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Academy determined to improve as Ofsted id six areas needing attention

Avid Sunderland fan Chris Henry will be returning to his ancestor's homeland when he arrives in Poland, as his mother came to Wearside from the country in 1981.

Emotional journey for Sunderland fan on way to Poland

The footbridge over the ravine at Roker Park has been out of use for some years.

Work on historic footbridge to start 'next year'

The Swap to Stop scheme is designed to help people stop smoking.

Hundreds of Sunderland smokers given free vapes to help them quit

Space Cafe will open in November in Sunniside

Men's mental health organisation to open coffee shop at historic site

Purplebricks

3-bed Fulwell gem has a great outdoor space for morning cuppas

Another bar in the Lounge group, Cadno Lounge, with a similar interior

Teaser of what to expect from Sunderland's new Varo Lounge

A person has been taken to hospital following a road traffic incident.

Person taken to hospital following road traffic incident

Pupils are delighted with their new MUGA.

Children's delight as Multi-Use Games Area opened at city school

East Durham College’s Peterlee Campus became the home of BBC’s Question Time earlier this month as presenter Fiona Bruce brought debate to the region.

College hosts BBC’s Question Time

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

Plans for new HMO are refused after objections

Close to 80,000 visited Culture House is in its first month

'People have embraced Culture House as their own' - 80k visit new site

Sunderland-born online gaming and technology business Tombola.

Sunderland jobs at risk as gaming firm proposes cuts

Sunderland AFC

Sunderland fans in action at the Stadium of Light against AZ Alkmaar.

50 photos of passionate SAFC fans enjoying the Europa League adventure
Sunderland fans are creating lifelong memories during the Black Cats’ Europa League campaign.
Mark Carruthers

Sunderland fans in Torreense last week.

Fans guide to Poznan as SAFC prepare for next Europa League test

Sunderland defender Nordi Mukiele.

Gabbiadini delivers verdict on Mukiele's frank Sunderland assessment

James Copley: I covered both Sunderland-Newcastle United games last season – these restrictions feel out of proportion.

James Copley: Sunderland and Newcastle derby restrictions go too far

Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey

Early Sunderland injury update emerges ahead of Lech Poznan clash

Sunderland fans face passport requirement.

Sunderland fans face passport and ticket deadline for Lech Poznań trip

Daniel Farke awaits key decision ahead of Sunderland clash.

Leeds face potential triple injury blow as Farke awaits key decision

'Extremely disappointed' – Newcastle United fans back Sunderland supporters and demand answers over derby travel row

Newcastle United fans back Sunderland supporters and demand answers

Sunderland linked with £93m triple transfer deal as Florent Ghisolfi faces Newcastle United competition

Sunderland linked with £93m trio as Newcastle transfer battle emerges

More Sunderland AFC

Sunderland director makes Ellis Short and David Moyes point after Bournemouth and delivers Kevin Danso verdict

Sunderland director delivers Ellis Short, Moyes & Kevin Danso verdict

What Sunderland can learn from Leeds United and Daniel Farke as Régis Le Bris searches for answers

What Sunderland and Le Bris can learn from Leeds and Daniel Farke

The Sunderland team bus drives through a crowd of Newcastle United fans prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James' Park on March 22, 2026.

Sunderland issue clear response to Newcastle United ticket speculation

Europa League

Regis Le Bris

RLB issues Sunderland team news update and confirms Brian Brobbey plan

Michal Gurgul of Lech Poznan in action against Bayer Leverkusen.

'Some sort of disaster' - Lech Poznan star assesses SAFC challenge

The European Girls Tennis Finals were held at Silksworth Wellness Centre in 2018. Poland's Weronika Ewald was pictured during her match with Kitti Molnar from Hungary.

11 links between Sunderland and Poland as Europe beckons again

Granit Xhaka and Chris Rigg of Sunderland react after Bournemouth's first goal.

'We can't continue' - SAFC legend concerned after Bournemouth defeat

Crime

(L-R) Chief Inspector Sarah Hindmarsh, Assistant Chief Constable Richie Allen & Inspector Simon Hogg.

Wearside police officers vow to get tough on illegally ridden bikes

Emergency services at the Esso garage in Seaham where the incident is reported to have taken place.

Daniel Ambler murder trial: Court hears how he was crushed by car

The scene of the incident where Daniel Ambler sadly died.

Jury sworn in for Daniel Ambler murder trial as five deny charges

A thief targeted different Sunderland branches of bakery giant Greggs.

Thief targeted sweet and savoury treats during Greggs raids

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

Northumbria Police.

Three arrested in modern slavery investigation

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Parkdean’s Celebrity Weekenders are designed as affordable short breaks, with themed entertainment and activities bundled into the stay.

Parkdean’s 80s weekender looks like a brilliant friends’ getaway

The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

Tyson Fury will fight Anthony Joshua on December 11, in Cardiff, set to be a historic night for British boxing

Tyson Fury vs Anthony ticket prices with cheapest options under £200

Retro

Seaham Hall head chef Kenny Atkinson and Durham County tourist officer Sarah Burn were trying out desserts as part of the Taste of Durham campaign in 2008.

Serving up Sunderland and East Durham-linked chef memories
There are TV chefs who you will recognise in an instant and others who have achieved greatness in their own way
Chris Cordner

Graduating year six pupils from St John Bosco RC School celebrated the school's outstanding Ofsted report in 2011.

Brilliant memories from St John Bosco School in Sunderland

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

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

Homes & Gardens

'It's incredible to see Sunderland's rapid change'
The company has been working on Sunderland’s regeneration for over a decade.
Katy Wheeler

Pattinson Estate Agents, Houghton Le Spring

Iconic old brewery is setting for a cosy 2-bed apartment in Houghton

I found these beautiful autumnl flower bouquets from Bunches that are perfect for the season

Three beautiful autumn bouquets from Bunches

Signature, North East

Peaceful setting and views across valley with Offerton 5-bed home

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

Food & Drink

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping
M&S is giving Sparks customers the chance to earn £15 in festive rewards this Christmas. Here's how to claim the offers and make your Christmas spending go a little further.
Rochelle Barrand

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Bishopwearmouth Garden Centre on Chester Road.

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What's On

British Army Music comes to The Fire Station on Wednesday, November 25.

Army band experience coming to Sunderland

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People

Skye Bulmer with her Young Marketing Specialist of the Year award.

Former Sunderland student lands top marketing industry award
It has been a rapid rise for the former University of Sunderland student.
Tony Gillan

Marcello outside Luci's, the restaurant he co-owns in Front Street, Cleadon Village

Eighty cheers for one of area's longest-serving waiters

Musa the Asian short-clawed otter passed away at the age of 17.

Washington Wetland Centre staff devastated at death of Musa the otter

Barbara and Daisy Johnston have just begun their masters in visual practice studies at the University of Sunderland.

Mother and daughter duo master art together at university

Sunderland author Glenda Young

Sunderland author 'over the moon' at being in line for national award

Best In Sunderland

A tour of the historic Dun Cow and the stories it holds

I went on a tour of Sunderland's landmark Dun Cow pub as it turns 125

An example of another bar in the Lounge group

We're looking forward to opening in Sunderland this month

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

'Great to see great things happening in Sunderland' - say publicans

10 new cafes and restaurants to check out in Sunderland this autumn

Business

SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

7 side hustles to make extra money before Christmas

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

The team at Adkins & Cheurfi.

Recruitment firm celebrates 10 'fantastic' years in 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

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Rat sightings rise 15% as winter warning issued

People say we're irresponsible flogging our home and moving 'off-grid' into a van with two babies - but we'll halve bills

Young family sell home to live off-grid in a campervan

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

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One in five workers are putting parenthood plans on hold

Employees delay parenthood due to concerns over parental leave

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