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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1560 Articles
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sunderlandecho.com

Logan, 5, a ‘little superhero’ after saving mam from river

A five year-old boy has been described as a ‘little superhero’ after saving his mam after she fell into the River Wear.

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about 1 year
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Parking charge proposal at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on non-matchdays is 'scrapped'

Proposals to introduce car parking charges at the Stadium of Light on non-match days have been officially scrapped.

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about 1 year
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Simply follow The Golden Rule when parking your car in

There are arenas which exhibit ordinary human beings in a worse light than a supermarket car park.

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over 1 year
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Man pleads guilty to sending malicious messages to Sunderland MP Julie Elliott

A man who emailed Sunderland MP Julie Elliott stating ‘termination is the only way forward’ has pleaded guilty to sen...

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over 1 year
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Former Sunderland copper now helping the elderly fight online scammers

A former police sergeant is now offering her services to protect the elderly from online scams and fraudsters.

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Police issue appeal after woman is assaulted in Roker

Police investigating an assault in Roker have issued an appeal for information.

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Gruesome goings-on at Bull Lane in the heart of Old Sunderland, the thoroughfare which features a...

One of Sunderland’s more intriguing little thoroughfares, a thoroughfare we wish could speak, is probably unused by t...

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Sunderland date announced for ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris’ Beatles night

A date has been announced for the much-anticipated talk in Sunderland on The Beatles from broadcasting legend Bob Har...

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Sunderland home buyers warned to look out for fake mortgage scams

Fraudsters are targeting homebuyers with fake mortgages in an attempt to get victims to pass on their bank details.

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Calls for North East mayor to be based in Sunderland

Opposition councillors say they are concerned Sunderland will not ‘get a fair share of funding’ after North East devo...

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over 1 year
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Cameras to enforce 'bus gate' rules in Sunderland, including new Holmeside traffic system

New traffic enforcement cameras will be in place to monitor ‘bus gates’ and catch drivers who breach the rules – thou...

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Song celebrating Sunderland's Refugee Week now has a video

People seeking sanctuary in Sunderland have created an animated video for a song which reflects the city as a safe pl...

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