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A natural final resting place
Many people are opting to go back to nature by selecting a green burial for when they die.
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January 08, 2026
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Simple steps to take that could add £30,000 to the asking price
The start of a new year is a good time to put your house on the market - before you do, pay attention to detail: declutter, decorate, clean, colour and cultivate
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January 08, 2026
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Restaurant serves up free food and a big helping of kindness
“We just wanted to spread a bit of warmth in the New Year” says the owner of a popular restaurant as they dished out 100 free meals.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
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TV series that makes a mob offer you can't possibly refuse
One of the highest grossing movies in cinema history and winner of multiple academy awards, The Godfather was a revelation upon its release in the UK in August 1972.
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January 08, 2026
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What happened to the stars who left Sunderland in the summer?
Sunderland parted ways with a host of players in the summer, but how have they done since?
3 min |
January 08, 2026
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Banned danger driver caught on the roads again
A banned Wearside danger driver caught at the wheel has been handed a three-year roads' ban.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
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Nightwear before Christmas poses fashion dilemma...
One of the best places for spotting curious new trends is the friends’ news feed page located on Facebook.
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January 08, 2026
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Sunderland look set to miss out on Guendouzi
Sunderland-linked midfielder Matteo Guendouzi is closing in on a move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce, according to reports.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
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Durham County teams face difficult Trophy challenges
Both Durham County Liberty Trophy and Atherley Trophy teams are in action this weekend.
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January 08, 2026
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Like a lot of chocolate on your biscuit? P-p-p-pick up something else
One of Britain's most recognisable biscuit brands can no longer legally describe itself as chocolate, not because of a change in the law, but because of what is no longer in the recipe.
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January 08, 2026
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Kyrgios' loss in Brisbane hits hopes of wild card
Nick Kyrgios lost in straight sets on his latest singles comeback at the Brisbane International, dealing a blow to his hopes of an Australian Open wild card.
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January 08, 2026
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Refreshed Dacia Sandero still most affordable new car
The updated Dacia Sandero remains Britain's most affordable new car with prices starting at £14,765.
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January 08, 2026
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PO treatment was terrible
The treatment of subpostmasters was terrible, but what is particularly galling to me has been how these people were picked on when they do so much good for communities.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
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Campaigners and those harmed have now waited long enough
As 2026 begins, I find myself reflecting on the progress of my key campaigns over the past year.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
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Margins slim down south
Midlands and North West 'will overtake London for house price growth'
2 min |
January 08, 2026
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Mum's the word for heiress Paris
Hotel heiress Paris Hilton is back in the spotlight with a new documentary about her life and her return to the music scene.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
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I literally couldn't get any sleep: Sister Bliss on making Insomnia
With its nostalgic echo, classic single Insomnia by Faithless is one of dance music's best-known tracks, as popular on its 30th anniversary as it ever was.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
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Vehicle strikes on railway bridges rise by 9% in one year
Motoring news
1 min |
January 08, 2026
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Two-bedroom apartment in leafy Ashbrooke is a city gem
This property in Glen Path is on the market for £185,000 through Michael Hodgson, Sunderland.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
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Hundreds on blacklist to protect council staff from risk of violence
Hundreds of members of the public have been placed on a list by Sunderland City Council aimed at protecting council employees from \"risk of violence, aggression, or abusive behaviour\".
3 min |
January 08, 2026
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Warwick's set to beat weather at weekend
Officials at Warwick are “cautiously optimistic” Saturday’s high-profile card will go ahead, as the freezing weather continues to disrupt the fixture list and threatens to derail top-level racing at the weekend.
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January 08, 2026
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Tesco brings back blue and white striped Value logo
Tesco is bringing back its blue and white striped Value logo as it launches a “significant” step up in its price war with Aldi.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
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'I've never forgotten what they did for my girl' - Cheryl's Arctic challenge
A Sunderland mam is taking on a huge challenge to thank a South Shields charity for its support when her daughter was battling for life in hospital.
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January 08, 2026
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Le Bris open to conversations with Sunderland fringe stars
Régis Le Bris says Sunderland will hold talks with a number of players next week to determine whether a January departure, whether on loan or in a permanent deal, is the right course of action.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
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If we can improve squad, we will try - Regis
Régis Le Bris says Sunderland will not rush any decisions in the January transfer window and confirmed that no new incomings are imminent.
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January 08, 2026
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Dean's greyhounds named after Black Cat icons are on a winning run
A surprise visit from Black Cats striker Wilson Isidor to Sunderland Greyhound Stadium has prompted one trainer to name three racing greyhounds in honour of Regis Le Bris' men.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
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Baltimore sack head coach after 18 years in role
The Baltimore Ravens have ended John Harbaugh's 18-year spell as head coach after the team failed to reach the NFL playoffs.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
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Vipers come out on Top against Hartlepool rivals
South Shields Vipers avenged the Denny Cup loss to Hartlepool with a 14-2 win over the Poolies in the Top Club competition.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
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Chief can take charge against the sprinters
Plenty of inform sprinters will go to post for the SBK: Betting Without The Bull Handicap at Wolverhampton but it may pay to keep things simple and side with the top weight Zoulu Chief.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
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The bitter truth behind Britain's chocolate price shocker
Why sweet treat is getting dearer even when cocoa prices fall
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