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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Metro chiefs issue warning as bikes thrown onto track in Sunderland damages train

Metro operator Nexus has slammed vandals after two bicycles were thrown onto tracks, damaging a train and causing tra...

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BBC New Comedy Awards talent show coming to Sunderland's Fire Station

The BBC’s annual New Comedy Awards has chosen the Fire Station in Sunderland to stage its 2023 northern heat.

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Spooky bat fun for adults and kids at Washington Wetland Centre

There are some batty new experiences to be had at Washington Wetland Centre (WWC) for both families and adults only.

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Sunderland boy aiming to become youngest person to complete 192-mile Coast-to-Coast walk

A Sunderland schoolboy is on the verge of possibly becoming the youngest ever person to complete a 192-mile charity w...

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Damage to sign marking WWI Zeppelin raid on Sunderland which killed 20

An information board beside a memorial clock remembering the names of those lost in an infamous Zeppelin raid will be...

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Police seek help to find missing Sunderland man

Police are appealing to the public to help them find a missing Wearside man.

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Cash is still king, and Sunderland AFC ticketing illustrates the point

SAFC’s League Cup home game against Crewe on August 8 was among their more recent ticketing controversies.

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Sunderland man's anger over new home being built, despite his objections

A homeowner is furious with Sunderland City Council for granting permission to build a dwelling despite his objections.

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St Paul’s Church in Ryhope announces new artistic roles chosen from Sunderland talent

A Sunderland church has announced the successful applicants for an innovative artist inresidence project which celebr...

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The story of Ida and Louise Cook, Sunderland's hero sisters who helped the Jewish families in Naz...

Ida and Louise Cook were sisters whose book royalties, love of opera and sheer nerve helped to make them war heroes a...

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'Back-to-school' grocery bundle for a penny in two Sunderland shops - but check the small print

With the back-to-school period approaching, two Wearside shops are offering a bundle of groceries for just a penny.

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Sunderland community association building thriving again, thanks to residents

A community centre is a hive of activity once more after neighbours took over its lease.

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