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New Washington Sainsbury’s store creates 20 jobs

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:27:37 GMT

UP to 20 jobs are to be created with the opening of a new mini-supermarket.

Sunderland gym launches drive to get amputees into exercise

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:36:27 GMT

A PERSONAL trainer is aiming to get more amputees involved in exercise.

Sunderland taxi fares set to rise as drivers ask for rates hike

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:37:28 GMT

TAXI fares could be set to rise across Wearside as councillors vote on proposed new hackney carriage rates.

New Sunderland Aldi store set for go ahead

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:05:20 GMT

A REPORT into the potential impact of a new supermarket in Sunderland recommends councillors give the plans the go-ahead.

New summer bus service launched to boost heritage coast visitor numbers

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:58:28 GMT

VISITORS to coastal beauty spots can take a ‘tern’ on a new bus service.

TV chef Martin Blunos takes over the kitchen at Seaham Hall

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:18:32 GMT

A MICHELIN starred chef has taken up the helm of a five-star hotel as part of its £1.5million relaunch.

Fancy living here? TV star’s former home for sale

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:17:01 GMT

SEALED bids are invited for university house which was once home to botanist and broadcaster David Bellamy.

Grand Central launches fifth Sunderland to London service

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:12:38 GMT

GRAND Central’s bid to run five daily return trains between Sunderland and London is back on track and providing a jobs boost for the city.

Seaham stylist makes it into Good Salon Guide

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:34:42 GMT

A BUSINESSWOMAN is continuing her brush with success after her salon made it into a top guide.

One Direction gig ‘worth millions of pounds’ to Sunderland

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:33:32 GMT

WEARSIDE has been reacting to the news that the biggest boy band in the world are set to wow Sunderland.

New store in Durham for charity

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:27:39 GMT

A CHARITY has opened its second shop in the same street in Durham City.

New deals in the pipeline for Sunderland’s Bridges shopping centre

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:27:07 GMT

SHOPPERS in Sunderland can expect a boost to what the city has to offer.

Historic mansion to become a home once more

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:42:45 GMT

A HISTORIC building could be transformed as part of plans to turn it into a luxury home.

New bus service from Sunderland to Teesside

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:58:11 GMT

A NEW bus service has been launched linking Sunderland and Middlesbrough.

Water bosses want your views

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:53:47 GMT

NORTHUMBRIAN Water is hoping customers will tap into the chance to have their say on the future.

Shopkeepers overturn yellow lines plan “which would have killed” Sunderland street

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:52:36 GMT

PLANS to introduce double-yellow lines on one of Sunderland’s busiest shopping streets have been scrapped.

Hundreds visit newly-opened coastal cafe at Seaham Marina

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:20:00 GMT

MORE than 500 visitors passed through the doors of a coastal cafe in its first few days.

Northern Rock small share-holders still fighting for compensation

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:40:48 GMT

THE fight to secure compensation for thousands of Northern Rock small share-holders will continue, Dennis Grainger has vowed.

New jobs at Sunderland’s Argus manufacturing plant

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:09:56 GMT

MANUFACTURING company Argus Powerbend is creating up to 10 new jobs after investing more than £500,000 in machinery and technology.

Want to be a farmer? Step this way

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:02:45 GMT

A FARMER is passing on words of wisdom to the next generation at the campus which helped prepare her for the job.