Harvey McWilliams with dad Michael

Doting dad whose son took his own life sets-up a charity in his memory

New arena planned for A19 site

File picture of a lobster (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Lobster-catcher gets caught himself after breaching regulations

Cole unveils new look and menu

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Hotel nightporter addicted to energy drinks stole to fund his habit

Allen Tejan died in hospital

Man appears in court charged with Sunderland murder of Allen Tejan

The new mayor will represent this place too - we hope.

Sunderland must keep any 'Newcastle-centric' mayor in check Tony Gillan

Retro

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Inside Sunderland's stylish new Son of Sander salon

Charlie Hurley on his last visit to the Stadium of Light

SAFC legends' memories of Charlie Hurley

LNER is to end its Sunderland to King's Cross service.

LNER's Sunderland-London train service to be scrapped

Sunderland AFC

Sir Bob Murray

Sir Bob Murray's touching tribute to Charlie Hurley after sad passing
Sir Bob Murray has paid tribute to Sunderland legend Charlie Hurley to The Echo after The King’s sad passing.
James Copley

Sunderland goalkeeper Matty Young. (Photo courtesy of Ben Cuthbertson)

Why Sunderland starlet stayed amid offers after fresh Chelsea links

Roy Keane

Roy Keane takes swipe at Newcastle United and Anthony Gordon

Double Watford injury blow ahead of SAFC fixture

Legendary Sunderland defender Charlie Hurley

How Charlie Hurley sparked Martin O'Neill's love for SAFC

Interim Sunderland head coach Mike Dodds

Dodds gives honest view on what's happened to club's style of play

A number of Sunderland legend have paid tribute to former player Charlie Hurley who has died aged 87

Sunderland pay tribute to Hurley as ex-Chelsea star reveals talks

Goalkeeper Sam Tickle

£11m winger among 10 transfers Sunderland been linked with this summer

Trai Hume playing for Sunderland. Picture by FRANK REID

Predicted SAFC team to face Watford

More Sunderland AFC

Ally McCoist has heaped praise on Danny Rohl.

Rangers hero backs club to survive as Aston Villa eye in-form star

Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin

Dodds issues full Sunderland injury update including Cirkin latest

Reported SAFC target explains thoughts playing for League One club

Roy Keane

Roy Keane takes swipe at Newcastle United and Anthony Gordon

Crime

'Prolific thief' Liam Ellison is behind bars.

'Prolific thief' got banned from every shop in Sunderland city centre

The victim has been named as 40-year-old Allen Adeyemi Tejan.

Man charged with murder and victim named after incident in Millfield

File image of Cleveland Police vehicle

Concerns raised over safety after police station panic button failed

Police on Raby Road at Tees Street where Terrence Carney sadly died. Picture by FRANK REID

Stabbed pensioner was ‘beloved’ husband, father and grandfather

Flowers left by well wishers after the death of Terence Carney, 70, in Tees Street, Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID

Man guilty of murdering pensioner in 'revenge' for Israel conflict

North News picture of the scene in Millfield, dated 25/04/2024

Pictures show murder investigation continuing

What's On

Jamie Oliver dishes up a new recipe on Jamie's Air Fryer Meals (Picture: Chris Terry/Jamie Oliver Enterprises/Channel 4)

Jamie's Air Fryer Meals review: Cashing in on a culinary craze

Black Samphire is going to premiere at Sunderland Shorts Film Festival. Photograph: Silicon Gothic

Horror movie inspired by norovirus outbreak in city due to premiere

Digital Kylie Minogue in I Should Be So Lucky at Sunderland Empire

Month-long Pride in Sunderland celebrations announced

Retro

Life on Wearside in 1964 - the year when rail services changed forever.

The golden age of the train in Sunderland
60 years ago today: A golden age captured on film
Chris Cordner

Make it your mission to look back through these McDonald's scenes.

Nine memorable photos of McDonald's staff in Sunderland

Phil Drabble, left, who went down a storm as a VIP speaker in Washington in 1983.

When Phil Drabble visited Sunderland, bringing tales of rat catching

A gallery of retro photos on the table. Tell us if you can serve up memories of your own.

Nine table tennis memories from Sunderland's past

Worms, jellyfish, eels, ladybirds, spiders. We've seen them all.

When creatures invaded Sunderland

Homes & Gardens

Figures are based on the median house price during the year ending in March 2023, according to the latest Office for National Statistics data.

The 18 cheapest neighbourhoods to buy a home in Sunderland
They include three areas where a home costs less than £90,000 on average.
Kevin Clark

Figures are based on the median house price during the year ending in March 2023, according to the latest Office for National Statistics data

The 18 costliest places to buy a home in Sunderland

New subscription free Ring video doorbell alternative from Imou.

New subscription free ring video doorbell alternative from Imou

North East houses prices rose faster than the rest of the country in February

North East house prices rising at sharpest rate in the UK

Pick up as many plastic-free groceries as you can during your next food shop. Wholesalers and even some leading supermarkets now offer pasta, rice and cereals by weight – just bring your Kilner® Jar (RRP from £3) and fill up!

Build a greener kitchen this Earth Day with ideas from Kilner®

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

WordwheelPit yourself against the clock with our simple anagram game

Lifestyle

The meeting points where you rendezvous-ed with your pals in Sunderland.

Nine Sunderland meeting spots from before the age of the mobile phone

Stock up on all your retro needs in this set of Sunderland shops from the 1980s.

11 Sunderland shops from the 1980s you may have forgotten existed

Sunderland's preparations for the visit of famous US hero Ulysses S Grant.

The American Civil War general who came to Sunderland

A gallery of photos spanning 14 years of Mere Knolls Road. Over to you to share memories of them.

Nine memorable pictures from Mere Knolls Road

People

How the Echo broke the news on April 27, 1976

The night Sid James died on stage at the Sunderland Empire
When Sid James took to the stage at Sunderland Empire, he was one of the most recognisable faces in the country.
Kevin Clark

Alison Broadbent and representatives from NE Amputee

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The patrol vessel on operation in the harbour area.

People urged to 'stay safe' in the water after patrol crew save a life

From left: Hedworth Court resident Jimmy, Louise Bassett and Marc Edwards of Gentoo, Claire Wrightson and Geoff Hodgkiss of Equans.

Gentoo thanks high-rise tenants

The city's residents came together to celebrate the Hindu festivals of Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti.

Sunderland unites to celebrate Hindu festivals

Best In Sunderland

Owners take over Seaham's popular Coalface micropub

Seaham's popular Studio B launches own Cute and Curvy line

Davey's Mexicana heading to STACK Seaburn

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

Business

Andrew Little and Gillian Sayburn of Begbies Traynor in Newcastle

North East businesses see rise in financial distress as cost of living crisis co...

Andrew Little and Gillian Sayburn of Begbies Traynor in Newcastle

North East businesses see rise in financial distress as cost of living crisis co...

Hylton Lane Estate man Colin Hird who took up the Enterprise Allowance Scheme to launch his own business.

The guitarist who launched a musical business

The Percy Hedley Foundation design first inclusive Show Home with Barratt Homes North East

Students from the Percy Hedley Foundation design first inclusive Show Home with ...

(Left to right) LM Global Telecoms founders Terry Lewis, Mike Mead and Gary Luther.

The men connecting the region's best loved charities and institutions

Neil Spann (left) and Ross Nagle with an example of the Power Roll solar panels.

The company revolutionising solar power and tackling climate change

Recommended

Jay McGuinness is coming to Sunderland.

Chance to meet Wanted star Jay

Reminiscing on Sunderland Harriers and, in particular, the year when Les Arnott, had a special reason for missing the London Marathon.

Sunderland man's unique London Marathon experience in 1991

Supporters of the Fans Museum charity bike ride were out in force.

Sunderland legends join in Fans Museum bike challenge

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