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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Clarks confirms permanent closure of Sunderland branch in The Bridges

Shoe shop chain Clarks has confirmed that its branch in The Bridges is closed for good, days after it shut its doors.

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Sunderland's St Joseph's parish announces 150th anniversary celebrations

One of Sunderland’s best known parish churches has announced a series of events to celebrate its 150th anniversary.

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Sunderland charity Love, Amelia takes top award at star-studded ceremony

A very special Sunderland organisation has picked up a top prize at a glittering televised national awards ceremony i...

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Sunderland pump manufacturer Grundfos takes on six new apprentices

Sunderland pump manufacturer Grundfos has welcomed six new apprentices to its ranks.

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Sunderland residents in Gentoo housing become fire safety ambassadors to help keep people safe

Tenants of housing association Gentoo living in high-rise flats across Sunderland have had a potentially life saving ...

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The Sunderland and nearby pubs in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2024

Two bars from this area are new entrants in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2024, while another is celebrating 20 consecutive...

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Charity brings sports apprenticeships to Sunderland

An apprenticeship programme bringing the region’s employers and young people together to provide career opportunities...

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Washington community centre revamp proves a hit with residents

A community centre that has been transformed after a stylish makeover is proving a huge hit with local residents as a...

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Police praise victim's bravery after Sunderland rapist jailed for 15 years

Police have paid tribute to the brave victim of a rapist for ‘movingly appealing’ to the judge at the trial of her at...

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Sunderland's super-fit siblings, 17 and 21, already running their own gym

Two super-fit Sunderland brothers aged 17 and 21 are believed to be the youngest gym owners and instructors in the area.

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Sunderland, Seaham, Washington and Southwick all win Northumbria in Bloom 2023 awards

Washington Village is celebrating after winning gold again in Northumbria in Bloom’s Village category.

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Sunderland nine-year-old shows the litter louts how it should be done by cleaning up her local park

A schoolgirl who became so fed up with litter louts in her local park decided to take action on a one-girl anti-litte...

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