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Adam Johnson trial: 'Footballer googled age of consent' and other points from today's opening17:30
Adam Johnson trial: Footballer thought girl was deleting WhatsApp messages12:55
Richard Gere plans dance troupe reunion in Sunderland14:51
Adam Johnson 'contacted girl fan on Facebook before sex act in Range Rover', trial hears17:19
Impossible to say whether Sunderland Royal Hospital falls contributed to councillor's death16:12
More lane closures on A1231 as work continues on new Sunderland bridge05:00
Fare dodger punched inspector who woke him up asking to see Metro ticket15:53
Sunderland drivers urged to keep cars locked after spate of thefts15:51
Ice and Fire in Durham festival to see sculptures and beacons adorn city streets14:50
Wayne Rooney: Sunderland clash is 'must win' for Manchester United14:46
Signed Sunderland shirts, secret messages and car park meetings: Today at Adam Johnson's trial09:47
Take a virtual tour of new £29million Sunderland College city centre campus13:37
Street attacker admits leaving Nissan worker in coma with one brutal blow13:11
Manchester United without EIGHT players for Sunderland match13:05
Chris Young: Do Sunderland really have the options to alter midfield make-up?12:25
Wearside Matters '“ All together for better health12:01
Child sex attacker found guilty of two more charges over rape and assault of woman12:17
Wearside League land TWR as title sponsor11:53
New restaurant bringing taste of America to Washington officially opens11:25
Premier League doesn't need fans to survive '“ but football is about more than finance18:00
Do Sunderland need to '˜gamble' in the relegation battle? Sam Allardyce responds10:07
Ex-Newcastle United striker and South Shields target joins League One Fleetwood Town09:54
Runner raises £10,000 with marathon-a-day challenge09:52
Struggling Sunderland school takes big steps to improvement05:00
Tomato man fighting to save our salads: Why gardeners must be on red alert09:23
E-cigs could damage airways more than traditional cigarettes, finds study09:22
Project to end mobile phone '˜not spots' a flop, admits minister08:58
Metro bosses plan weekend of modernisation work09:11
Dad died after routine hospital procedure10:45
Sunderland v Manchester United picture quiz: Can you name these 10 players?08:49
We deserve much better08:30
Single launch at Sunderland's Pop Recs08:41
Club shows generosity08:39
Website for reunions08:20
Are these the 10 worst chat-up lines of all time? Let us know yours ahead of Valentine's Day08:35
Paddy was a great man08:23
Justice for Gemma: Family hope to force public inquiry over killing05:30
WATCH: On-loan Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher scores first Marseille goal07:39
Metro chiefs apologise as more delays hit commuters15:09
Hartlepool United and Craig Hignett: The perfect fit says Boro legend Higgy06:30
Sunderland toppled from top spot by Manchester United U21s06:30
Chelsea v Newcastle: Janmaat looking to end Hiddink's unbeaten run12:00
Wearside League: McVay, Crew quick to strengthen Silksworth CW09:30
Northern League: Gordon back to bolster Ryhope CW for Darlington RA trip11:00
Northern League: Washington boss guns for Red Star after midweek setback17:00
Over-40s League: Ivy Legends end East End record, but they were so close to memorable win18:00
Durham Alliance Combination League: Laidler, Clasper double up to deny battling New Westlea09:00
New boss Hignett tells Pools squad: You can all be our saviours08:00
Injury could force Sunderland right-back change against Manchester United09:00
Sam Allardyce delivers prediction over how Sunderland can beat Manchester United06:00
Ex-Arsenal defender faces mini pre-season in bid to earn Sunderland deal11:00
Wise Men Say: Victory over Manchester United can kickstart Sunderland's escape