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Eddie Howe and Dan Burn received the degree of Doctor of Civil Law. (Photo: Raoul Dixon/North News)

Blyth footballing hero awarded honorary degree

Cecil Irwin, pictured here in 1971, back row second from left, made his debut for Sunderland aged 16 years and 166 days. Picture: R. L. Palmer/Express/Getty Images

Tribute to former Ashington manager Cecil Irwin

As an Official Partner, the brands will gain global visibility throughout the Premier League season at all home matches, including 19 Premier league matches and domestic cup games

Ad Feature Nottingham Forest FC lands another sponsorship deal

Vandals caused damage to the pitch at Shielfield Park over the weekend. Picture: Berwick Rangers

Vandals damage Shielfield Park

Jill Scott celebrates after England's UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final victory over Germany

Jill Scott to be awarded freedom of the city of Sunderland

Newcastle International Airport is getting ready for a busy summer with hundreds of job vacancies still available.

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Louise Wanless being presented with the John Fotheringham Award by Kevin Ball in 2019 at a ceremony held at Ramside Hall.

Kevin Ball leads tributes to Sunderland AFC's media chief Louise Wanless

Northumbria Police Sgnt Steve Chappell and PC Greg Huntley, Sunderland City Council road safety members Karen Turnbull and Gemma Strong, Sunderland Foundation coach Jack Gray, Northern Saints Primary School pupils Frankie, Lily, Leia and Jayden, Coun Kevin Johnston and RSGB NE’s Peter Slater and Cheryl Ford-Lyddon.

Clubs back Euro 2020 drink driving campaign

Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton looks on prior to the Sky Bet League One match between Northampton Town and Bristol Rovers.

Sunderland AFC gossip: Cats linked with ex-Premier League player

Dragon's Den star Sara Davies, left, with Gemma Lowery - CEO of the Bradley Lowery Foundation.

Dragon's Den star Sara Davies backs launch of Bradley Lowery Foundation's '6k in...

Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United have teamed up in a bid to improve the region's mental health.

Football rivalry put aside in mental health drive
Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United are working together to promote mental health with the launch of their #BeAGameChanger campaign.
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Sunderland AFC has said an inquiry will be carried out into the video.

Sunderland AFC launches inquiry into Gary Speed fans chant video

Sunderland owner Stewart Donald has spoken out about the video after it emerged on social media.

Sunderland AFC boss Stewart Donald condemns vile video of fans' sick Gary Speed ...

Banning orders are issued either following a conviction for a football-related offence, or following a complaint by a local police force

Football banning orders: How Newcastle United, Sunderland AFC and other North Ea...

Former Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce could be dancing his way onto our tellies!

Former Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United boss Sam Allardyce rumoured to appear...

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Sunderland AFC legends Niall Quinn and Peter Reid to be reunited at city talk

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Sunderland AFC legends Niall Quinn and Peter Reid to be reunited at city talk

Niall Quinn finally became a Roker player in £1.3m record deal. Boss Peter Reid helps new boy Niall Quinn settle in at Roker Park from the Sunderland Echo Thursday August 15 1996

Sunderland AFC legends Niall Quinn and Peter Reid to be reunited at city talk

Niall Quinn finally became a Roker player in 1.3m record deal. Boss Peter Reid helps new boy Niall Quinn settle in at Roker Park from the Sunderland Echo Thursday August 15 1996

Sunderland AFC Legends Niall Quinn and Peter Reid to be reunited at city talk

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