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Peter and Gemma Wise.

Disabled man claims Gentoo house leaves him trapped and in fear

Charlotte, aged 13, was last seen on Saturday, October 17.

Police appeal for help finding 13-year-old Sunderland girl

Officers have released images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an assault in Sunderland.

Images released in Sunderland assault investigation

A police cordon outside The Wheatsheaf pub, in Sunderland, on October 18. Picture by North News and Pictures.

Man arrested after cannabis farm raid at pub premises

Northumbria Police.

Three arrested in modern slavery investigation

A police van in Hylton Castle Road, Sunderland, on Sunday.

Police alerted to reports of men carrying firearms and knives

Durham University Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill (second left) has received the Freedom of the City of London and was admitted to the Livery of the Haberdashers’ Company.

University chancellor receives Freedom of the City of London

The team at Adkins & Cheurfi.

Recruitment firm celebrates 10 'fantastic' years in business

Sunderland sex offender William Jones has been jailed after breaching the terms of a sexual harm prevention order.

Sex offender jailed after selling his phone before police could check it

Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, in North Terrace, Seaham.

Latest Ofsted report released for nursery

The police cordon was still in place when we revisited the site.

Everything we know as police cordon remains in place outside pubs

Oktoberfest has arrived in Sunderland this weekend

13 fab lederhosen filled pics as Oktoberfest arrives in Sunderland

Police vehicles and a police cordon outside of the Wheatsheaf pub in Monkwearmouth.

Breaking Huge police presence and cordon in place around Wheatsheaf pub

Sunderland AFC

Sunderland celebrate a derby win earlier this year

Date, time and 'bubble' arrangements confirmed for Tyne-Wear derby
Sunderland’s Premier League fixture schedule up until the New Year has now been confirmed
Phil Smith

James Copley: Nordi Mukiele and Granit Xhaka deliver brutal honesty but Sunderland now face a very different kind of pressure

James Copley: Mukiele and Xhaka's honesty as Sunderland pressure grows

Kevin Danso issues two-word Instagram apology to Sunderland fans after Bournemouth red card

Kevin Danso issues two-word Instagram apology to fans after red card

Dion Dublin criticises Nordi Mukiele's Sunderland comments as Shay Given raises major Régis Le Bris concern

Dion Dublin criticises Mukiele as Shay Given questions Sunderland

Why Kevin Danso can play for Sunderland in Europe despite Bournemouth red card as suspension rules explained

Kevin Danso red card: Why Sunderland defender can still play in Europe

Sunderland moments missed: Chemsdine Talbi gesture, Kevin Danso blow and Nordi Mukiele verdict at Bournemouth

Sunderland moments missed: Talbi gesture, Danso ban & Mukiele verdict

Granit Xhaka sends brutally honest Sunderland message as fans make feelings clear after Bournemouth defeat

Xhaka sends brutally honest message as fans make feelings clear

Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey

Régis Le Bris issues Brian Brobbey update after surprise absence

Nordi Mukiele

Nordi Mukiele's strong message in revealing post-match interview

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Regis Le Bris

Régis Le Bris delivers verdict on Bournemouth defeat

Bournemouth striker Evanilson scores his side's second goal in their win against Sunderland (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP via Getty Images)

'It was a gift' - SAFC blasted by ex PL star after Bournemouth defeat

Evanilson and Marcus Tavernier celebrate at the Vitality Stadium

Jamie Carragher delivers worrying Sunderland verdict

Europa League

Lech Poznan prepare for their home game with Bayer Leverkusen.

SAFC compared to former Bundesliga champions by Europa League rival

Lech Poznan fans celebrate.

Lech Poznan form assessed as SAFC prepare for next Europa League test

Niels Frederiksen, head coach of Lech Poznan.

Lech Poznan dealt injury blow as striker ruled out of Sunderland clash

Sunderland players and fans celebrate after late Europa League drama.

Noah Sadiki issues strong Sunderland squad message

Crime

A police van on Hylton Castle Road

Police officers remain on Hylton Castle Road after reports of incident

Northumbria Police has published its crime data for violent and/or sexual offences in Sunderland.

Parts of city with highest rates of reported violent and sexual crime

Three Sunderland football fans were banned from matches following disorder prior to England European Championship match against Serbia in 2024.

Football fan wins bid to have match ban ended early

Police officers remain on the scene at Rainton Bridge Industrial Estate.

Man suffers serious injuries and suspected cannabis farm discovered

Reform's Seaham councillor Chris Fairs has welcomed the confirmation of a consultation on a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in the town.

Seaham councillor welcomes public consultation to get tough on ASB

Two people have been arrested after a police chase on the A1M near Washington.

Two people arrested in suspected stolen car after police chase

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M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

A slightly older image of The Dun Cow than we would normally use. Photo by Ron Lawson.

Final 12 questions from pub's 125th anniversary quiz

Retro

Colin Lynch in the dugout after winning a competition to become a 'Sunderland player'.

The year Colin became a Sunderland player re-lived by the man himself
‘Something I will remember until I leave this spinning rock’
Chris Cordner

Justine Sless with her new book Before I Sing You This Song.

Sunderland woman campaigns for comedy as a health tool

Four faces for you to identify from a night out at Ttonic. Maybe you were on camera in these scenes from 14 years ago.

Top times in Ttonic as we look back to a 2012 night

An AI depiction on what the Ryhope scene may have looked like.

The bizarre tale of the Ryhope ghost which drew crowds

Highfield Academy parents group and pupils unveiled the poppy display at the school back in 2018.

Highfield Academy in a gallery of retro photos from 2011 to 2018

Homes & Gardens

Signature, North East

Peaceful setting and views across valley with Offerton 5-bed home
‘Nestled in a peaceful location surrounded by green space’
Chris Cordner

Plans have been submitted for a new six-bedroom HMO above a shop at 173 Roker Avenue. Photo by LDRS.

Plans for new HMO face refusal

Susan Spokes Real Estate, South Shields

Revisiting an exceptional Cleadon home which is worth a second look

YOUR MOVE Chris Stonock, Sunderland

Stunner seafront cottage at The Bents is an exceptional home

Bunches has plenty of options to choose from including flowers, hampers and greeting cards.

Bunches sells more than flowers, including plants and hampers

Food & Drink

The Babaji team being presented with the award at this year's ARTAs

Sunderland restaurant wins big at 'Oscars of the curry world'
The Sunderland favourite has brought home another top award.
Katy Wheeler

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Sunderland band Swindled are performing at The Cluny, in Ouseburn, on Friday, October 23.

Sunderland band set for Newcastle headline show

The National Glass Centre closed at the end of July 2026. Credit LDRS

Security plan unveiled for closed National Glass Centre site

Some of the successful businesses to have benefited from the University of Sunderland's Accelerator Fund.

University celebrates milestone for business start-up fund

What's On

SUPER Natural Halloween adventure at WWT Washington Wetland Centre.

Halloween fun at Washington Wetlands this month

Sunderland's new British Arena, at the former Audi garage opposite the Stadium of Light, is hosting a Monsters Ball on October 31.

We have 30 free tickets for Monsters Ball at new British Arena

The Dun Cow is celebrating its 125th birthday.

12 questions from Sunderland pub's 125th anniversary quiz

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People

Pigment Hair owner Beth Easterbrook Smith.

Businesswoman opens up about living with alopecia
“There is a huge lack of support for people living with alopecia, and people are being left to deal with the consequences largely on their own.”
Madeleine Raine

Alex Swinhoe is sharing his story ahead of Armistice Day.

Veteran who lost leg in combat remembers friend and highlights charity

Simpa Carter, executive director of HGCA, at Elvet Green.

Concerns grow over potential disruption to green space

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Here are the cheapest homes that sold in Sunderland in August.

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Chefs, from left, Mileide Godoy and Phillip Costen, with publicans Barry and Cindy Hyde

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Business

An appeal has been lodged over a refused BoyleSports betting shop plan for Sunderland railway station.

New twist in battle to open betting shop at train station

Rhiannon and Thomas Goldsmith inside the new Til Death Tattoos on High Street West, Sunderland.

New Sunderland tattoo studio inks hundreds in first couple of months

Festive finds at TCL Christmas Shop

14 more pics & unusual festive finds at city's biggest Christmas shop

Spencer Matthews at The Fire Station for Sunderland Business Week

Spencer Matthews' insight into how to succeed on visit to Sunderland

The Chesters has been closed since September 23.

Sunderland pub 'getting ready' to reopen

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Dad-of-three Brian Forbes has spent £6,000 preparing for disaster this year, stocking his specially equipped garden shelter with food, power banks, radios and night vision goggles.

Dad's £6,000 disaster preparations include 25 years of food

The River Coln could be fenced off in places after concerns that tourists are disturbing protected wildlife by paddling in the water.

Tourists face river ban in beauty spot village

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92 per cent of small business owners say keeping energy costs down is one of their biggest priorities

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