiming that the social media platforms harm children's mental health. Image by Adobe Photos.

US states sue Meta claiming social media harms kids' mental health

Tributes have been paid to Sunderland supporter Michael Waggott, who passed away after collapsing at the Stadium of Light.

Everything we know as three clubs show interest in Sunderland starlet

Youngsters at Southmoor Academy hosted a cake bake and coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Youngsters' bake-off raises hundreds of pounds for cancer charity

Sunderland's Academy of Light.S

Transfers: Man City eye highly-rated 16-year-old Sunderland prospect

Pierre Ekwah

Fan blog: Youthful Sunderland need time plus transfer additions