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Some of the damage caused to fire appliances

Fire chief slams Bonfire Night attacks on firefighters

Bradley Lowery was a regular mascot at Sunderland AFC games.

Arrest made after alleged incident involving photo of Bradley Lowery

Richard Hall

Public transport menace jailed after repeated defecation in vehicles

One of the new fleet of Metro trains.

Final new Metro train handed over to complete new £362m fleet

Singer Erin Roche, market manager Beth Durkin (right), and traders Dan Jameson, Helen Stewart, and Pauline Smith.

Traders give this verdict on measures to increase footfall to market

The recipients of awards at the Foundation of Light's Gala Dinner.

Foundation celebrates 25 years of changing lives at anniversary dinner

Jackson Duke

Football club pays heartfelt tribute to teenager who died in tragedy

The body of a man has been discovered in Whitburn.

Tragic news as body of man discovered in Whitburn

Pope Leo XIV with his customised Sunderland AFC shirt.

Pope gifted SAFC shirt and says prayer for team before Europa win

Massimiliano Messina, Chairperson Nissan AMIEO Region has said the investment will help secure jobs at their Nissan Sunderland plant.

£170m investment in Nissan vehicle at city plant secures 6,000 jobs

Father Marc Lyden-Smith with his new book, Faith and Football.

SAFC club chaplain on his fascinating new book Faith and Football

Joanne Youngson (far right) and members of the SAFC Heaven Branch at the new memorial garden.

Heaven Branch and SAFC create memorial garden for fans and families

Parents and children turned out in force, despite the wet weather.

Campaigners Teddy Bears Picnic to highlight Stanley's nurseries plight

Save our Stanley's campaign group hosted their Teddy Bears Picnic

15 fab photos as nurseries campaign group enjoys a teddy bears picnic

Leo Pearlman and Vic Halom with Vic's 1973 FA Cup winning medal.

Leo Pearlman "devastated" after Vic Halom's cup winners medal stolen

An increased heat health alert has been issued for the region.

Heat Health warning upgraded for region with deaths now "likely"

A heat health alert has been issued for Sunderland and South Shields.

Heat Health Alert issued for region with risk of increased deaths
“Significant impacts are possible across health and social care services due to the high temperatures”
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Craig Dunn (centre) with Steve Tate (right), who donated £11,500, and best friend John Hardy.

Stranger gives South Shields dad battling cancer his £11.5k savings

There are currently delays on the Metro.

Commuter chaos as Metro trains suspended due to points failure

East Boldon Junior School

Ofsted inspectors visited this primary school and gave this judgement

Members of the Fans Hub team taking part in a match at the Stadium of Light. (Inset) FA Cup winning captain Bobby Kerr will be taking part in the trip.

Bobby Kerr and Fans Museum look to launch Inclusion Cup with twin city

Vet Rory Thomson said the spillage of plastic nurdles is a massive concern for wildlife. (Inset) some of the nurdles washed up on the region's beaches.

Massive concern for wildlife says leading vet after plastic pollution

Check out these fab photos from South Tyneside's Summer Parade.

11 fab pics as South Shields turned into carnival of colour at parade

TUC chief Paul Nowak was speaking at the Durham Miners Gala.

Working class unity is more important than ever says trade union chief

Monkton Stadium in Jarrow hosted the final Relay for Life

13 inspirational photos from the final Jarrow Relay for Life

An estimated 200,000 people from across the region are believed to have attended Durham Miners Gala.

Our heritage - 15 fab photos as thousands line streets for Miners Gala

A heat health alert has been issued for Tyne & Wear.

Doctor warns of risks as Health Security Agency issues heat alert

Former SAFC players Gary Bennett and Mick Harford alongside Fans Museum founder Michael Ganley at the start of last year’s walk.

"Get checked out" says Gary Bennett ahead of Prostate Cancer Walk
Prostate cancer affects one in eight men and one in four men of Afro-Caribbean ethnicity
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Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s Chief Executive Rhiannon Hiles has been awarded a CBE.

Beamish chief Rhiannon Hiles recognised by King in birthday honours

Midwives at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust are being balloted over industrial action.

Midwives balloted on strike action over proposed new on call system

Peter Reid being presented with an SAFC themed birthday cake for his 70th birthday by Paul Goffy Gough at the Roker Hotel.

Peter Reid returns for emotional 70th birthday bash with SAFC fans

Some of the weapons seized.

Crossbows, knives, axe and Samurai sword seized in crime clampdown

The expansion of Bridge Referrals means better veterinary care for the region's pets.

Pets to access new state-of-the-art facilities in £2.5m expansion

The first hour of parking in South Shields will now be free.

New parking charges in South Shields town centre

Patients at Sunderland Royal and South Tyneside hospitals are now being seen more quickly.

Robots help Tyne & Wear patients to get third fastest NHS treatment

Whitburn Girls Under 15 team with their Sisters n Sport National Shield Champions winners' trophy.

Whitburn girls crowned champions in national football tournament

Ged Mullen-Buick at the site of what was the centre circle of Roker Park, where he would like to see a plaque installed.

Plaque campaign on former centre circle of Roker Park backed by fans

Niall Quinn showing his support for the Together through Sport initiative.

Niall Quinn backs campaign to ensure no child is left on the sidelines

Last year’s BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool.

Everything you need to know about travel ahead of Radio 1 Big Weekend

Roker Park Veterinary Centre vet Rory Thomson has been testing for bacteria levels on Whitburn Beach.

Vet warns about high levels of bacteria on beach and calls for action

Dan Ballard with his PFA Community Champion Award

Dan Ballard wins Community Champion Award for his work with Foundation

The Department for Transport has responded to holiday makers concerns over potential flight cancellations.

Transport chiefs respond to jet fuel crisis and flight cancellations

A man aged 20 has sadly died following a collision on the A1M near Chester-Le-Street.

Man dies after A1M crash near Chester-Le-Street as two men in hospital

Metro services are set to be disrupted over the May bank holiday weekend.

May bank holiday weekend set to be hit by Metro service disruption

The new Nissan Juke (inset) will be built at the car manufacturing giant's Sunderland plant.

Workforce boost as Nissan's new Juke model to be manufactured in city

Metro trains are suspended from Gateshead Stadium to South Shields and Gateshead Stadium to South Hylton, in both directions.

Metro services in and out of Sunderland and South Shields suspended

Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United fans goading each other during Sunday's derby.

Police confirm report of discriminatory abuse at Tyne & Wear derby

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