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Head and neck cancer patients Keith Halling, Maria Elliott and Claire Scott with speech and language therapist Beth Halliday and University of Sunderland students. Sunderland Echo image.

Cancer patients' new cookbook

Sunderland AFC's charitable arm, the Foundation of Light, is running a writing competition to honour the late sports author Lance Hardy.

Sunderland’s Foundation of Light writing comp to honour loved author

Spider spike.

In defence of Sunderland's spiders

The former Sunderland AFC chairman will appear at a talk-in to promote his autobiography at the stadium on October 11.

Sir Bob Murray to give talk at Stadium of Light ahead of new book launch

Are you be this creative?

Autumn arts activities to try

The festival takes place at Beggar’s Bridge, a few metres from East Boldon Metro station. Image, Google Maps.

Sunderland and South Tyneside Beer and Cider Festival details announced

Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham is backing the Foundation's Heart on Your Sleeve campaign.

SAFC's new health scheme

Joe Caffrey will play the role of Steven in Ben Gettins’ first play, Wearmouth, staged from Monday, September 4 to Wednesday, September 6 at The Customs House in South Shields.

Veteran actor to star in Sunderland writer's debut play about SAFC fans

Bob Murray's charity fundraising autobiography, I'd Do It All Again, is out on October 12.

Former Sunderland chairman Sir Bob Murray's new book to support SAFC charity

Former North East football managers Peter Reid and Kevin Keegan are to appear together at a special event at South Shields FC.

Peter Reid and Kevin Keegan to appear together

Chat show king Michael Parkinson

Why Parkinson will probably never be bettered

Author Paula Fowler with the first in her trilogy, Wizard Beano and Pals and the accompanying activities sheet. Picture, Sunderland Echo.

Author Paula defies cancer and releases second of children's trilogy

Paula Fowler, left and Melanie Munroe have launched their prom appeal to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Image, Sunderland Echo.

Prom dresses wanted to help Cancer Research and save parents cash

Data released by Lloyds Bank reveals that football ticket scams doubled in the 2022-23 season, with fans losing an average of £154.

Footy fans urged to look out for ticket scams

It can be trickier than it looks.

What you can and can't recycle - expert dispels myths around recycling

Joe Gelhardt, in one-off red shorts, scoring his first goal on home turf with Jack Clarke beside him.

SAFC red shorts to be auctioned

Criminals are after NatWest customers' bank details.

Email scam warning to NatWest customers

Criminals pretending to be from the NatWest are sending scam emails to scare people into giving them their bank details.

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A warning has been issued to phone users over a WhatsApp scam.

Warning over WhatsApp scam

The fake letters which claim recipients have won thousands of pounds on the People’s Postcode Lottery. The aim is to get people to give their bank details to fraudsters.

Warning over People’s Postcode Lottery scam letters

From left: Jade Hutchinson of Co-op Funeralcare, Paul Boyle from Veterans Response< Caroline Collinge and Amanda Lenney of the Co-op and Ian Driver of Veteran’s Response.

Co-op helps Veterans' charity

One of the fake invoices which are being emailed

Fake invoices sent in email scam

Jack Moffatt, 12, will soon be able to play in the park with little brother Archie, three.

Jack will be ‘laughing and smiling’

Off to the Irish Dancing World Championships, from left, are Caitlin Chapman aged 20, Abbie Orr 16, Thomas Hurrell 13 and Ava Horsfall 11 and Nancy Corr 11.

Young dancers off to Irish dancing world championships in Canada

The Spitfire was among the vessels used by the Photographic Reconnaissance Units during World War Two.

Information wanted on South Shields WWII airmen

The scene of the alleged assault in St John's Precinct, Hebburn. The police cordon has since been removed.

Man, 49, taken to hospital after alleged assault in shopping precinct

The fundraiser starts at The Steamboat on Sunday, January 29 at 3pm.

Steamboat pub’s charity fundraiser

Gaia will be at Durham Cathedral between July 10 and September 10.

Durham Cathedral showing Earth as seen from space

Angela Reed, left, with some of the members of her groups at the launch of the Inspired by Lindisfarne exhibition at The Customs House.

Calligraphy inspired by Lindisfarne Gospels in Customs House

A calligraphy exhibition inspired by The Lindisfarne Gospels is on display at The Customs House in South Shields.

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From left: Tessa Godley from Big Society Capital, Veterans At Ease shop manager Chris Thompson, Emma Lewell-Buck MP and the charity's office manager James Eaglesham.

MP backs veterans' mental health charity

These are just some of the sights on our cycling routes.

Three great Sunderland and South Tyneside cycle routes to try out in 2023

The Sea Hotel has a £1.65 million asking price.

Sea Hotel still looking for a buyer

The land is presently used as a wheat farm covering almost six hectares, which is 60,000 square metres, or nine full-size football pitches.

Government responds after petition over housing vision for green belt land

The Lindisfarne Gospels, image courtesy of Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.

Stolen from the North East by Henry VIII, and never returned

Some highly unlikely items were left behind by Travelodge guests in 2022.

Left in Travelodges: a statue, wedding cake, a degree and Jürgen Klopp

One of the trees was placed outside the post office itself.

Christmas tree display raises £1,300 for food banks

Ho, ho and furthermore, ho. At least Christmas is done with now.

‘Tis the season to be glad it’s all done with

Green Transformation Day came after a year of hard work at Dunn Street. It included outdoor lessons in the better weather.

See the ‘green transformation’ and wildlife boost at this primary school

In case you can't keep out of a supermarket for more than 24 hours.

Supermarket opening hours on New Year’s Day

These South Tyneside pubs will all open their doors on Christmas Day.

These South Tyneside pubs open on Christmas Day

The NES team on board the Shields Ferry.

Historic Shields Ferry to be subject of new documentary

Four year-old McKenzie became an angel at St Peter's in Jarrow.

Churches offering children 'angel wings' for Christmas

Is it legal to clear snow from public footpaths yourself?

The dos and don'ts of clearing snow in a cold snap

A copy of the Lindisfarne Gospels as seen in the Elephant Tea Rooms in Sunderland. Picture by Stu Norton.

London to keep Lindisfarne Gospels

The pool Haven Point, South Shields.

'No plans' to drop temperature at swimming pools to save on energy bills

The Jarrow Crusade started by Sir John Jarvis preceded the more famous crusade by two years.

Sir John Jarvis and the 1934 Jarrow Crusade

St Gabriel's Church has a NHS carol concert on Monday, December 19 at 6pm.

NHS staff have first carol concerts since lockdown

The Carols in the Car Park event at St Peter's in Jarrow provides a very festive sight.

Historic church to host special Christmas carol service

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