Plans for upgraded football and basketball facilities in Silksworth to boost access to sport are due to go before councillors for decision in the new year.

Plans for new apartments in Sunderland city centre have been given the green light by council development chiefs.

Workmen have arrived at the A167 Gateshead flyover to stabilise the ailing road in an effort to restore Metro services.

Sunderland forward Nazariy Rusyn is a target for two clubs heading into the January transfer window, according to reports.

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Reported Sunderland target Glen Kamara may already have dropped a significant hint about his transfer ambitions, or lack ...

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Batth was given a lovely reception after the game by Sunderland fans and went over to applaud that 7,500-strong away end at Ewood Park as well as the home fans. The defender also wasn’t booed by Black ...

Patrick Roberts wants Sunderland to avoid sloppy starts after the Black Cats drew with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park in the ...

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Blackburn had dominated the first half at Ewood Park and took a deserved lead through Yuki Ohashi, but spurned some big ...