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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Dachshund walk to take place in Sunderland to help fight 'dog meat trade horror'

A sponsored dachshund walk is to raise funds, as well as awareness of the horrors of the dog meat trade.

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Drivers warned of new 30mph speed limit on A690 Durham Road - and why signs can't be displayed

Motorists are being reminded that a 2.5-mile stretch of Durham Road has now been reduced from a 40mph zone to 30mph.

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Drivers warned of delays in Sunderland city centre due to abnormal loads passing through

Road users in Sunderland have been warned that they may face delays as slow-moving lorries pass through the city centre.

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Daughter to honour late mother at Sunderland Race For Life as she follows in her footsteps with t...

A devoted daughter will run Sunderland’s Race for Life to honour her beloved mother, who lost her battle with metasta...

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Wearside talent on display at Arts Centre Washington's new exhibition

Innovative work from an artists’ co-operative is now on display at Arts Centre Washington.

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Sunderland AFC responds after social media criticism following remarks from wife of 1973 hero Dav...

Sunderland AFC has defended itself after a social media storm concerning one of the club’s 1973 heroes, Dave Watson.

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Time running out to join Sunderland AFC international charity bike ride

A Sunderland AFC boss is getting on his bike to raise thousands of pounds for the club’s charity.

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New speed limit being ignored on ‘Sunderland’s race track’ A690 Durham Road, claims neighbour

Drivers are ignoring new 30mph speed restrictions on a busy stretch of Durham Road, according to a man who lives nearby.

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Even those who don’t like football know how great 1973 was for Sunderland

Parties, bunting, nostalgia and ceremony all took place as Sunderland celebrated its most beloved event as we reached...

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The stories and mysteries lying behind Washington’s ancient 'Anglo-Saxon' doorway

Beside the picturesque Washington village green, next to the Washington Arms pub, is a doorway to the past.

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Mayor of Sunderland's praise for charity whose water filters save lives in over 50 countries

A life saving Washington organisation, which helps provide drinking water to more than 50 developing countries, has b...

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Dance the Night Away with future stage stars at the Sunderland Empire Theatre

A highly respected Sunderland stage school is to show off some of the North East’s best young talent at the Empire Th...

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