Here’s a selection of saintly memories from Sunderland’s past. All these people shared their opinions on whether St George’s Day should become a Bank Holiday. The Sunderland Echo headed into The Bridges for the views of readers in 2003 and we were back on the streets in 2006. Thanks to them all. See if there’s a face you recognise.
Roll up, roll up for a bonanza of big top memories from Sunderland. We’ve got juggling for you. We’ve got clowns and plate spinners. Get ready for memories from Seaburn in 2014, Hylton Castle in 2008, and Herrington Country Park in 2007. It’s all around World Circus Day on April 20. Enjoy this selection of Echo archive photos.
Get the picnic basket out - because we are going on a retro photo journey. Today is National Picnic Day which is designed to celebrate a perfect meal outdoors. The trend is thought to have started in France in the 18th Century but Sunderland people love a spot of al fresco dining as these photos show. Join us in Barnes Park, Ryhope and Mowbray Park for these Echo archive photos from 2000 to 2022.
The 2024 Asus Zenbook 14 delivers great performance, a hi-res display, and impressive battery life, packed into a lightweight, durable form factor.
The Springfield Fire Department was sent to a house fire on 426 Carew Street Saturday afternoon.
A legacy of Sunderland’s history can be seen in this 75 year old photo. It shows a building known as The Cottage on Glass House but behind it lay a story of Sunderland in the making. The cottage was built in Glass House Hill which was itself a man made creation. Glass House Hill was one of many such mounds on the banks of the Wear were created by the continuous tipping of ballast brought by ships to the port in the great days of sail. Three cemeteries at least were formed by ballast -...
A video from the Science Channel shows how crash test dummies, mannequins, marionettes, and other fake people are made. The process behind creating these different types of inanimate body forms are all so different from each other, but all involve a multistep process with lots of intricate craftsmanship. — Read the rest
Sheffield Wednesday captain Barry Bannan says the team spoke about securing their Championship survival at Sunderland immediately after beating West Brom 3-0 at Hillsborough. The Owls have spent much of this season in the relegation zone but have taken seven points from their last three matches. Following a 1-1 draw against Stoke, Danny Rohl’s side have recorded back-to-back wins over Blackburn and West Brom to move out of the bottom three, meaning a draw at Sunderland would secure their...
School lessons. There were the ones you loved and the ones you detested. But which were yours. We’ve got cross country running in Seaburn in 1960, music lessons in Southwick in 1985 and the Thorney Close gym in 1953. We have Bunsen burners at Pennywell School in 1995 and swimming in Farringdon in 1974. Tell us about the school lessons you loved - and the ones you loathed. But only after you have browsed through our Echo line-up.
A recently freed high-risk sex offender who wanted to be back in jail has been granted his wish by a court. Callum MacGregor, 27, has been caged for 12 weeks for deliberately failing to inform police of his whereabouts – breaching his licence terms. His solicitor David Forrester told magistrates homeless MacGregor would likely commit further such wrongdoings until his freedom was removed. In a bizarre twist, he said this was partly because his client had been shunned by rough-sleepers aware of...
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Sunderland under-21s boss Graeme Murty says most of this summer’s contract decisions have already been made - with some deals coming to an end. The likes of Ellis Taylor, Michael Spellman (both 21) and Caden Kelly (20), who have all played for the Black Cats’ first team are all into the final few months of their contracts. Sunderland’s under-21s side will play their final scheduled league match of the campaign against Blackburn on Sunday but have qualified for the knockout stages of Premier...