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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Sunderland couple Sadie and Stan celebrate 65 years of marriage and their 'blue sapphire' anniver...

A special Sunderland couple are celebrating 65 years of marriage.

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Vigil for dogs shot dead by the Metropolitan Police to be held at Sunderland's Roker Pier

A vigil calling for ‘justice’ for two dogs shot dead by Meropolitan Police officers in London is to be held in Sunder...

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Council admits cherry trees in Sunderland city centre are 'not acceptable' and promises to replac...

Council chiefs have admitted to planting trees which are ‘not acceptable’ in a city centre location – but defended th...

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Sunderland super-binman Deano's latest challenge to honour his mam

The latest challenge for a well-known Sunderland athlete is going to be wheelie tough.

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Police confirm two arrests after report of a disturbance in Thorney Close area of Sunderland

Two men have been arrested following a disturbance in Thorney Close. A number of officers attended the scene and othe...

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Victim wants paedophile to 'spend the rest of his miserable life rotting in prison'

A brave victim of a paedophile rapist has been speaking her mind after her attacker was jailed.

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Police called after report of a disturbance in Thorney Close area of Sunderland

Police have been called to a disturbance in Thorney Close. Officers attended the scene and other emergency services w...

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Green-fingered Washington youngsters delighted with gardening grant

A Washington gardening club, much loved by local children, has been boosted by a £300 grant from Gentoo.

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Police warning to Sunderland holidaymakers after £15million lost to scams

Northumbria Police have warned the public to be on their guard after would-be holidaymakers were scammed out of £15mi...

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Sunderland Scout group to celebrate 80th anniversary with hog roast, and all past and present mem...

Tickets for a hog roast to celebrate a much loved Sunderland Scout group’s 80th anniversary are now on sale at a very...

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The secrets behind the mysterious 'Hobbit' door in Sunderland's Mowbray Park - it has a much long...

Few Wearsiders can have failed at some point to notice the ‘enchanted’ doorway; a mediaeval arch surrounding a wooden...

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Tree consultant enters row over planting in Sunderland city centre after Tully's complaint

A tree researcher has stepped into the argument between a city centre business and Sunderland City Council.

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