The one and only Charlie Hurley in 1964 and 2016.

Fans' memorial service to honour Sunderland legend Charlie Hurley

The case was heard at Newcastle Crown Court. (Photo by National World)

Convicted sex offender breached court order three time, court hears

Live LIVE: Sunderland City Council elections 2024

Sneak peek at Maker & Faber as new landmark buildings gear up to open

(left to right) Co-owner Lee Taylor, manager Dean Martins and fellow co-owner Dean Kelly.

Watch as I enjoy preview tour of Washington's Bargain Clearance Centre

The pill press and some of the tablets seized

Four arrests after drugs and pill presser are seized in raid

Maxim founder Graham Conway

Sunderland's Maxim creates 250 jobs as it targets £20million turnover

Business

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Police are looking to trace these electric motorcycle riders.

Police warning over electric motorbikes and danger riders

They all appeared at Newcastle Crown court unless otherwise stated.

21 people jailed or given suspended sentences during April

David Cook starts his cycling challenge to raise £5,000 for his 11-year-old nephew who has muscular dystrophy in order to buy an all terrain wheelchair.

Watch uncle on cycling challenge for all-terrain wheelchair for nephew

Sunderland AFC

Sunderland released their latest accounts on Thursday

Accounts analysis: KLD plan, debt to ownership & transfer spending
Sunderland released their latest set of financial accounts this week, covering the 2022/23 season
Phil Smith

Rohl delivers SAFC verdict amid head coach links and relegation battle

Who is Will Still? The Sunderland-linked ex-Reims boss

Former Stade de Reims boss Will Still

What Still has previously said about Sunderland links & his next job

Every Sunderland manager rumour rated amid major Will Still update

Will Still has left his role in Ligue 1

Will Still becomes free agent as Ligue 1 club release statement

Sunderland's Championship rivals release 10 players after promotion

Supercomputer predicts final day as Sunderland involved in key game

Sunderland's Stadium of Light

£9m mil loss explained and what you need to know from SAFC accounts

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Dan Neil playing for Sunderland. Picture by FRANK REID

SAFC and Sheff Wed team news - seven ruled out and four doubts

SAFC legend delivers verdict on head coach search and striker issue

Fair-play points: 11

Sunderland duo ranked in Championship's dirtiest players

Bayern Munich U19 boss Rene Maric

Every Sunderland manager rumour rated from Rene Maric to Gus Poyet

Crime

Gary Belfield. Picture issued by Northumbria Police.

Family pay tribute to dad who died after alleged attack

Undated family handout photo of Robbie Robson with his partner Kristie Graham and their son. Mr Robson, 38, from Tyne and Wear, was battered to death to death with a 10kg iron weight by colleague and room-mate Scott Forrest, 43, in their accommodation on a rig off the coast of Qatar in 2022. His family are appealing against the "woeful" 10-year sentence handed down to his Scottish killer in December. Issue date: Wednesday May 1, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story LEGAL Qatar. Photo credit should read: Family handout/PA Wire

Family of man killed on oil rig appeals against ‘lenient’ sentence

Lee John Sewell.

Man jailed after April Fools' Day burglary and Farm Foods sock raid

Sunderland Royal Hospital.

Man disarmed after taking 12-inch knife to Sunderland Royal Hospital

Two men have been charged over the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree

Two men charged after felling of landmark Sycamore Gap tree

North News picture of police in Millfield, dated 25/04/2024

Sunderland murder accused appears at crown court via videolink

What's On

Sunderland Shorts Film Festival returns with star-studded line-up

Crewe Hall Hotel - our base for the two days.

Julie Marshall takes part in treasure hunt with a difference

Sunderland wedding dresses tell fascinating story of fashion

Cha cha check out these 15 different dance photos from Sunderland's past.

15 fantastic pictures capturing dancing memories in Sunderland

Retro

Looking at Luxdon's in Sunderland in nine Echo archive images.

Nine pictures of life at Luxdon's, the legendary laundry
Photos from 1958, 1979 and 1981
Chris Cordner

Aromas that you might associate with Sunderland's past.

The super smells that Sunderland is best known for

Laughs, sleepovers and paper aeroplanes in this set of Sunderland Echo archive photos.

11 theme events in May - including Lumpy Rug and Naked Gardening Day

We're on board with memories of your trips on the school bus.

Seven pictures of Sunderland school bus trips near and far

The big moment in the pre match preliminaries as Raich Carter presents his players to King George VI.

When Sunderland roared at Wembley in 1937

Homes & Gardens

Valiant Portable Folding Picnic BBQ – Yellow, Currently priced at £49.99.

Get set for summer with Amazon.co.uk with sun protection, beach goodies and more
Get set for summer with Amazon.co.uk with sun protection, beach goodies and much more on offer.
Stephanie Bateman

Folding Chair 2 Pack - Disney Alice in Wonderland Print. £30

Create enchanting tea party with Disney’s Alice in Wonderland collection

Air Fryer

Expert Unveils Easy Hack to Keep Your Air Fryer Spotless!

Get your garden looking like this

Expert Reveals 7 Tips To Get Your Garden Summer-Ready

Sunderland is one of the cheapest places in the country to get on the property ladder

Sunderland is one of UK's cheapest cities to get on property ladder

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

WordwheelPit yourself against the clock with our simple anagram game

Lifestyle

Thornbury Castle boats 27 bedchambers each one taking its name from one of the fiery monarch’s six wives or other famous Tudor figures.

Find out why Thornbury Castle was voted Britain's best romantic hotel

New cinema signage installed as Omniplex gears up to open

Some of the gems which make Sunderland sparkle.

Nine Wearside gems you'll find in a fact-filled new book

Our Echo archive gallery has 11 photos from the Roker Hotel spanning 60 years of its history.

11 pictures from the Roker Hotel over the years

People

Sadie Gudge, six, is already Little Miss Galaxy UK.

Sunderland star Sadie to represent her country in US pageant
It’s off to Florida for Sadie and family
Tony Gillan

Dr Shaz Wahid.

Hospital chief's call to ease pressure on bank holiday services

The ARC Adoption North East team celebrating the agency's 10th birthday.

Adoption agency celebrates decade of finding loving homes for children

The council says blue badge holders park free 'in all our on-street parking facilities', but there are no signs to confirm this on North Road.

Anger over Seaham's disabled parking charges

How the Echo broke the news on April 27, 1976

The night Sid James died on stage at the Sunderland Empire

Best In Sunderland

Inside Roker Hotel's grand ballroom after £500,000 transformation

Owners take over Seaham's popular Coalface micropub

Cole unveils new look and menu

Seaham's popular Studio B launches own Cute and Curvy line

Business

Jason Lovell, director at Build Secure and Sarah Downs, recruitment officer at Foster Care Associates North East.

Sunderland's own 'Silicon Valley' continues to attract new businesses

Cutting the ribbon. Submitted picture.

Ad Feature Mayor inaugurates Sweeney Miller Law’s new Sunderland office

Any more anyone?

Aldi asks Wearside shoppers if they want more stores

The store's workers made it into the headlines in all of these scenes over the years.

Nine pictures of B&Q workers from 2003 to 2013

Landmark pubs sold to new owners

Windows installed as Maker & Faber offices near completion

Recommended

The old Sun FM logo.

Goodbye to Sunderland radio station Sun FM

Jay McGuinness is coming to Sunderland.

Chance to meet Wanted star Jay

Reminiscing on Sunderland Harriers and, in particular, the year when Les Arnott, had a special reason for missing the London Marathon.

Sunderland man's unique London Marathon experience in 1991

Supporters of the Fans Museum charity bike ride were out in force.

Sunderland legends join in Fans Museum bike challenge

UK Trending

Michael Perkins is fighting for right to park on his own drive in Warndon, Worcester

Watch: Council ban owner of 'eyesore' motorhome from parking on drive

High pressure will start to build, potentially bringing a more settled, drier, period in May 2024.

Video weather forecast: Will we enjoy a heatwave this Bank Holiday?

Man takes a dog to a polling station

Watch: Can you take your dog to polling stations?

Network Rail staff work to remove an SUV from the track after it was hit by a train on a crossing at Redcar Central, Middlesbrough, on Wednesday May 1 2024.

Watch footage of car vs train crash aftermath - vehicle left crushed

Football team includes heroes suffering with critical heart conditions

Prince William and Kevin discuss their favourite cake.

Watch: Prince William and nursery child discuss their favourite cake

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