5. Penshaw Monument
Around 2,500 competitors will descend on the region to participate in the games. Photo: NNP
6. Show your pride
Councillor John Kelly, Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture at Sunderland City Council, has urged the city to turn and cheer on the sporting hopefuls. Photo: NNP
7. Northern Spire
Sunderland has its chance to shine as host for three of the games’ 16 sports. Photo: NNP
8. A real honour
At any one time there are around 5,900 people on the transplant waiting list and on average three people die every day who could have benefited from organ donation. Photo: NNP