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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1286 Articles
almost 2 years ago
sunderlandecho.com

City of Sunderland's Refugee Week ends on a high note will stirring concert

Sunderland’s Refugee Week for 2022 ended with a lively concert featuring songs all about a ‘City of Sanctuary’ and pe...

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almost 2 years ago
shieldsgazette.com

‘Dragon’ and Repair Shop star among Northumbrian Water's festival line-up

A ‘Dragon’ and a TV repair guru are among the inspirational guests coming to the free Innovation Festival in July.

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almost 2 years ago
northumberlandgazette.co.uk

‘Dragon’ and Repair Shop star among Northumbrian Water's festival line-up

A ‘Dragon’ and a TV repair guru are among the inspirational guests coming to the free Innovation Festival in July.

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almost 2 years ago
sunderlandecho.com

Sunderland Culture re-shuffles its board members, with three out and three in

Sunderland Culture has welcomed three new board members to replace a trio who have stepped down.

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almost 2 years ago
sunderlandecho.com

Refugee groups welcome vote, with Sunderland to become a ‘City of Sanctuary’

Councillors want Sunderland to become a ‘City of Sanctuary’ for people fleeing violence and persecution.

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almost 2 years ago
sunderlandecho.com

Glass blower’s pride and artists’ tributes to his ‘insanely talented’ team

The highly skilled glass blower behind a major exhibition at National Glass Centre has spoken of his pride at his tea...

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almost 2 years ago
sunderlandecho.com

New beer, cider and music festival heading to Sunderland as cricket club hosts fundraiser

A cricket club has a beer, cider and music festival lined up as it tries to raise funds to plough back into its young...

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almost 2 years ago
sunderlandecho.com

Councillor stands down from Gentoo board after seven years helping oversee social housing in Sund...

A Sunderland councillor has stood down as a board member for the city’s main housing provider, Gentoo.

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almost 2 years ago
shieldsgazette.com

Rebel Festival brings Jeremy Corbyn and controversial RMT union boss to Jarrow as UK hit by rail ...

Jarrow’s Rebel Town festival has added very topical and controversial speaker to address the crowds.

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almost 2 years ago
shieldsgazette.com

New seafood shop, Tyneside Fresh Catch Platters, opens for business in Hebburn

A new seafood shop in Hebburn is catching customers after opening for business in William Street.

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almost 2 years ago
sunderlandecho.com

REVEALED: Look inside Sunderland's nuclear bunker underneath the Civic Centre

Those who can remember any of the period between 1947 and 1989 will recall the ever-present nuclear threat.

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almost 2 years ago
sunderlandecho.com

Scaffold still on ‘dangerous' chapel in Sunderland cemetery after more than a year

Scaffolding, put up for inspection purposes on a derelict Grade II-listed chapel in Bishopwearmouth Cemetery, is stil...

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