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A new chapter for James after publishing first novel
A Houghton man has published his first novel at the age of 50 after working in the IT industry for 30 years.
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April 18, 2026
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Robert Plant honoured as Record Store Day legend
Robert Plant has been named as the latest recipient of Record Store Day's Record Store Legend award.
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April 18, 2026
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Charity to benefit from sales
Record Store Day UK is helping raise money for its official charity partner, War Child.
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April 18, 2026
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Recuperation for potted plants
The multipurpose use of a greenhouse brings another dimension to gardening.
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April 18, 2026
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Teenager Amy has first book of poems published
A 16-year-old is excited to have her first collection of poems published which explores a range of topics including grief, mental health, body image, feminism, love and childhood.
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April 18, 2026
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End of an era as cafe is set to close after 106 years
A family-run business in Seaham is closing its doors later this year after 106 years in business.
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April 18, 2026
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Also out Witches, root folk, half bears and kidnap
The bestselling author of Famous Last Words and Wrong Place Wrong Time, Gillian McAllister, delivers another atmospheric, taut and incredibly twisty thriller, as a woman is blackmailed into committing a crime in order to save her kidnapped teenage daughter.
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April 18, 2026
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Minnie can Moveit and claim a win at Plumpton
Moveit Like Minnie can handle an increased trip in the BetGoodwin Sussex Stayers' Handicap Hurdle at Plumpton.
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April 18, 2026
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Greenhouse crucial for nurturing plants
The greenhouse is the engine room of our garden such is its use throughout the year, but in terms of importance the April - May divide is crucial as it nurtures young edible and ornamental plants through occasionally inclement weather.
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April 18, 2026
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Police reissue plea to find Kieran's killer - four years after body found
Nearly four years on from the discovery of Sunderland teenager Kieran Williams in a makeshift grave, Northumbria Police have reiterated that the 18-year-old's killer remains at large.
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April 18, 2026
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New owners to help pull the pints at popular pub
The new owners of the popular Ivy House pub are looking forward to a bright future for the establishment.
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April 18, 2026
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Keep calm, be kind and keep busy - Myrtle shares secret to hitting 105
Happy birthday to you Myrtle!
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April 18, 2026
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'Out of destruction comes new life,
Josh O'Connor chats about his new film Rebuilding, in which he plays a Colorado cowboy who loses his ranch to a wildfire. The film is in cinemas this weekend
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April 18, 2026
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Parting from Hamnet and 'towering' Jessie is such sweet sorrow
In late 16th-century England, Agnes, a healer sensitive to the world around her, builds a home with William, a local tutor and aspiring playwright.
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April 18, 2026
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Geoff's legacy will live on with annual city walk
An annual event is being planned to remember the Sunderland music legend Geoff Docherty.
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April 18, 2026
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Karate students bring back medal haul from Malta
Dokan Karate Club travelled to Malta for the WKA World Championships recently and 15 youngsters became world champions as a result.
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April 18, 2026
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Fundraiser in memory of 'one of a kind' mum
Family and friends gathered together at the weekend in memory of a Sunderland woman who sadly died earlier this year.
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April 18, 2026
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Mukiele: We'll fight to the end in our bid to qualify for Europe
Sunderland defender Nordi Mukiele has vowed that he and his teammates 'will fight until the end of the season' as they look to wrap up an improbable qualification for European football over the coming weeks.
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April 18, 2026
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New launches
Four to watch this week
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April 18, 2026
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How we end this season crucial to next term - Regis
Régis Le Bris says a strong finish to the campaign is crucial to setting Sunderland up for next season.
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April 18, 2026
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League leader Harry's the wizard we love most
Book-lovers' site reveals the top 100 titles readers cannot live without
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April 18, 2026
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Also coming to streaming
Kevin (Prime, from April 20)
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April 18, 2026
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Outdoor garden furniture trends
Style up your outdoor space with seating, lighting and decorative flourishes, says Sam Wylie-Harris
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April 18, 2026
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Holiday planning? 9 ways to make your trip more green
Exploring new destinations on holiday is a wonderful way to create lasting memories, writes Camilla Foster.
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April 18, 2026
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The vinyl revival continues to keep spinning around
Record Store Day showcases the format that refuses to die
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April 18, 2026
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Joshua gets lift training in Valencia with Usyk
Anthony Joshua has resumed training with Oleksandr Usyk to continue an enemies-turned-allies partnership that Eddie Hearn believes is revitalising the British heavyweight.
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April 18, 2026
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Former SAFC player banned from roads
Former Sunderland AFC winger Ian Poveda has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding at 100mph in a 70mph zone.
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April 18, 2026
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Connections are expecting Publish back by autumn
John Gosden is anticipating an autumn return for Publish after further diagnosis of the setback that ruled the 2000 Guineas contender out of the first half of the season
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April 18, 2026
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Ballard available for Villa trip – but may have to start on bench
Dan Ballard is available to return to the Sunderland squad at Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon, though head coach Régis Le Bris has hinted that he might be used as a substitute initially.
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April 18, 2026
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Sunderland weighing up whether to expand areas of the Stadium of Light
Sunderland are actively considering expanding the Stadium of Light but the club's interim CEO Tom Burwell says no decision has been taken at this stage.
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