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Stokes set for tough talks after Ashes series
Ben Stokes is ready to dish out some hard truths to England’s men’s Test team after accepting the shine has come off his reign as captain.
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January 10, 2026
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Trai vows to 'put things right' after Brentford defeat
Trai Hume has pledged a strong reaction from the Sunderland dressing room after they fell to an emphatic defeat at Brentford.
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January 10, 2026
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Le Bris leaving it late to decide which returning AFCON stars face Everton
Régis Le Bris says he will make a late decision on his Sunderland XI to face Everton in the FA Cup as he assesses the availability of a number of players for today's third-round clash.
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January 10, 2026
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I feel freer with Congo than Cats – Sadiki
Noah Sadiki admits he feels 'even freer' playing for DR Congo than he does for Sunderland.
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January 10, 2026
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Fire chiefs step up action against deliberate fires to target hot spots
Fire brigade chiefs stressed work is taking place to tackle deliberate fires across the Tyne and Wear region after the latest figures showed incidents rose by a third compared to the previous year.
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January 10, 2026
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Council seat to stay vacant until next elections
Local authority chiefs have confirmed a seat on Sunderland City Council is to remain vacant until May's local elections following the death of a much-loved councillor.
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January 10, 2026
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2016 - The year the stars went out?
Bowie's death on January 10th was the first domino in a year that became notorious for an unprecedented roll call of lost legends.
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January 10, 2026
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Bowie in the North East
From riots at City Hall to football shirts at the Riverside, the Starman had a special, chaotic connection with the region.
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January 10, 2026
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Also coming to streaming
Hijack (Apple TV+, from January 12)
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January 10, 2026
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Matete completes permanent move to League Two MK Dons
Jay Matete has completed a permanent move to League Two outfit MK Dons, Sunderland have confirmed.
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January 10, 2026
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Space invaders
Time to get down off that shelf
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January 10, 2026
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Investigation into bottle attack on man
A man has been left with serious facial injuries after reportedly being struck with a glass bottle and racially abused.
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January 10, 2026
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When Sunderland began their defence of the FA Cup
As Sunderland prepare to start this year's FA Cup campaign at Everton today, it is 52 years since the Black Cats began the defence of their glorious trophy win with a third round tie against Carlisle United in January 1974. These photos are from the two ties.
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January 10, 2026
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How David Bowie's death marked the end of an era
It still feels like a glitch in the simulation.
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January 10, 2026
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Nicholls looks to Kajikia for more Fontwell success
Kajikia is worth another chance in the tigerbet.co.uk Money Back Specials Handicap Hurdle at Fontwell.
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January 10, 2026
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HORSE RACING Bright forecast ahead of star duo's rematch
Gordon Elliott is relishing a rematch between Brighterdaysahead and Lossiemouth in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.
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January 10, 2026
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King's documentary on his passion for nature will go global
Streaming now
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January 10, 2026
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This is what Sunderland's fans can expect from this transfer window
Sunderland intend to be active during this January transfer window, though the emphasis will be on quality rather than quantity.
3 min |
January 10, 2026
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Culture change sees drop in amount of booze drunk by younger people
City health chiefs have reported that they have seen a \"reduction in alcohol consumption\" among younger residents in Sunderland.
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January 10, 2026
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Milestone step for major green energy project
A leading battery energy storage (BESS) operator has secured a milestone infrastructure agreement with the National Grid to accelerate the building development of a new renewable energy project in Sunderland over the next five years.
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January 10, 2026
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Skiing in Sölden - with a touch of luxury
Visiting one of Austria's highest skiable regions for its snow
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January 10, 2026
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'Appalling' racist tirade at police following funeral
An offshore worker shouted 'free Tommy Robinson' and directed abusive language at Kier Starmer during a racist tirade at a police officer who arrested him for lashing out after a family funeral.
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January 10, 2026
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Apartments development will help 'keep city centre vibrant'
Plans to transform the upper floors of a high street bank on Wearside into apartments have been given the green light by council development bosses.
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January 10, 2026
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Waiting for the Out is a rare drama that allows you to think
Modern life is rubbish really, helter-skelter, pell-mell, 100 miles an hour.
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January 10, 2026
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Also out Murder and politics – what gets your vote?
Fans of Nordic Noir will lap up The Living Dead, the new release from Christoffer Carlsson and the third book in his Hallandssviten series.
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January 10, 2026
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England forward hit with three-game ban
England and Gloucester lock Arthur Clark has received a three-match suspension after striking Newcastle's Jamie Hodgson with a forearm in retaliation to being punched.
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January 10, 2026
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Wainwright will depart Dragons for the Tigers
Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright will join Leicester from the Dragons at the end of the season.
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January 10, 2026
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Wales star may miss the start of the Six Nations
Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau could miss the start of the Guinness Six Nations after suffering a calf injury playing for Cardiff.
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January 10, 2026
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Ditching benefit cap will benefit over 67k children
New figures show more than 67,000 children in the North East are set to benefit following the Government's decision to scrap the two-child cap on child benefit.
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January 10, 2026
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Why is there still no official David Bowie biopic?
In a world where Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman shattered box office records, the absence of a blockbuster David Bowie biopic feels like a glaring omission.
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