Tony Gillan Reporter
  • National World

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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Wear 'Heart on Your Sleeve' in SAFC health scheme

Sunderland AFC’s official charity is channelling the passion of fans to fight for physical and mental health in the N...

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Classic children's characters Mr Benn and Elmer the Elephant are coming to Sunderland

An exhibition by a great children’s author and illustrator is coming to Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens (SMWG).

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Win tickets for hit comedy Bridesmaids of Britain at Sunderland's Fire Station

‘The must see comedy of 2023’, Bridesmaids of Britain is coming to Sunderland – and the Echo has two pairs of tickets...

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New SAFC book to support Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen

Sunderland AFC supporters have a chance to buy a fascinating book about supporting their beloved club, while providin...

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Sunderland boy believed to be youngest ever person to complete Coast-to-Coast walk

He did it! A five year-old Sunderland schoolboy is believed to be the youngest ever person to complete the 192-mile c...

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Washington 'F' Pit Museum’s ‘Coal Face’ exhibition captures mining spirit

A new exhibition of photography and stories from miners has opened at Washington’s ‘F’ Pit Museum in Albany.

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Sunderland's proggy mat Pride party reviving a traditional craft

A free Proggy Pride Party is coming to Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens this month and organisers are aiming to get...

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Stage, TV and film veteran Joe Caffrey to star in Sunderland writer's debut play about SAFC fans

One of the region’s most experienced actors is to appear in a Sunderland playwright’s debut production.

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Anger over plans to scrap 'Free After Three' parking and raise charges in Sunderland city centre

A row has broken out over proposals to end Sunderland city centre’s ‘Free After Three’ parking scheme and raise parki...

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SAFC and NUFC legends Peter Reid and Kevin Keegan to appear together

Former North East football managers Peter Reid and Kevin Keegan are to appear together at a special event.

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Sunderland city centre's ‘Free after Three’ parking to be scrapped and charges increased

Sunderland City Council’s ‘Free after Three’ parking scheme, introduced to encourage footfall into the city centre, c...

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Man hospitalised after crash on Sunderland's Durham Road leads to tailback

A man was taken to hospital after a four-vehicle crash which caused tea time tailbacks on a busy Sunderland road.

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