Tony Gillan Reporter
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Facebook Community News Reporter at JPI Media covering Washington and Jarrow.

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Northumberland Gazette, Sunderland Echo, Hartlepool Mail, Shields Gazette

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1280 Articles
almost 2 years ago
sunderlandecho.com

'Cheap parking' helps make Sunderland ‘UK’s best for driving’, according to study

New research has found that Sunderland is the best place for drivers in the UK, offering an ‘enjoyable and stress-fre...

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almost 2 years ago
shieldsgazette.com

Pub offers free meals - and bouncy castle - to children during school summer holidays

A South Tyneside pub is doing its bit to help youngsters whose families may be struggling over the school summer holi...

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almost 2 years ago
shieldsgazette.com

Pub auction for Sophia Shaw makes £1,300 towards five-year-old’s spinal lesion treatment – despit...

A Hebburn pub’s auction has raised another £1,400 for an excellent cause and will raise much more with a forthcoming ...

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almost 2 years ago
sunderlandecho.com

Arts Centre Washington youngsters’ book written in lockdown hits the stage

A modern-day fantasy adventure written during lockdown is making its stage debut at Arts Centre Washington (ACW) this...

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almost 2 years ago
sunderlandecho.com

Pupils link up with top artists at Fulwell Junior School’s new gallery

An exhibition at a primary school’s new art gallery features work by leading UK artists, as well as from their own pu...

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almost 2 years ago
sunderlandecho.com

Sunderland riders raise £66,000 with Pisa-to-Rome Foundation of Light Cycle Challenge

A group of cyclists has raised more than £66,000 for SAFC’s charity arm by peddling from Pisa to Rome.

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almost 2 years ago
sunderlandecho.com

Former Sunderland mayor remembers meeting with visitors from tragic Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk

A former Sunderland mayor has spoken of his meeting 15 years ago with a fellow mayor from a town now blighted by trag...

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almost 2 years ago
sunderlandecho.com

Ofsted puts Sunderland College top of the class after latest inspection

Sunderland College is celebrating after a positive Ofsted inspection confirmed it as ‘Good’ and ’Outstanding’.

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almost 2 years ago
shieldsgazette.com

‘Nolans’ and ‘Elvis’ get star billing at sale for Sophia at Dougie's Tavern

There are bargains to be had, plus entertainment and fun at a Hebburn pub this weekend – and it’s all in a fabulous c...

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almost 2 years ago
sunderlandecho.com

City centre sign directing motorists to ‘Teeside’ is corrected after 15 months

A misspelled road sign in Sunderland city centre has finally been corrected.

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almost 2 years ago
shieldsgazette.com

Star Wars, British monarchs and Mr Stink: 11 weekend quiz questions for you to try

Here are 11 quiz questions on a variety of topics for you to try. Have a go at them with your family and friends, but...

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almost 2 years ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Star Wars, British monarchs and Mr Stink: 11 weekend quiz questions for you to try

Here are 11 quiz questions on a variety of topics for you to try. Have a go at them with your family and friends, but...

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