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Wetherspoon pub announces closure

BILLY ELLIOT The Musical. Annette McLaughlin (Mrs Wilkinson), William Gurney (Billy)

Review: Billy Elliot soars on Sunderland Empire stage

Glenn Gibbins outside South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Reform boot Glenn Gibbins out after grossly offensive comment

Frankie & the Heartstrings are back!

We want to make great music again - Frankie & the Heartstrings return

Sooroosh Baghcheband said he is "devastated" for his parents.

Shocked couple 'terrified' to reopen shop after alleged knife attack

Susan Jackson is hoping to reach a fantastic £150,000 milestone in her support for grieving parents who have lost children.

Mum's £150,000 fundraising drive

Care provider praised for 'outstanding' standards

Daryll Sa was given a fine and a driving ban at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court after his drunken antics were caught on CCTV.

Dancing drink driver banned

Glenn Gibbins outside South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Glenn Gibbins labelled a 'disgrace' and calls made for resignation

Tom has spoken candidly about living with a life-limiting heart condition

Living with life-limiting condition inspires Tom A. Smith's new music

The North East Ambulance Service are highlighting how their teams respond to serious crashes as part of their wider winter safety campaign.

Crash simulation puts emergency crews to the test

Ben Chapman, 27, of Bradman Street, Sunderland, was spared prison after admitting criminal damage and intentional strangulation of his ex-girlfriend.

Brute spared prison over attack on ex-girlfriend

Sunderland AFC fans at the Stadium of Light

Sunderland ranked second for 'football mad' towns and cities

Sunderland AFC

Luke O'Nien reveals what Sunderland players spotted in footage that helped spark Chelsea turnaround

Luke O'Nien reveals what Sunderland spotted before Chelsea win
Luke O'Nien has explained how Sunderland revisited last season's performances to identify what had been missing
James Copley

Sunderland U21s keeper Isaac Allan keeps out a header from South Shields forward Cedwyn Scott.

Highly-rated SAFC prospect 'deserves' chance to shine in EFL loan

Huddersfield Town first-choice goalkeeper Matty Young.

Promotion bids and injuries - How SAFC players are faring out on loan

Brian Brobbey of Sunderland and Chelsea's Levi Colwill of Chelsea battle for possession.

SAFC's 'bully' can help kickstart an improvement - Steven Gerrard

Florent Ghisolfi.

10 cut-price moves SAFC could consider amid contract uncertainty

Sunderland midfielder Jules Ahoka.

Why Ahoka is Sunderland's new shining star despite PL struggles

Sunderland fans in action during the win against Chelsea.

Sunderland issue updated message to fans ahead of NUFC derby

Sunderland fans.

Sunderland fans' group demands rethink over Tyne-Wear derby bubble

Luke O'Nien breaks silence on Sunderland fan boos and makes clear Régis Le Bris admission after Chelsea

Luke O'Nien responds to Sunderland fan boos and Régis Le Bris pressure

More Sunderland AFC

Sunderland transfer round-up: Newcastle United eye £41m ex-Black Cat as Everton lead midfielder race

Sunderland transfer latest: Newcastle eye Jobe as Everton lead chase

Enzo Le Fée.

Le Fée details why Sunderland players won't celebrate Chelsea victory

Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders fires '11-man' defensive dig at Sunderland after Stadium of Light defeat

Chelsea goalkeeper fires '11-man' dig at Sunderland after defeat

Europa League

Members of the Black Cats of Italy including Gianmarco Fermi, left.

Black Cats of Italy get ready for a Mackem invasion

Sunderland celebrate their goal.

Sunderland's strongest starting XI according to the stats experts

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

RLB on his conversation with KLD ahead of Chelsea clash

Regis Le Bris and Granit Xhaka

Phil Smith: My key conclusions from Europa League defeat

Crime

Alan Morton (inset) has set up a GoFundMe appeal for the owners of Pizza Castle

Fundraiser after alleged knife attack at pizza shop

The Durham Miners’ Hall, also known as Redhills, the home of the Durham Miners Association, will host a listening event to hear experiences of the Battle of Orgreave. The confrontation between police and miners in 1984 was a major event during the miners' strike which started that year.

Miners urged to join Orgreave inquiry event at Redhills

Suspended Reform UK councillor Glenn Gibbins leaves South Tyneside Magistrates' Court after an earlier hearing. Pictures by North News & Pictures.

Councillor is guilty of 'grossly offensive' post about Nigerians

The alleged attack is reported to have place at Pizza Castle in Houghton-Le-Spring

Woman arrested and man taken to hospital after alleged knife attack

Glenn Gibbins outside South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Councillor tells court he did not mean 'naughty' social media post

A drunken teenager started punching people at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

Drunken teenager started punching people in hospital

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Lookfantastic's £40 Black Friday beauty box is worth over £195, with an £80 Rodial skincare treat inside

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Haier's dishwasher range is renowned for being smart and incredibly capable - so we put that to the test

Haier I-Pro Shine Series 6: Living with a seriously clever dishwasher

Retro

Sunderland man Alan Herring Parnaby who was involved in the Normandy landings and was also an aide-de-camp to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Sunderland Normandy hero was also an aide to the Queen
‘Later became a brigadier and aide-de-camp to Queen Elizabeth II’
Chris Cordner

The victory parade which was held in Sunderland in 1919.

Sunderland marks first Armistice Day

The first snow of winter provided this picturesque scene in the grounds of Lambton Castle, in November 1965.

11 times we saw snow in Sunderland in November over the years

British prisoners of war leaving Hong Kong for a Japanese prison camp in 1941. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Sunderland hero's amazing story which could have been a film

Captain Alfred Bannister who pulled off a daring escape from Singapore in 1942.

Sunderland hero evaded Japanese soldiers in a 300-mile sea journey

Homes & Gardens

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Mrs Hinch uses this clothes airer to help dry her laundry indoors.

This is the clothes airer Mrs Hinch told fans she 'fell in love with'

Stacey Solomon has described the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System as her “vacuum of dreams” – and now shoppers can save big on the same model in the Black Friday sale.

Stacey Solomon's favourite Shark vacuum is £150 cheaper plus free gift

Andrew Craig, Fulwell

A charming Whitburn home with beautiful countryside

Food & Drink

Spanish-themed pop up night at Carmichael's

City deli that's taking people's tastebuds on a trot around the globe
The deli is plating up global flavours after hours.
Katy Wheeler

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Foundation of Light chief operating officer, Jamie Wright, will be spending a night under the stars at the Stadium of Light as part of the CEO Sleepout fundraising event

Foundation of Light links with homelessness charity for CEO Sleepout

Sunderland City Council's opposition Liberal Democrat group has urged local authority bosses to introduce a 'community skip' scheme for the city. It is hoped this would cut fly-tipping and cut wait times for bulky waste collections.

Sunderland urged to trial 'community skip' scheme

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What's On

The film's star Steven George France with Wayne Rooney at the awards

Film about city's MMA community wins major sports broadcasting award

GymSkin is heading to Sunderland

Influencer GymSkin announced for Sunderland's New Year's Eve line-up

Dr Ron Lawson stands in front of his oil painting celebrating the women who worked at Consett Steelworks during the Second World War.

Remembering the 'forgotten women' of industry at new city exhibition

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The Sunderland Software Centre is one of three business hubs being targeted.

Partnership looks to attract new businesses and create jobs in city

Former Sunderland AFC chairman Sir Bob Murray has been giving his view on expanding the Stadium of Light

Former SAFC chairman Sir Bob gives this view on expanding stadium

One in three parents say they have noticed misogynistic behaviours from children at their child's school

Domestic violence charity on the importance of challenging misogyny

A moving rendition of the Last Post was played

Lest we forget: City honours fallen heroes on Remembrance Sunday

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Enjoying the great outdoors is not just about the fabrics that we wear

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Closest places to eat ahead of a visit to Sunderland Empire

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Mumbai Silk has been named best in the North East

Sunderland restaurant named best in the North East

The Village Spice team collecting the Takeaway of the Year award

Long-running business scoops Takeaway of the Year award

Business

Does your broadband contract come with a hidden catch?

Explainer Why broadband bills can rise even when you’re in contract

Check out these businesses for sale in Sunderland

12 businesses up for sale including iconic night venue and restaurants

Business boss Tara Mackings who wants real change to recognise the contributions made by disabled people.

Business boss with disability has called for meeting with Andy Burnham

North had made it into The Good Food Guide

Sunderland restaurant which gained national recognition to close

The new Sunshine Bakery at Sunshine Co-operative in High Street West

Sunderland's new bakery where you can try your hand at making your own

Sunderland Empire is ready to welcome Billy home

Sunderland Empire jobs at risk as part of regional restructure

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