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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

A packed Christmas programme at Arts Centre Washington

Packed programme in store at Arts Centre Washington

The University of Sunderland.

Up to 188 jobs under threat as university and unions issue statement

Some of the damage caused to fire appliances

Fire chief slams Bonfire Night attacks on firefighters

The Village Spice team collecting the Takeaway of the Year award

Long-running business scoops Takeaway of the Year award

Cheryl Hall has avoided an immediate jail term.

Woman attacked boyfriend after he laddered her tights while they kissed

Rev James Edgar Dobbie from Sunderland who died in an air raid.

Sunderland vicar who died in an air raid

Gentoo members of staff donating school items to families

Gentoo donates hundreds of uniforms and school items to disadvantaged families

Kimmitt and Roberts, Seaham

4-bed beauty in Ryhope, Sunderland, has a fantastic kitchen

North had made it into The Good Food Guide

Sunderland restaurant which gained national recognition to close

Jamie Bates will be fighting on home turf

Big fight night to make UK debut in Sunderland

Jayanthan David in his Shiney Row shop

Community rallies round shopkeeper after terrifying suspected robbery

A host of Sunniside venues are taking part

Big Open Studios event heading to Sunniside - here's what's happening

Sunderland AFC

Thomas Meunier

Régis Le Bris's Sunderland XI and bench to face Chelsea predicted
Sunderland face a huge Premier League game against Chelsea on Sunday afternoon
Phil Smith

Regis Le Bris.

Former Chelsea star makes 'crazy' claim over Le Bris' SAFC future

Emiliano Martinez

Three doubts, eight out: Sunderland and Chelsea team news explained

Australian referee Jarred Gillett will take charge of Sunderland's home game with Chelsea.

PL confirm SAFC v Chelsea ref - and he has previous with Black Cats

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

RLB on his conversation with KLD ahead of Chelsea clash

Nordi Mukiele

RLB confirms Sunderland team news latest ahead of Chelsea clash

Regis Le Bris and Granit Xhaka

Phil Smith: My key conclusions from Europa League defeat

Sunderland fans in action at the Stadium of Light for the Europa League fixture against Dinamo Zagreb. Photo by Chris Fryatt.

70 photos of Sunderland fans at Dinamo defeat – can you spot yourself?

Regis Le Bris

Régis Le Bris defends Sunderland players and issues message to fans

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Régis Le Bris and Sunderland players booed as Dinamo Zagreb fans warned over missiles in Europa League clash

Régis Le Bris and Sunderland booed as Dinamo fans warned over missiles

‘Talking solves nothing’ – Noah Sadiki delivers blunt Sunderland verdict to anxiety question ahead of Chelsea showdown

Sadiki answers Sunderland anxiety question before Chelsea showdown

Noah Sadiki reveals Sunderland dressing-room stance on Régis Le Bris and sends message to fans amid mounting pressure

Sadiki reveals Le Bris stance and sends a message to Sunderland fans

Europa League

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris during a press conference at Academy of Light, Sunderland.

RLB delivers verdict on Europa League defeat and mounting pressure

Sunderland Echo, Chris Fryatt

Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings v Dinamo Zagreb

Dinamo Zagreb celebrate their opening goal

Phil Smith: What I made of Sunderland's defeat to Dinamo Zagreb

Sunderland head coach Régis Le Bris

Sunderland team news explained as Régis Le Bris makes six changes

Crime

Seaham sex attacker Ian Lucas has been jailed.

Brute jailed after trying to rape teenager

Paul Andrew Fulcher died 11 days after he suffered serious injuries in a road collision.

Inspector warns fatal danger drivers to expect jail after death of man

Brothers Nathaniel and Leon Wardle have been jailed at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Brothers whose dad was killed in knife attack are jailed minutes apart

A patient raided two takeaways after absconding from Hopewood Park, in Ryhope.

Patient raided takeaway charity boxes after absconding from hospital

The scene of the incident where Daniel Ambler sadly died.

Daniel Ambler murder trial: Pathologist explains likely cause of death

Cllr Chris Fairs has campaigned for the introduction of PSPOs following a spate of antisocial behaviour in Seaham.

Consultation opens for residents to have say on tougher ASB measures

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Shein Black Friday deals: my seven fashion picks, including winter knits, leopard print jeans and a £13 bag

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The Cricut crafting machine that could turn a hobby into a business and it does more than just stickers

How to turn a Cricut machine into a creative side hustle

Most of the parks are right by a beach

February half-term holidays from £129 at a UK seaside park

Retro

Five-year-old Danny Carrington twice came to the rescue when two acts failed to show up at the Cookson Festival.
He jumped on stage and stole the show cracking jokes and singing songs. But Tommy the Trumpeter lost the youngster’s address and couldn’t thank him in person.
The duo was reunited after Danny’s mum read the Gazette’s plea for her son to get in touch in 1996.

The little boy who saved the Cookson Festival
The guitar-playing teacher, a big anniversary for a fish and chip company, the end of an art era
Chris Cordner

Alan Havelock Spence, pictured left in the middle row of this line-up of Sunderland rugby players after they were the 1931 County Cup winners.

Sunderland hero played against the All Blacks before dying in action

A Miners’ Gala special train to Durham climbs up from Sunderland station in July 1962. This area is now occupied by Park Lane Metro station

New book on remarkable Sunderland railway line

South Hylton Academy pupil Emily Benson and Head of School Chris Mitchinson were pictured with items of food that the school donated to a worthy cause in 2022.

South Hylton Primary Academy in 11 wonderful memories

Allied troops wade out to an evacuation vessel moored off Dunkirk during World War II, 1940. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Sunderland hero died saving lives at Dunkirk

Homes & Gardens

Pattinson Estate Agents, Houghton Le Spring

Outstanding 5-bedroom Sunderland home is packed with highlights
‘Appreciate the quality, scale and prime location of this exceptional home’
Chris Cordner

Here are the most expensive homes that sold in Sunderland in September.

Most expensive homes to sell in September

Jan Mitchell Properties, Covering North East

Stunning countryside views from fantastic 4-bed Rainton Gate house

The 'eyesore' building in Godfrey Road, Sunderland, had been slated to become an 11-bedroom HMO. Plans were initially rejected by Sunderland City Council, with the government's planning watchdog backing up the decision at appeal.

'Eyesore' HMO plans rejected at appeal by government watchdog

Hunters Sunderland

Seaburn property in 'one of Sunderland's most desirable locations'

Food & Drink

Mumbai Silk has been named best in the North East

Sunderland restaurant named best in the North East
The award recognises excellence in the Bangladeshi community.
Katy Wheeler

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The launch of the platform will make it easier for donations to be made, allowing the Foundation to continue carrying out its work in the community.

Foundation launches QR code donation platform to generate vital funds

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 Central Mosque has been granted permission to expand. Concerns had been raised about the impact increased space could have on footfall and parking, but it was ruled the expansion was not likely to result in more worshippers attending.

Green light for mosque extension

What's On

Bradley Walsh hosted a game show with a twist on Channel 4 this week, The Million Pound Shot (Picture: Channel 4/Gary Moyes)

All bets are off in Bradley Walsh's game show with a twist

Redhills was recently restored

Bumper programme of events heading to historic gem Redhills

Veteran Joe McMillan who performs as SoldierMac

Former soldier performs poignant tribute at Penshaw Monument

Sunderland Symphony Orchestra

Free popular Christmas concert returns with host of classics

Puzzles

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People

Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, in Borough Road, Sunderland.

Ofsted praises nursery for making children feel safe
A Sunderland nursery is “delighted” after receiving a glowing Ofsted report.
Madeleine Raine

Minister for Science, Innovation and Investment Chris McDonald takes a look around the Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital after it was announced that the city is now home to one of five new government-backed healthcare hubs using groundbreaking technology to diagnose illnesses quicker.

Sunderland leads the way in groundbreaking technology

Last year's 2025 Open Arms Awards

Voluntary Sector to celebrate community champions at Open Arms Awards

The special edition Foundation of Light shirt which will be worn by players in tonight's Europa League fixture.

Special edition Foundation shirt to be worn by players for Europa game

Sir Bob Murray is urging fans to stick together ahead of two vital games.

Sir Bob's rallying call to fans ahead of Europa return and vital game

Best In Sunderland

The changing face of Sunniside

9 new openings and developments set to change the face of Sunniside

Latest roundup of new openings

12 new bars, cafes and restaurants to check out in Sunderland

Changes take flight at Washington Wetlands Centre

Changes take flight at Washington Wetland Centre

Varo Lounge opens in Sunderland

'It's been such an exciting journey' - Varo Lounge opens in Sunderland

Business

Sunderland Empire is ready to welcome Billy home

Sunderland Empire jobs at risk as part of regional restructure

The former Wessington Brewers Fayre, in Castletown, Sunderland. Photo by LDRS.

Hotel bids to expand into disused pub and restaurant

The KFC drive-thru restaurant at Pennywell Industrial Estate. Picture by LDRS.

Anger over KFC branch's bid to remain open until 5am

Founders of the new networking group: Hannah Cullen, Laura Kerry, Thomas Halse and Erin Winshop

New networking group launched for young professionals in Sunderland

Baler has opened in Fawcett Street

'We've been welcomed with open arms' - siblings on new city restaurant

The former Debenhams store in in Sunderland city centre has been closed since 2021.

Go-karting plans approved for empty ex-Debenhams

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The Edge and Bono of U2 who will be playing four huge UK shows at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in June 2027

U2 to play extra UK shows amid controversy over price tickets

James Norton stars as a rather different Santa Claus alongside Lucy Punch as Mrs Claus in the M&S 2026 Christmas advert, which has already prompted plenty of excited reactions from shoppers.

M&S 2026 Christmas advert leaves shoppers swooning over 'hot Santa'

Maryam Moshiri will appear in Taskmaster’s New Year Treat after becoming known for a viral BBC News moment in which she was accidentally shown making a middle-finger gesture during a studio countdown.

Maryam Moshiri joins Taskmaster after cancer battle

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Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

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Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Brits spend nearly four days a year handling ‘life admin’ for others on their phones

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