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about 1 month ago
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Mud, glorious mud in nine Sunderland scenes from the past

It’s a pretty mud selection of archive scenes

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about 1 month ago
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Sunderland contract breakthrough means nine players are 'set' to leave this summer - as it stands...

It will be an intersting summer for Sunderland with the club on the hunt for a new permanent head coach.

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about 1 month ago
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Nine curious Sunderland faces from the past - including the fire eater, Bollywood star, and body ...

They set world records, appeared on TV and tackled incredible odds for charity

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about 1 month ago
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Times animals made the news in Sunderland, including toads, turtles and cows

Animals in the news - including Caliban the toad and Terry the turtle

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5 months ago
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Remembering Wearmouth Colliery: 30 years on from its last shift

An Echo film tribute to Durham's last pit

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5 months ago
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30 years on: Wearmouth's ex-miners re-live the last days of the pit

'You leave the pit one day and realise you didn't have time to say goodbye'

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5 months ago
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Brave heart transplant girl Beatrix gets a wonderful Christmas boost

'It's her first Christmas out of hospital'

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5 months ago
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The 51 surprising famous faces who support Sunderland AFC - including TV, music and film stars - ...

There are a whole host of famous faces who count Sunderland as their football team.

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6 months ago
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Proof that Ant and Dec love Sunderland really, despite their dig on I'm a Celebrity

Check out these Ant and Dec pics

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6 months ago
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Thousands line city centre streets for Sunderland Remembrance Day parade

The city did its armed forces proud.

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over 1 year ago
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SAFC fans deliver CLEAR message to ownership on Stadium of Light condition

Sunderland fans have delivered a clear message to decision-makers at the club regarding the condition of the Stadium ...

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over 1 year ago
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Kompany responds when asked about objects allegedly thrown into Sunderland end

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has stated he was not told of any crowd issues during the Clarets’ win against Sunderland.

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over 1 year ago
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New research show less social interaction since Covid-19 is contributing to weight problems

New research conducted by Slimming World shows less social interaction since Covid-19 is contributing to weight probl...

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over 1 year ago
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Ex-Sunderland and Monaco goalkeeper reveals why Wearside return didn't happen

Former Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone has completed a move to French club Lorient – and revealed why he didn’t re...

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over 1 year ago
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See stunning pictures of Sunderland's landmarks lit blue and yellow to mark Ukrainian Independenc...

A photographer captured landmarks across Wearside as they were lit in blue and yellow to honour Ukrainian Independenc...

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over 1 year ago
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World Photography: Celebrating Sunderland's beauty with YOUR fantastic pictures

Searching for a beauty spot to take that perfect photo? Sunderland is packed with picturesque places to choose from.

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over 1 year ago
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Nine Sunderland pubs pictured in 1967 - from the Thorney Close to the Wellington Tavern

We are brewing up memories with 9 photos of Sunderland pubs from 55 years ago.

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almost 2 years ago
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Pyrex, Thompsons and Wearmouth Colliery: Raising a glass to the hard workers of Wearside's past

Sunderland has a proud industrial heritage – and as we approach a celebration of the city’s people, we want to recogn...

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almost 2 years ago
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'Show some respect' or 'agree with the council' - families have their say on Sunderland cemetery ...

Grieving loved ones have both criticised and supported a council call for “unauthorised” tributes to be removed from ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Remembering life in Sunderland in 1994, when two exciting new landmarks were up for discussion

Two exciting Sunderland landmarks were up for discussion in 1994 – before they had even been built.

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almost 2 years ago
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Readers recommend: 10 Sunderland beer gardens to visit for International Beer Day

Planning on starting your weekend in style with a Friday evening trip to the pub?

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almost 2 years ago
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Nine poignant photos from the last shift at pits across Sunderland and County Durham

Thousands of people worked in pits across Wearside and County Durham.

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almost 2 years ago
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War hero Len Gibson to be honoured on VJ Day with flypast and memorial walk

A hugely-respected Wearside war hero who sadly died last year will be honoured alongside other veterans with a VJ Day...

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almost 2 years ago
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Nine-year-old girl from Wearside set to represent UK in beauty pageant in Texas

A nine-year-old girl from Wearside is preparing to represent the country in an international beauty pageant in America.

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almost 2 years ago
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A great night - now get your 2022 entries in! Sunderland trader urges people to enter new-look bu...

He’s the man who breathes new life into guitars, chairs and drawers – and he’s a winner who looked back on a dream ni...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sunderland businesses awarded zero and one star food hygiene ratings in June, according to the Fo...

Food safety inspectors at Sunderland City Council have assessed these Wearside businesses to have zero or one star fo...

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almost 2 years ago
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Search for Wearside's best firms launched with new-look Sunderland Business Excellence Awards

It’s back! And Sunderland’s flagship business awards has returned with a stylish and exciting new look.

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almost 2 years ago
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National Cheese and Wine Day 2022: Where to enjoy the best wine at bars in and around Sunderland ...

There are some amazing places to meet friends over a couple of glasses across the region.

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almost 2 years ago
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Award-winning Wearside author Jessica Andrews to give talk as part of Sunderland Literature Festival

An award-winning author who says she was shaped by her Houghton upbringing is heading home for Sunderland’s annual li...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sunderland grandmothers' remedies for colds, boils and warts - and some are real eye-openers!

Sweaty socks, radishes, red hot pokers and sulphur have one unusual common denominator. They were all used to treat i...

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almost 2 years ago
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Celebrate World Camera Day with nine beautiful Sunderland pictures taken by Echo readers

The recent warm weather has given families more opportunities to get out and about enjoying Sunderland’s outdoor spaces.

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almost 2 years ago
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9 photos of Sunderland's streets 70 years ago - look how different Borough Road and High Street W...

The Sunderland street names are the same.

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almost 2 years ago
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Sunderland city centre prepares for Elton John Stadium of Light gig with host of family-friendly ...

Various events are set take place in Sunderland city centre to get people in the party spirit ahead of Elton John per...

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almost 2 years ago
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Wearside branch of Amnesty International calls for the release of Moroccan ‘political prisoner’

The Wearside branch of Amnesty International is campaigning for the release of a journalist who they say has been wro...

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almost 2 years ago
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The 12 areas in and around Sunderland where Covid-19 cases are rising most - including areas with...

During the first week of June, the number of Covid infections across Sunderland increased – here we reveal the areas ...

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almost 2 years ago
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The top Sunderland-based Father's Day gifts to get for Wearside dads this year

Father’s Day this year falls on June 19.

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almost 2 years ago
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The top Sunderland-based Father's Day gifts to get for Wearside dads this year

Father’s Day this year falls on June 19.

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almost 2 years ago
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Tyne and Wear firefighters donate equipment provided in the aftermath of 9/11 to benefit local ch...

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service firefighters have been praised after donating kit provided in the aftermath of ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Sunderland landmarks set to be lit up red, white and blue to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubil...

Key landmarks across Wearside are set to be lit up in the colours of the Union Flag to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum...

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