Sunderland Echo
The Bard's much maligned wife is finally given a substantial role
For films and books about Shakespeare's life, there is little source material to draw on beyond the few known facts of the great writer's parentage, hometown, marriage, children, property and death, writes Roberta Garrett, senior lecturer in Literature and Cultural Studies at the University of East London.
3 min |
January 13, 2026
Sunderland Echo
Ideal January reset supersets workout routine
This workout is designed to get you moving, build strength, and kickstart your fitness for the new year.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
Sunderland Echo
Councils to be given more powers to combat cars parking on pavements
'New and improved' powers to make pavements safer
1 min |
January 13, 2026
Sunderland Echo
Major housing development taking shape in historic area
It's one of the cornerstone developments helping to change the face of Sunniside - and the new homes are really starting to take shape.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
Sunderland Echo
Terraced home offers character, style and modern living
A three-bedroom mid-terraced home in Prospect Terrace, East Boldon, on the market through Andrew Craig for an asking price of £249,950.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
Sunderland Echo
Five common mistakes people regularly make come January
January often starts with good intentions.
2 min |
January 13, 2026
Sunderland Echo
Defending champions Eagles KO'd by the 49ers
San Francisco scored a late go-ahead touchdown and were able to hold off the Philadelphia Eagles with the clock winding down as the 49ers eliminated the defending champions 23-19.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
Sunderland Echo
Grieving mum backs new law after partner was killed by drink-driver
A Sunderland woman whose partner was killed by a driver who tested as being over both the drink and drug-drive limits believes new legislation in the government's new Road Safety Strategy will save lives.
3 min |
January 13, 2026
Sunderland Echo
Hospital chiefs defend test mistakes after paying £653k in compensation
SUNDERLAND BRIEFING
2 min |
January 13, 2026
Sunderland Echo
Charity went bust after employee stole over £280k from its account
An employee who caused the bankruptcy of a Sunderland charity by plundering over a quarter of a million pounds from its bank account is facing jail.
2 min |
January 13, 2026
Sunderland Echo
Moyes: There's a way to lose – we didn't show that...
David Moyes admitted he was frustrated with his Everton penalty takers after Robin Roefs saved all three in Saturday's shootout to secure Sunderland's place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
Sunderland Echo
Rayan Ait-Nouri could make City return in Carabao Cup
Rayan Ait-Nouri could return for Manchester City in their Carabao Cup semifinal first leg at Newcastle United tonight.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Chance to offer a bit of feedback and show some appreciation too
After taking down the decorations on Twelfth Night we always take a moment to go back through the cards and reread the messages.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Clubbing icon Cream booked for weekender with top DJs
Preston Weekender has revealed its all-star lineup for this year's festival in Flag Market.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Man who repeatedly stabbed probation officer jailed for life
A man who repeatedly stabbed a probation officer with a large kitchen knife during a brutal and terrifying attack has been jailed for life.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Pete Doherty: 'Playing old songs is emotional ... they're so intense'
On the record
1 min |
January 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Croft hopeful of seeing Shetty develop more with Red Rose
Lancashire men's head coach Steven Croft has high hopes for Arav Shetty, who has signed a two-year contract with the Red Rose.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
New road planned to prevent pub being cut off from customers
Flood defence works would isolate pub without access plan
1 min |
January 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Caritas Care calls for more foster carers as Preston families share how 'Being a Family' changes a child's life
Preston charity and not for profit fostering agency Caritas Care is appealing for more people to come forward to foster.
3 min |
January 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Lancashire Resilience Forum launches safer winter campaign
The Lancashire Resilience Forum is launching a month-long campaign to promote valuable tips to help individuals and communities across the county to be better prepared for potential winter emergencies such as freezing weather, flooding and power cuts.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
The Bard's much maligned wife is finally given a substantial role
Roberta Garrett on Hamnet
3 min |
January 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Dawson savours the limelight after historic FA Cup victory
Lancaster lad Paul Dawson was the talk of the football world on Saturday after he inspired Macclesfield to arguably the greatest cup upset ever.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
'Something just told me it was right time to go'
Ryan Lowe says he took the decision to leave his role as PNE boss one game into the 2024/25 season because he felt the time was right to \"pass the baton on.
2 min |
January 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Defending champions Eagles KO'd by the 49ers
San Francisco scored a late go-ahead touchdown and were able to hold off the Philadelphia Eagles with the clock winding down as the 49ers eliminated the defending champions 23-19.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
9 ways to weave chic chalet style into your scheme
Time to nail the Alpine lodge look, says Sam Wylie-Harris
1 min |
January 13, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Defending champions Eagles KO'd by the 49ers
San Francisco scored a late go-ahead touchdown and were able to hold off the Philadelphia Eagles with the clock winding down as the 49ers eliminated the defending champions 23-19.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Tough D-Max picks up some new customers
V-Cross ticks the boxes for lifestyle users, writes Rob Auchterlonie
2 min |
January 13, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
£500,000 milestone for families of poorly children at Leeds hospital
For families of children with cancer like little Noah Butterfield, Eckersley House at Leeds Children's Hospital provides a lifeline during a dark time.
3 min |
January 13, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Scrapyard blaze caused by wrongly discarded battery
The cause of a huge blaze at a Leeds scrapyard has been confirmed.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
It's time to smash the taboos and to stop women suffering in silence
For years Vicky Taylor was told to live with crippling pain.
3 min |