Police use chainsaw to enter house during raids in Washington

Great granddad Colin Dunn, 78, takes on Sunderland's City Runs 10k

The buzz in the counting hall ahead of the Sunderland ballots coming in

Five things to do in Sunderland - June 10-15 2024

Latest footage shows scale of Sunderland's new footbridge as work forges ahead

Marks & Spencer in Sunderland city centre closed for good

Hawk jet arrives in Sunderland - footage courtesy of NELSAM

Vera star Brenda Blethyn opens sensory garden at disabled horse-riding charity

Spectacular waves at Seaburn

'Dodds does get the club and the supporters' - watch The Roar on Shots!TV

Constituencies profile - Sunderland Central, Houghton and Sunderland South, Washington and Sunderland West and Easington

Sunderland vs Newcastle FA Cup preview with Sunderland Echo and Shields Gazette writers

Sunderland City Council leader Coun Graeme Miller on the Sunderland Echo Business Excellence Awards 2023.

Sunderland Echo News - Thoughtful Sunderland College teenagers to donate over 100 Easter eggs for disadvantaged children

Sunderland Echo News - Sunderland College students go global in quest to become carbon neutral

Sunderland Echo News - ‘A jewel in the Sunderland crown’ – Mayor opens 1719 and its first Spring Fair event

Sunderland Echo News - Sunderland residents flock to Roker Beach for Good Friday fun in the sun

Sunderland Echo News - Toddlers “get messy” with Sunderland ARTventurers at the Beacon of Light

Sunderland Echo News - Sunderland children sing national anthem at traditional street party celebrating Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Sunderland Echo News - From Chicago to Sunderland – children “amazed” as Boeing 747 engine sculptures land in their school playground

Sunderland Echo News - ‘Magic moment’ – Sunderland teacher describes the power of Makaton in helping non-verbal children to communicate

Local council asks WA government to halt demolition plans

Zach Ertz or Ben Sinnott as TE1 in Washington?

Washington search and rescue dog Frankie given guard of honour as she retires from Fire Service

Watch as hundreds of people enjoy some retail therapy as Washington's new M&S store opens for customers

Martial arts discipline Kendo gains traction in WA

Scuffles among UCLA protesters, police as university leaders testify in Washington

Inside the new Cork & Coffee in Seaham

The Sunderland school pals who still meet after 50 years

Heather Mills calls on Antonio Guterres to talk about the impact of meat and dairy on the planet

D-Day 80th Anniversary service in Seaham

100-year-old Tom discusses his vivid WWII memories

First look at Tide restaurant in Seaham