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Gooch explains tough decision to leave SAFC in emotional interview Joe Nicholson

David Brewis to bring his new release, Soft Struggles, to The Customs House, South Shields

Field Music's David Brewis to bring new album and orchestra to The Customs House Katy Wheeler

South Shields weather next week as ‘soft heatwave’ set to arrive Daniel Mcneil

Chris Rigg in action for England U16s

'Every chance': The story of Chris Rigg's Sunderland rise & what's next Phil Smith

The alarm was raised on New Year's Day.

Pictures and video show damage at former Whitburn Lodge pub following fire James Harrison

Les Miserables is running at Sunderland Empire. Ian Huges 'Thenardier' and Helen Walsh 'Madame Thenardier'. Photo Danny Kaan

Review of Les Misérables as it brings Sunderland Empire audiences to their feet Katy Wheeler

Sunderland midfielder Edouard Michut

Tony Mowbray explains why Edouard Michut was missing for SAFC last night

The Lion King is heading back to Sunderland. Photo by Johan Persson

Disney's The Lion King to roar back to Sunderland Katy Wheeler

Before and after pictures of Sue Thompson

New research show less social interaction since Covid-19 is contributing to weig... Hayley Lovely

Daisy Hawkins who came to the rescue of injured runner Eamonn Gribben.

Good Samaritan comes forward after accident left runner 'covered in blood' Chris Cordner

Vito Mannone. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images).

Ex-Sunderland and Monaco goalkeeper reveals why Wearside return didn't happen Richard Mennear

Len Gibson BEM, who passed away last year aged 101

War hero Len Gibson to be honoured on VJ Day with flypast and memorial walk Sam Johnson

Goalkeeper Alex Bass

SAFC man keen to prove himself in the Championship Phil Smith

Neil Henry, left, and Paul Smith, right, of HLA Services, with Sergio Petrucci, Red Sky Foundation founder.

South Tyneside firm backs lifesaving charity. Tom Patterson

Northern Trains have advised people not to travel on days of industrial action.

Commuters urged to make ‘alternative plans’ ahead of rail strikes Neil Fatkin

These are the areas of South Tyneside with the biggest increase in Covid-19 cases.

The 12 areas in South Tyneside where Covid-19 cases are rising most

The links between Sunderland, South Tyneside and the Shetland Islands have been examined by historians Laughton Johnston and Keith Gregson.

A link that is anchored in history Chris Cordner

Driving instructors cross the Northern Spire Bridge as part of a protest convoy against the planned closure of South Tyneside's driving test centre 28/02/22

Watch protest convoy against closure of South Tyneside driving test centre James Harrison

"Save Our Test Centre" Organiser Vikki Holt, front and fellow organiser Lindsey Gallant , rear, joined many other driving instructors who came to protest at the Town Hall against the possible planned closure of the South Shields Driving driving test centre at Simonside.

Protest convoy planned over closure of South Tyneside driving test centre James Harrison

Roy Keane

Keane to SAFC slammed by talkSPORT pundit after Wearside return links emerge James Copley

Trai Hume.

Sunderland target update provided ahead of possible Wearside switch James Copley

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Sunderland defender opens up about his future at the Stadium of Light Phil Smith

A stretch of the Leamside Railway Line.

Leamside Line reopening plans set to be unveiled in the New Year James Harrison

Goatee thief Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, pictured on the left.

Richard Ord goes face first into a plate of IKEA meatballs Richard Ord

Sunderland's Stadium of Light.

Lionesses set for Stadium of Light visit Phil Smith

Two legends of the game in the late Len Ashurst (left) and the late George Best.

SAFC legend Len ‘one of the few players to ever get the better of George Best’ Tommy Greene

Phil Jevons, pictured during his playing days. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images).

Sunderland make key backroom staff appointment Phil Smith

Passengers using Stagecoach buses this weekend have been warned about possible disruption to services due to an increasing number of drivers having to self-isolate.

Disruption to bus services as increasing number of drivers have to self-isolate Neil Fatkin

Nissan has sold more than 200,000 of the Sunderland-built Leaf in Europe

Sunderland-built Leaf tops 200,000 sales as Nissan celebrates electric milestone Kevin Clark

These are the cats who are still looking for a home at the RSPCA's Sunderland, Hartlepool & South Tyneside Branch.

Meet the cats at the Sunderland, Hartlepool & South Tyneside Branch of the RSPCA...

Durham University's Palatine Centre.

Durham university launch investigation into video of white man in blackface Georgina Cutler

Nissan have confirmed that a "small number" of employees at their Sunderland plant have been disciplined after breaking Covid rules.

‘Small number’ of Nissan staff have been disciplined after breaking Covid rules Ryan Smith

Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Nissan on Thursday, July 1.

In pictures: Boris Johnson visits Nissan's Sunderland plant Debra Fox

Nissan's Sunderland factory could be welcoming a battery plant next to its site, according to reports.

Nissan 'expected to confirm' new battery plant creating 2,000 jobs within days Fiona Thompson

Mal Robinson with the Mackem Mother's Day card.

The Mackem Mother's Day card with a special message about Sunderland at Wembley!

The third generation Nissan Qashqai will be built in Sunderland.

First look at the new Qashqai to be built at Sunderland Fiona Thompson

The new Marcus Rashford mural at Hebburn Comprehensive created by Frank Styles.

Sunderland artist Frank Styles creates South Tyneside mural of Marcus Rashford Katy Wheeler

Aiden McGeady opens up on his Sunderland return, being the 'pantomime villain' and his future plans

Sunderland winger discusses his future as contract nears end Mark Donnelly

Join us in a tribute to these caring people.

Nine caring people who gave up their hair to help others Chris Cordner

King Street, South Shields

Concern as mental health referrals in South Tyneside drop during pandemic Fiona Thompson

Phil Parkinson insists that his Sunderland side will come good in the League One promotion race

Parkinson responds to growing fan frustrations Phil Smith

Sunderland owner Stewart Donald.

SAFC fans react to latest takeover twist as William Storey tweets AGAIN Richard Mennear

Southmoor School GCSE's chocolate sculptures got the spotlight in 2000. Remember this?

The best bar none – take a look at these retro chocolate reminders Chris Cordner

Nissan is recuiting

Ad Feature Nissan's Sunderland plant is recruiting - here's how you can apply Kevin Clark

Benji Kimpioka is continuing to mull over his Sunderland over

Kimpioka turns down three European clubs Mark Donnelly

Inside the new Hartlepool town centre nightclub 'Buzz and Zoom' pictured shortly before it opened in 1993. Did you visit it?

17 lost North East nightclubs Chris Cordner

Former British Champion Richard Dunn takes on Ali in an exhibition match on Wearside in 1977.

9 pictures from when Muhammad Ali paid us a visit Chris Cordner

File picture: Nissan staff members self-isolating after positive case confirmed

Nissan staff isolating after positive Covid-19 case Poppy Kennedy

Back in his day, Harry Clasper was a people’s hero and when he died on July 12, 1870, the North East mourned en masse.

Champion Harry was a sporting legend Chris Cordner

Sunderland striker Will Grigg has been urged to move to the North East by manager Phil Parkinson

Parkinson reveals his message to Will Grigg Mark Donnelly