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Did he kill before in Dubai? Murder case sentencing wrangle continues

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:16:32 GMT

THE family of Andrew Lucas face more weeks of waiting to find out if his murderer has killed before.

Rare £120,000 saline lagoon unveiled in Washington

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:42:45 GMT

ONE of the UK’s rarest habitats is being unveiled to the public on Wearside this weekend.

Washington singer in finals of national talent contest

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:29:16 GMT

TEENAGE singer Sophie Leigh is set to perform at a world-famous music venue after reaching the finals of a national talent contest.

VIDEO: Flooding damage and debris in Washington park

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:02:09 GMT

COUNCIL bosses have vowed to clear a Wearside waterway over fears it could collapse following recent downpours.

Washington attraction wins national tourism award

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:09:39 GMT

WASHINGTON’S renowned wetlands bird centre has landed another feather in its cap by winning a prestigious national tourism award.

Thieves target vehicles in Washington

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:34:59 GMT

DRIVERS are today warned to look out for thieves operating in Washington.

Budget store creates new jobs in former Washington Blockbuster branch

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:33:28 GMT

A BARGAIN trading business is expanding, opening two new stores which will generate 14 new jobs.

Nissan recalls 130,000 Sunderland-built Micras

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:50:15 GMT

NISSAN is recalling more than 130,000 Sunderland-built Micras amid safety fears over a problem with bolt which attaches the steering wheel.

Shoplifter said stolen joint of beef reminded him of his dead grandmother

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:01:11 GMT

A SHOPLIFTER had a £20,000 crown court trial over claims a stolen joint of beef reminded him of his dead grandmother.

Fridge engineer facing jail after he put in £900k injury claim – then was spotted playing rugby

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:22:42 GMT

A FRIDGE engineer was caught trying to claim nearly £1million for a work accident after he was spotted playing rugby.

Police appeal over Washigton mobile phone theft

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:49:14 GMT

POLICE are trying to trace two people they want to speak to after a phone was taken from a shop in Washington.

Sunderland postman charged with stealing mail

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:06:58 GMT

A POSTMAN has appeared in court accused of theft of money from birthday cards.

New headteacher quits school after only eight months

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:58:30 GMT

A HEADTEACHER has quit his post at one of Wearside’s best-performing schools just eight months into the job.

Floods threaten homes and leave roads hazardous

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:30:59 GMT

FIRE crews across Wearside had a busy day thanks to Saturday’s downpour.

School children get lessons in money

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:31:03 GMT

WEARSIDE MP Sharon Hodgson is calling on schools to help pupils learn about their finance.

Iron Man visits Washington school

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:37:20 GMT

YOUNGSTERS got the surprise of their lives when a superhero joined them in the classroom.

Brawl pair were passengers in fatal car crash

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:34:09 GMT

ANTHONY Sweeney and Thomas Mawson were passengers in a car which crashed, killing Jay McCormick and Jonathan Cruddas-Ginks.

Friends jailed over Washington bar-room brawl

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:10:45 GMT

TWO friends have been jailed after a mass bar-room brawl which left two drinkers injured on the floor.

VIDEO: Unique aeroplane hoisted to new home at Sunderland museum

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:26:25 GMT

IT WAS up, up and away for a unique old aeroplane.

Scheme helps 200 ‘troubled’ Sunderland families turn their lives around

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:06:37 GMT

a SUPPORT scheme has helped more than 200 “troubled” families on Wearside turn their lives around, according to new figures.