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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 Tony Gillan

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 Tony Gillan

Ben Middlemas

Sunderland chief reacts as 18-year-old starlet signs new deal James Copley

Theatre review: The Sunderland Story is a must see for any SAFC fan Ryan Smith

Sunderland star Vic Halom will be a special guest tomorrow night at a celebration of the SAFC achievements of 1973.

1973 re-lived at theatre Chris Cordner

Brian Martin and his memories of the 1973 FA Cup run.

1973 victory was nailed on for Brian Chris Cordner

Travel schedule changes over the festive period brings reprieve for SAFC fans and last-minute shoppers.

Relief for SAFC fans and shoppers following Metro reprieve

Pink performing at the Yaamava Theater at Yaamava Resort & Casino, California, in September. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Yaamava' Resort & Casino)

Who you want to see perform at the Stadium of Light as Pink announces return James Harrison

Sunderland boss Alex Neil.

Sunderland FA Cup legend calls for quick reaction to Alex Neil departure James Harrison

Damage caused on Wessington Way

Sunderland fans reminded of burst water main closure ahead of SAFC home game Sam Johnson

A LNER Azuma train near Easington Colliery.

See the coastline from a LNER train driver’s perspective Ryan Smith

SAFC star Bailey Wright joins primary school children from Sunderland and South Tyneside on World Book Day to celebrate the joys of reading.

Photograph: Alan Hewson

SAFC star Bailey Wright joins local children to share his passion for reading Neil Fatkin

Alan Shearer, left, and Jermain Defoe have called on football fans to help Rocco's plight. Pictures: Getty Images/JPIMedia.

NUFC legend Alan Shearer joins fundraising call for young fan with cancer Debra Fox

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Shields Gazette launches new subscriber rewards scheme Debra Fox

(From left to right) Former Sunderland striker and current South Shields manager Kevin Phillips, ex-Sunderland manager Peter Reid, John Cooke and South Shields chief executive Lee Picton.

John Cooke to be honoured with testimonial at South Shields FC Reporter

An archive picture of the Jarrovians in action.

Old Jarrovians invited to rugby club's special reunion

Former Sunderland AFC footballer Maurice Hepworth is hoping to raise awareness of the symptoms of prostate cancer.

Former SAFC footballer urges men to get checked out for prostate cancer Ryan Smith

Jimmy Watson's medal had an estimated price of £5,000 - £6,000. Eventually the gavel went down at £19,280. Image from Graham Budd.

Historic SAFC medal sold at FOUR TIMES estimated value Tony Gillan

Both sides of Jimmy Watson's 1901-02 championship medal. Image from Graham Budd.

SAFC winner's medal to be auctioned Tony Gillan

Former Sunderland centre-back Gary Bennett doesn't see how heading can be banned from football.

Gary Bennett can't see how heading can be stopped Tony Gillan

Davey Ashfield has written a book about the "Relentless Misery" of being a football supporter.

SAFC fan’s book finds fun amid all the ‘Relentless Misery’ Tony Gillan

Home games will kick off at both grounds at 3pm on Saturday, August 28. Pictures by Frank Reid.

SAFC and NUFC to kick off at the same time Tony Gillan

Harton Primary School in South Shields.

Plans approved for new sports hall at South Shields primary school Chris Binding