Tony Gillan Reporter
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Facebook Community News Reporter at JPI Media covering Washington and Jarrow.

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Northumberland Gazette, Sunderland Echo, Hartlepool Mail, Shields Gazette

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1552 Articles
about 2 years
sunderlandecho.com

The incredible exploits of Sunderland First World War hero George Maling VC, who helped 300 wound...

The dictionary defines ‘hero’ as ‘Illustrious warrior; man of extraordinary bravery, fortitude or greatness of soul’.

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about 2 years
sunderlandecho.com

Sunderland's Lake Poets works with choir and brass band to create folk song about post-industrial...

One of Wearside’s most prominent artists is creating a musical treat with a choir and a brass band to mark 200 years ...

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about 2 years
sunderlandecho.com

When The Vestry was Sunderland's last men-only pub - unearthed BBC footage shows time when women ...

Fascinating film footage has been released showing a Sunderland pub in its final throes as a men-only establishment.

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about 2 years
sunderlandecho.com

Sunderland weightlifter claims gold for Great Britain at European championships

A weightlifter has brought glory to Wearside by taking a gold medal for Great Britain at the European Masters Champio...

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about 2 years
shieldsgazette.com

South Tyneside knitting group creates 100 hats to help keep babies warm in Palestine

A South Tyneside knitting group has been very busy over the summer creating a colourful collection of 100 hats for a ...

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about 2 years
sunderlandecho.com

Sunderland and South Tyneside community groups in line for grants worth up to £10,000

Community groups in Sunderland and South Tyneside are in line for grant offers worth up to £10,000.

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about 2 years
shieldsgazette.com

Community groups in line for grants worth up to £10,000 - here's how it might help

Community groups in Sunderland and South Tyneside are in line for grant offers worth up to £10,000.

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about 2 years
shieldsgazette.com

Owners urged to keep dogs on leads after 'two swans are killed' at South Tyneside beauty spot

Dog owners have been urged to keep their pets on leads at a beauty spot after a swan and cygnet were reportedly kille...

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about 2 years
sunderlandecho.com

Stunning ‘Luxmuralis’ display is set to light up Durham Cathedral this autumn

A stunning new visual experience will illuminate the inside of the North East’s greatest landmark this autumn.

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about 2 years
sunderlandecho.com

Missing 'U' already - passersby reassured after giant letter vanishes from Sunderland city centre

City leaders have reassured concerned Wearsiders after Sunderland’s giant ‘U’ went missing from its perch.

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about 2 years
northumberlandgazette.co.uk

African rivers, Stranger Things and Tinkerbell the chihuahua: your 11 weekend quiz questions

Here is your latest 11 quiz questions to try. Have a go with family and friends, but don’t forget to share them onlin...

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about 2 years
shieldsgazette.com

African rivers, Stranger Things and Tinkerbell the chihuahua: your 11 weekend quiz questions

Here is your latest 11 quiz questions to try. Have a go with family and friends, but don’t forget to share them onlin...

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