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All eyes on the city centre for our 'world-class' new hospital
It’s been rising into Sunderland's skyline for just over two years - and the city’s ‘game-changing’ new £48m healthcare facility is now complete.
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May 30, 2026
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Celebrity line-up announced for festival
Visitors at a popular food festival can expect to be wowed as a host of culinary talent gets ready to take to the stage later this summer.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
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Black Cats linked with move for Kondogbia
Sunderland are ‘close’ to agreeing a deal to sign Marseille midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia - according to reports in France.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
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Booze rage puts repeat offender back in court
A Sunderland man committed a hat-trick of offending own goals when he breached an order targeting his anti-social behaviour three times in one go, a court heard.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
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O'Nien: I'm going nowhere, this is a pinch-me moment
Luke O’Nien insists he has no intention of leaving Sunderland after the club secured Europa League qualification, joking that the next step is to reach the Champions League.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
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£220m to the winners
Due to another reshuffle, only champions Middlesbrough went up to the top flight automatically.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
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Cirkin still has a future at the Black Cats, says legend Arca
Julio Arca believes Sunderland will ‘probably try to keep’ Dennis Cirkin this summer, though the former Black Cats favourite admits the player’s own desire for regular football could be key.
2 min |
May 30, 2026
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Sunderland Women release retained list
Sunderland Women are set for a significant summer rebuild after it was confirmed that eight players would be leaving the club this summer.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
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Dementia ‘missed at every stage’ in system of ‘denial’
Patients face long waits for diagnosis adding to the stress
3 min |
May 30, 2026
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New launches Four to watch this week
Not Suitable For Work (8 episodes, streaming from June 2 exclusively on Disney+)
2 min |
May 30, 2026
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Somewhere over the rainbow is a gem of a film about friendship
In 2075, a girl witnesses a mysterious boy in a rainbow suit fall from the sky.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
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It's a perfect performance from students
Youngsters at a performing arts academy in Durham were crowned national winners of a Eurovision-inspired challenge.
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May 30, 2026
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5 underrated host cities of the World Cup to travel to
You've likely heard of, or even visited, the key big hitters hosting The FIFA World Cup 2026 this summer: Miami, Toronto, Mexico City, Boston, LA...
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May 30, 2026
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'It's original in a very cool way'
Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman and filmmaker Daniel Roher talk about the intersection of creativity and identity and their new film Tuner, which is in cinemas this weekend.
4 min |
May 30, 2026
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Huge new wellness resort coming to Manchester
As the first ‘Therme’ is being built in the UK, here’s what
3 min |
May 30, 2026
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It might not be coming home but football can be a beautiful game
The World Cup starts in a couple of weeks, and while I may have mixed feelings about the expanded format, FIFA’s focus on finance and the whole Trumpiness of the thing, there’s one thing I’m sure of – England won’t win it.
2 min |
May 30, 2026
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Country life and being all at sea
It is often thought that nothing happens in the countryside.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
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Back to nature for final resting place
Many people are opting to go back to nature by selecting a green burial for when they die.
2 min |
May 30, 2026
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Cyclist goes the extra mile to support his best friend
The big story of the last seven days
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May 30, 2026
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Big games on big screens for World Cup with Stack
You can watch every kick of the ball in the big games of the world’s biggest football event with screenings at Stack Seaburn.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
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James and Lesley lend their voices
Acting dynasty also in on act as new thriller added to audiobook output
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May 30, 2026
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SAFC store is a new signing at The Bridges
An SAFC club shop is finally returning to The Bridges.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
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'I like to think it has altered the way people think about farming'
Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper embrace the evolution of farming in the fifth series of Prime Video's Clarkson's Farm.
3 min |
May 30, 2026
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Le Bris is already one of Black Cats' best bosses, says Phillips
Sunderland icon Kevin Phillips has claimed that head coach Regis Le Bris ‘has to be up there’ amongst the club’s best ever managers following the Black Cats’ qualification for the Europa League.
1 min |
May 30, 2026
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Xhaka and O'Nien's kind gesture to support staff
Granit Xhaka and Luke O'Nien have shown their appreciation for Sunderland’s support staff with a classy handwritten note after the club's historic season.
1 min |
May 29, 2026
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The Futureheads performing a playlist of stories and songs
Sunderland sons The Futureheads are promising a special evening of conversation, stories and song as they announce their latest show.
2 min |
May 29, 2026
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E-vehicle storage and charging unit plans
Plans have been submitted for a new e-vehicle storage and charging facility which would serve one of Sunderland’s high-rise residential estates.
1 min |
May 29, 2026
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Call for volunteers to support patients
Marie Curie is appealing for volunteers to support patients nearing the end of life at Sunderland Royal Hospital as part of a new partnership with South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
1 min |
May 29, 2026
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'No evidence' of a link between migration and joblessness among young people - author
The latest rise in young people not in education, employment or training - Neets - has been driven by a record number who are classed as being economically inactive.
2 min |
May 29, 2026
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Evening of ‘Sound and Vision’ with David Bowie’s paintings and music
In a real coup for Sunderland’s newest art gallery, it will show original artworks by the one and only David Bowie.
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