Sunderland
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The 234-year-old North East pub that once welcomed major guests like Charles Dickens
The Bridge Hotel Vaults has links to Dickens, a Grade II listing and a fascinating past dating back to the 1790s.
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Boro legends and locals among first to try long-awaited Teesside golf club restaurant
From Boro legends to local foodies - diners are sharing first thoughts on Manjaros' new golf club restaurant.
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39 pictures of Houghton Feast fireworks as dazzling display lights up the sky
The Feast Fireworks Musical Spectacular lit up the sky as Houghton Feast celebrations continued on Monday night.
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Spate of waste fires spark warning over throwing vapes and batteries in bins
Councils are warning residents after lithium batteries from vapes and electrical items have sparked waste fires across the region.
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Durham Cathedral 90s silent disco plans branded ‘sacrilegious’ by residents
Durham Cathedral has been branded “sacrilegious” by Northern Echo readers over plans to turn the historic building into a 90s silent disco.
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UK reviewing whether to impose tariffs on Chinese car imports to align with EU
Move would strengthen Britain’s case to be included in new legislation to protect European manufacturing
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Long-empty TK Maxx unit set for £5m makeover as new bingo venue approved
Plans for a new £5m bingo venue at Sunderland's The Bridges have been approved, with an early 2027 opening planned.
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Nissan invests £170m in Sunderland plant as Bluebird marks 40 years of production
IT is forty years since the Nissan Bluebird rolled off the production line at the car plant on Wearside and it is still flying the flag for the North East.
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‘Don’t demolish it’ - museum director calls for National Glass Centre to be saved
A museum director has urged the University of Sunderland to abandon plans to demolish the National Glass Centre.
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Person rescued from North East river and airlifted to hospital after falling in water
A person was rescued from a Sunderland river after falling into the water in the early hours of the morning.
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UK car industry faces ‘difficult trade-off’ between Chinese and EU markets
Britain under pressure to put tariffs on cheap Chinese vehicle imports ahead of protectionist trade measures
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Darlington care home leadership rated inadequate as staff say ‘morale at rock bottom'
A Darlington care home has been rated ‘requires improvement’ overall and ‘inadequate’ for leadership after inspectors raised concerns.
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Full list of big North East firework displays this Bonfire Night and where to watch
From free seaside displays to major ticketed events, here are the biggest North East firework display dates and locations to know this autumn.
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28 pictures as Houghton Feast gets underway as crowds fill the town
Crowds have gathered in Houghton-le-Spring as the annual feast gets underway with colour, music and family entertainment.
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North East veterans unite to record new Christmas single in bid to make it number one
‘We’re Still Here’ brings veterans and armed forces families together, with proceeds supporting three charities.
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Person airlifted to hospital by coastguard after major emergency response near river
A person has been airlifted to hospital after an emergency near Wessington Way in Sunderland at around 2.38am on Saturday, October 3.
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How football keeps Teesside and Wearside’s industrial past alive
North East football’s deep links to the region’s industrial past—and the role of two major clubs in preserving it—have been highlighted at an international industrial heritage conference.
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North East performing arts college invites young performers to open day
Arts North Studios’ open day at The Fire Station, Sunderland, on October 24 invites Year 9+ students to explore performing arts courses and facilities.
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'Not simply a medieval building' - Priest hits out at Durham Cathedral 90s disco plan
A priest has hit out at plans to turn Durham Cathedral into a 90s nightclub, saying there are “many places for dancing”.
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Pascal Gross: Has the Brighton midfielder been underrated all this time?
Named the Premier League's player of the month for September, BBC Sport looks at Brighton star Pascal Gross' impact both this season and over the past nine years during his two spells at the club.
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Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'football mad' teenager killed in River Wear crash
The heartbroken family of a “funny and handsome” teenager who tragically died when an Audi entered the River Wear have paid tribute to him.
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Families pay tribute to teens who died in River Wear
Luke Etheridge was kind and caring and Zara Shaw "had a zest for life", their families say.
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Major Sunderland film and TV studio project gets go-ahead for first phase
The £38m-backed project aims to create jobs, attract investment and establish Sunderland as a major film and TV hub.
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Family pays tribute to 'beautiful girl' killed when car plunged into River Wear
Zara Shaw had a ‘zest for life’ and ‘made us proud from day one’, her family says
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Devastated family pay tribute to 'beautiful' teenager killed in River Wear crash
The devasted family of a ‘beautiful’ teenager who was tragically killed after an Audi plunged into the River Wear in Sunderland have paid tribute to her.
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Full list: Destinations you can fly to from Newcastle Airport and how to get there
Newcastle Airport guide: find transport links, parking and drop-off charges, airlines, destinations, shops and dining, and more.
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What to expect as 10-day Houghton Feast returns this weekend with packed programme
Houghton Feast returns for 10 days with its traditional ox roast, carnival parade, fireworks and community events.
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Thousands raised for 'much-loved' teen who died after car entered River Wear
More than £3,000 has been raised for the family of a much-loved teenager who died when an Audi plunged into Sunderland's River Wear.
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From England internationals to Premier League stars: Newton Aycliffe's finest
When football talent is discussed in County Durham, attention often turns to places such as Sunderland, Darlington and Bishop Auckland.
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County Durham church hall transformed by £9k housing development boost
Miller Homes gives St Luke’s Church Hall in County Durham a £9,000 makeover as part of its new 158-home Deerness Rise housing development near Ushaw Moor.
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Derelict pub set for major revival with new bar, restaurant and outdoor terrace
Plans will transform the long-vacant Sunderland pub, creating a new restaurant, bar, function space and around six jobs.
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Former Poundstretcher site to become student accommodation in city centre
Plans have been approved to turn the upper floor of a former retail building into purpose-built student accommodation.
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'Part of our football family' - club's tribute to teenager after River Wear tragedy
Hebburn Town FC has paid an emotional tribute to one of its young players following the deaths of three teenagers after a car entered the River Wear…
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Man arrested in major probe into suspected illegal waste dumping across North East
A 32-year-old man has been arrested over suspected illegal waste dumping at sites in Peterlee and Hartlepool.
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School pays tribute to 'kind and loyal' teenager Zara Shaw who died in River Wear
A school has paid tribute to Zara Shaw, one of three teenagers who died after a car entered the River Wear in Sunderland.
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17-year-old released on bail after three teenagers die in River Wear
A 17-year-old boy arrested after three teenagers died when a car entered the River Wear has been released on bail.
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Three teenagers dead and boy arrested after car plunges into River Wear
Emergency services said an Audi had come off the road and entered the water on Tuesday afternoon
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County Durham food truck named after premature daughter eyes national takeaway title
A County Durham food truck named after its owners' daughter is preparing for the biggest night in its history as it bids to be crowned National…
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Boy accused of death by dangerous driving after car plunges into river killing teens
Police have revealed a 17-year-old boy arrested after a car plunged into the River Wear, killing three teenagers, is accused of causing death by…
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Police name three teenagers killed after car plunged into River Wear
The incident in Sunderland occurred on Tuesday
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House of Commons commendation for ground breaking Durham Prostate Cancer group
A volunteer group offering a groundbreaking prostate cancer screening service has won House of Commons praise for its “life-saving work.”
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Car recovered from River Wear in major operation after three teens died in tragedy
An Audi A3 in which three teenagers died after it plunged into the River Wear has been recovered from the water in a painstaking operation.
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LIVE - Police name teens who died in River Wear tragedy
The major 999 response investigation into the deaths of three teens in Sunderland after a car plunged into the River Wear has gone into day two.
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College 'deeply saddened' after three pupils died when car plunged into river
Three teenagers who died after a car plunged into the River Wear in Sunderland were students at Sunderland College.
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Three teenagers who tragically died when Audi plunged into River Wear named
Three teenagers who tragically died when a car entered the River Wear in Sunderland have been named.
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Teens who died when car entered River Wear named
Jackson Duke, Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw died when the car they were in ended up in the River Wear.
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Aycliffe girl who lost racer dad wins boxer's family grant to help grieving children
The Ricky Hatton Foundation is supporting author Daisy Blu Mathison, 10, for her work supporting other bereaved children after losing her father…
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'Whole new chapter' for Teesside pub after years of closures and multiple takeovers
A new team has taken over The Swan in Billingham and is asking locals to help shape the pubs future after five turbulent years and the changes in…
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EastEnders and Emmerdale soap star who went from North East city to remarkable career
Sunderland-born Debbie Arnold built a remarkable TV career spanning EastEnders, Corrie, Emmerdale and more.
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LIVE - Three teenagers dead after Audi enters River Wear with fourth boy arrested - updates
Three teenagers have died after a car plunged into the River Wear in Sunderland sparking a major rescue operation. The bodies of the three…