Sunderland
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End of an era as North East hospital set to be demolished after almost 80 years
One of Sunderland’s best-known former hospitals is set to be demolished after almost 80 years, with council planners giving the green light for the buildings to be flattened.
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North East city centre drivers offered an extra free hour of parking
Motorists visiting Sunderland city centre can park for longer at no extra cost under a scheme aimed at attracting more shoppers and visitors.
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What the jury has heard so far during Seaham garage murder trial
Daniel Ambler murder trial: Jurors hear a family feud led to the 23-year-old being chased and hit by a car at a Seaham petrol station.
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Collectables - How the North East-born gift shop grew from a barrow to multiple shops
Collectables began with a Metrocentre barrow in 1986 and is now preparing to move its Darlington store to a much bigger site.
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Beamish Museum in County Durham to close as Storm Boelo brings severe weather
A popular County Durham attraction will close on Sunday as Storm Boelo is forecast to bring high winds across the North East.
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North East faces 70mph winds as Met Office issues new yellow weather warning
A new yellow weather warning has been issued across County Durham and the North East as winds could top 70mph on Tuesday.
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STACK reveals New Year's Eve plans across North East with ABBA and Ibiza anthems
Find out what STACK venues across the North East have planned for New Year's Eve, with live music and tickets from £13.50.
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Police appeal after MG car collision with bicycle injuring the rider at A690 junction
Police are appealing for information after a car and bike collided before dawn on Friday, October 23.
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Growing concern for missing woman last seen a week ago in Sunderland city centre
Police are searching for missing Sunderland woman Kelly, 45, who was last seen in the Kayll Road area at around 4am on Friday, October 16.
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Reminder: Most trains from York replaced by buses this weekend
Passengers are being reminded that there’s major disruption on the railways around York this weekend. Most trains from York Station will be replaced by buses. Only a few services, including those to Scarborough, are running as normal. From...
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Homeowners issued warning before Storm Boelo hits North East
Residents are being urged to secure garden furniture, outdoor lights and other loose items before Storm Boelo arrives after yellow weather warning issued by Met Office.
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'It means the world' - North East couple's sandwich shop in running to be UK’s best
Crave's owners say they took the plunge in 2025, and the Sunderland sandwich shop is now in the running for a UK title.
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North East shop fined £848 after failing to prove how it disposes of waste
Barakah Retail admitted a waste records offence at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court after failing to pay a £300 penalty.
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New North East cultural venue attracts almost 80,000 visitors in first month
Culture House Sunderland welcomed 79,685 visitors in its first month after opening on September 12, with 3,800 joining its library, including 1,000 children.
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British Army bands to perform for first time at North East venue
British Army bands perform at Sunderland’s The Fire Station for the first time on November 25, with free Operation CyberBeat and The Beat of the Nation concert.
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The graduates ditching the UK to work abroad
With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.
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Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood and Paul Chuckle to star in North East Sister Act tour
Craig Revel Horwood and Paul Chuckle join the cast of Sister Act, which will arrive in Sunderland during its UK tour.
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Three city tower blocks become firefighter training ground before getting ripped down
Lambton, Londonderry and Lumley Towers will host rescue, evacuation and smoke-filled training exercises before demolition.
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North East pottery couple launch craft hub for community projects
North East pottery couple Alan and Valerie Dunnighan launch Wear Crafts CIC at the BIC, offering community workshops, local makers’ space and creative activities.
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Jury hears County Durham man was deliberately targeted with ‘murderous intent'
Daniel Ambler murder trial: jury hears five men pursued 23-year-old in Seaham family feud before Nissan X-Trail crushed him against a petrol station shop.
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North Yorkshire firms could get on-the-spot fines over illegal tobacco and vape sales
North Yorkshire Council considers on-the-spot fines for illegal tobacco and vape sales under new trading standards policy targeting underage sales and scams.
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North East to experience wet and windy rest of week as Storm Austen approaches
People across the North East face a soggy and windy weekend as two storm systems threaten to bring days of unsettled weather to the region.
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Live day 3 - Men stand trial accused of County Durham petrol station murder
Follow live coverage of the trial of five men accused of murdering Daniel Ambler in Seaham.
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'It is deeply concerning' - Bradford being one of hardest places to grow up in
The other areas in the bottom ten are Middlesbrough, Hounslow, Nottingham, Halton, Peterborough, Leicester, Liverpool, Sunderland and Medway.
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'Barmy Bingo' night with food, drinks and prizes coming to North East seafront STACK
Eyes down - enjoy bingo, food and spot prizes at STACK Seaburn's Barmy Bingo night on October 23, with tickets costing £6.50.
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Train services disrupted by more engineering work - NINE day closure on one route
Passengers are reminded that a major programme of railway improvements on the East Coast Main Line is taking place over the next two weekends (24-25 October and 31 October-1 November). The direct line from Leeds to York will also be closed...
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Historic North East church bells to be removed so they can 'be heard again' elsewhere
Plans have been approved to permanently remove bells from a Grade II-listed Sunderland church to allow for repairs and potential reuse elsewhere.
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Family feud ended with man crushed to death at petrol station, murder trial told
Trial hears Daniel Ambler was killed at a Seaham petrol station after being struck by a Nissan X-Trail. Five defendants face murder charges.
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Brothers strike £1m deal to take on former bank months after restaurant plan shelved
Two brothers have struck a £1 million deal to take over a historic Middlesbrough building months after plans for a restaurant were shelved.
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Comedian Jimmy Carr headlining five North East venues in new major UK tour
Jimmy Carr will bring his new live show to Sunderland, Newcastle, Stockton, Darlington and Middlesbrough for his 2027 Killing Jokes tour
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The ‘hardest places to grow up’ in England laid bare in landmark report
Children’s Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza warned of a ‘state of emergency’ in certain communities
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Live - Men stand trial accused of County Durham petrol station murder
Follow live coverage of the trial of five men accused of murdering Daniel Ambler in Seaham.
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Hundreds of creative projects leave lasting legacy across North East city
UK Shared Prosperity Fund backed 430+ creative projects in Sunderland, reaching 1.5m people with arts, heritage, workshops and wellbeing benefits across Wearside.
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New designer fashion outlet to open at Dalton Park with launch weekend discounts
Shoppers can snap up luxury streetwear brands for less when a new outlet opens at Dalton Park later this month.
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Durham PCC Joy Allen urges ministers to follow Northern Ireland driving reforms
PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why she continues to urge Ministers to follow in the footsteps of Northern Ireland and introduce graduated driver licensing to England
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Richmond set for festive candlelit Royal Northern Sinfonia concert
Richmond hosts Royal Northern Sinfonia, part of The Glasshouse’s Christmas 2026 programme featuring Tony Hadley, Matt Baker and Gorka Márquez.
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Police hunt man after North East attack leaves victims with broken bones
Northumbria Police are appealing for information after two men suffered serious injuries in a Sunderland assault on Green Terrace on August 2.
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Two teenagers charged with County Durham murder can be named for first time
Daniel Ambler murder trial: Ajay Henry and Tyler Leadbetter can be named as five accused face court over Seaham petrol station death at Teesside Crown Court.
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Weapon-wielding men reports spark 5am armed police probe on North East street
Armed police were called to a Sunderland home over reports of men with guns and knives. No weapons were recovered.
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Bradford named in top 3 hardest places for children to grow up in England
Landmark report reveals hardest places for children to grow up in England
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Man arrested after police raid pub and find cannabis farm inside
A man has been arrested after a cannabis farm was found inside a Sunderland pub. He has since been bailed.
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BUSINESSiQ Awards 'biggest celebration of our region’s business community'
Hays Travel backs 2027 BUSINESSiQ Awards at Raby Castle
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Youth services in parts of England in state of emergency, children’s commissioner says
Rachel de Souza names Middlesbrough and Hounslow among hardest places in which to grow up and says some children are being ‘radically failed’
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Five accused of murdering man, 23, at County Durham petrol station go on trial today
Five people accused of murdering Daniel Ambler at a County Durham petrol station will stand trial at Teesside Crown Court following his death on January 15.
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Bradford district named in top 3 hardest places for children to grow up in England
Landmark report reveals hardest places for children to grow up in England
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LIVE - Cordon put up outside two North East pubs as police stand guard at scene
A police cordon is in place outside two neighbouring pubs, The Wheatsheaf and The Terminus, in Sunderland on the corner of Roker Avenue and North Bridge Street, with police vehicles in attendance.
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Stark new report names the ‘hardest places to grow up’ in England
Dame Rachel de Souza will warn of a ‘state of emergency’ in some communities in a major speech
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Teesside GP showed 'reckless disregard for patient safety' by falsifying records
A Yarm GP who showed “reckless disregard for patient safety” by falsifying three patients' records has been suspended.
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LIVE - Road closed both ways due to 'police incident' at junction - updates
Hylton Castle Road in Sunderland is closed both ways from Grange Road to Washington Road, due to a 'police incident'.
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Woman left mum's friend with split lip during boozed-up attack at Spennymoor home
Sunderland woman Katie Jardine, 26, received an 18-month community order after punching her mother’s friend in Spennymoor on July 8.
