Appeal after warehouse in line for transformation is hit by thieves

Last year's Rama Navami festival in Sunderland.

People invited to enjoy food, joy and splendour of Hindu celebrations

Arrested, charged and jailed within 48 hours of stealing from city bar

Melissa Eastick, 36, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Man denies murder of Melissa Eastick - trial date set for October

North East Mayor contender supports Save the National Glass Centre

Shoppers in Washington have been reacting to MPs voting in favour of new legislation on smoking.

Shoppers react to phased ban on buying cigarettes in the UK

SpaceBar reopens after temporary closure

Business

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Lee John Sewell.

Man jailed after April Fools' Day burglary and Farm Foods sock raid

Anneke Hackenbroich from Germany is unearthing hidden stories in the museum’s stores.

New curator joins museum to help put the past into the future

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Offender jailed again after going missing from probation services

Sunderland AFC

Adil Aouchiche playing for Sunderland against Millwall. Photo: Frank Reid

Predicted SAFC team to play Millwall
Our predicted Sunderland team to face Millwall in their Championship fixture at the Stadium of Light.

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

Ex-Sunderland boss 'in touch' with owners during head coach search

Taylor explains short-term aims as SAFC continue contract talks

James McClean.

James McClean 'makes no apology' for latest monarchy controversy

Eberechi Eze (right)

£77m-rated Premier League man talks Sunderland transfer rejection

Sunderland-born Nigel Clough

Sunderland-born manager clinches 'unbelievable' promotion

U21s coach gives honest verdict on Tom Watson's first-team prospects

Why watching and following Sunderland is going to change next season

Sunderland winger Tommy Watson.

James Copley: Sunderland should play starlet before vultures circle

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Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg

Rigg's exact contract situation explained ahead of summer decision

Aberdeen have appointed Jimmy Thelin as their new manager.

Aberdeen appoint new manager who was linked with SAFC after Mowbray

Patterson has started every Championship game for Sunderland over the last two seasons and signed a new contract at the club last year - despite interest from Premier League clubs. The 23-year-old has talked about his pride in playing for his boyhood team. The local lad is not expected to leave this summer unless a monster bid arrives.

Your new-look SAFC XI if rumours are true with eight signings and £11m winger

Championship agent fees and how much Sunderland have spent

Crime

The cases were dealt with at magistrates court

Speeding and careless driving - the latest Sunderland court cases

Picture: Co-op/PA Wire

Meat thief faces jail over raids on B&M and Co-op branches

Drunken passenger removed from plane after abusing crew

James Leonard.

Man choked his girlfriend and subjected her to terror drive

Michael Taylor.

Brass-necked burglar complained to victim after she posted footage

The four appeared at Bedlington Magistrates court today

Four in court after £100,000 raid on home

What's On

Scouting for Girls, Chesney Hawkes and more on the bill at SoL

Trevor Nelson, Ibiza in Symphony and more at summer party series

A typical cream tea setting

Cream Tea

Woodsmoke which has more than 100 years of Wearside-related history.

The camp which has been offering adventure since 1912

Retro

A parade of memories from the Wearmouth 1300 Festival.

The fantastic festival that pulled the crowds into Sunderland in 1974
Scenes from Binns, Presto’s and Timothy Whites

Enjoying an ice-cream during a break in the film show at North Biddick Workmen's Club in 1974.

Would you try them? Sunderland people share their weird food favourites

The dishes you learned to cook while growing up in Sunderland

Going downstream for 1957 memories from Wearside.

The Wear: How it looked in this rare 1957 cine film footage

So many Sunderland faces. Read their stories in our retro gallery from 2004.

Nine pictures showing life in Sunderland in 2004

Homes & Gardens

Planter Folding Table & Bistro.

Morrisons unveils Spring Furniture collection, with prices from £15
Garden gatherings and alfresco dining are almost upon us with long balmy nights almost in touching distance.

Slow Cooker 6.5L.

Some beautiful kitchen essentials and gadgets from VQ featuring Laura Ashley

New subscription free Ring video doorbell alternative from Imou.

New subscription free Ring video doorbell alternative from Imou

Cooling Gel Pillow Pad for £15.

Silentnight launches collection designed to relieve symptoms of menopause

The search is on to find the oldest Beldray ironing board!

The search is on to find the oldest Beldray ironing board!

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

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Lifestyle

Bigging up the bats of Wearside and East Durham.

Going batty in Sunderland as we mark Bat Appreciation Day

The Sunderland church which was changing its own position in the street.

The Sunderland church which moved eight inches all on its own

Inside Newlands Lodges, where off-grid peace meets luxe living

Aldi launches McDonald’s inspired spicy chicken nuggets for less than half the price.

Aldi launches McDonald’s inspired spicy chicken nuggets

People

A jobs fair is taking place at the City Hall in Sunderland.

Recruitment fair to get the job you want and training you need
There will be an opportunity to apply for jobs on the day.

Freda and Eddie Oyston, where they loved to be.

Tributes to SAFC disabled champion Freda Oyston, who has died aged 84

Danny Dyer and Dr Rebecca Owens at the University of Sunderland.

Danny Dyer heads to city to explore changing masculinity for Channel 4

Pupil Andrew Hewitt, 16, and Assistant Headteacher Andrew Davis at the finals night of the darts competition.

Teenager raises thousands of pounds for charity with darts competition

The Sunderland coach named England's Strongest Man

Best In Sunderland

Inside new coffee hotspot Fern as it transforms village garden

Dalton Park offering bumper discounts this weekend to mark 21 years

What to expect from The Muddler in Sunderland

18 top-rated pubs in Sunderland, according to Google reviews

Business

Highfield Hotel Bar And Restaurant director Charlee Limratana

Hotel boss calls for action after 300% rise in energy bills

Opening of Dicksons Hedworth, Fellgate Avenue, Jarrow - Mike Dickson and Cllr Geraldine Kilgour. Submitted picture.

Dicksons opens new store and hints and two more branches

David Cook of Northern Spire, the company organising the free event.

City Hall event for Sunderland's business owners

More than 700 homes will benefit from energy efficiency upgrades.

Homes to become more energy efficient with £2.9million funding

Steven Ball, Sales Director at Barratt Developments North East

Sunderland housebuilder awarded 5 stars for 15 years in a row

Sunderland's new Keel Edge getting ready to host city centre events

Recommended

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Country, classical and 'The Smiths' all heading to The Fire Station

Catch up with all these TV character tributes from Sunderland's past.

Nine top times you dressed as children's TV show characters

11 shows you might remember from the Empire Theatre's memorable past.

11 fantastic shows which came to the Sunderland Empire

Some famous SAFC names are expected to take part in the charity cycle ride later this week.

Sunderland to Bilbao - on bikes and all for charity

UK Trending

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Whipsiderry Cliffs, before the huge cliff fall. Newquay.

Huge cliff collapses next to luxury homes development site

Maisie Stanford, 27 and her grandmother Margaret Harding, 88.

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Miley Connors, 37, driving dangerously on the hard shoulder of the M40.

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Video footage captures the woman, believed to be in her 30s, smashing into 67-year-old Shirley Smith and knocking her to the ground.

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