Sunderland

4 hrs ago

A young white-tailed eagle is soaring through the sky with both wings outstretched.

White-tailed eagle spotted 'exploring' coast

Bird watchers speak of their amazement at seeing a young white-tailed eagle roaming the North East.

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Close up of a new yellow, grey and black Metro train. There is a post with the sign saying 41 to the right of it. The skies are grey.

Full set of new Metro trains delivered to region

Metro operator Nexus says the full fleet will be in service by the summer.

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A group of children are seated on the carpeted area of a classroom and are taking part in a song. A female teacher is leading the session and is wearing a uniform.

School speech therapy making 'massive difference'

School staff in South Tyneside and Sunderland are trained to spot speech and language issues early.

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1 day ago

A general view during local elections outside a polling station on May 05, 2022 in Sunderland, England. A black and white sign reading: "Polling station" is tied to a black metal gate. there is a grassy field behind it that leads to a tall stone church.

Sunderland local elections 2026: All you need to know

All you need to know about the 2026 local election for Sunderland City Council.

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2 days ago

Jimenez scores twice as Fulham leapfrog Sunderland into top half of table

Raul Jimenez scores twice as Fulham end a run of three consecutive defeats, with a 3-1 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League.

2 days ago

'Team spirit is still there' despite Fulham loss - Le Bris

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris says it is not unusual for a newly promoted team to struggle but insists the Black Cats "team spirit is still there" despite losing 3-1 to Fulham.

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3 days ago

A snow-topped mountain with the stone circle in the foreground which is made up of around 20 large stones on a grassy field. There are fields and trees below the mountain. There are no clouds in the sky and it is a bright, light blue.

Your pictures: The beginnings of spring

You share your photos of north-east England and Cumbria as the sun shines.

3 days ago

Andrea Raine has long brown hair with a long fringe. She is wearing silver hoops and a silver necklace. She is wearing a black blazer and a sheer red top. She is smiling while holding up a royal silver medal with a green ribbon, which is in a navy box.

Royal medals for dedicated ambulance workers

North East ambulance workers reflect on their experiences as staff are awarded long-service medals.

3 days ago

4 days ago

Peter Graham has short black hair and stubble. He is looking at the camera and has a black T-shirt.

Man due in court charged with man's murder

Gary Howe is charged with murder following the death of Peter Graham in Sunderland.

4 days ago

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