The number of people in Sunderland making use of the blue badge disabled parking scheme rose by a tenth last year, new figures show.

James Trafford staggeringly saved two late Wilson Isidor penalties as Burnley held Sunderland to a goalless draw. Both penalties were controversially awarded. The first, Isidor was outside the box ...

Spare a thought for the Sunderland shipyard workers who faced a nightmare scenario because of storms. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Sunderland Echo, you can get unlimited access to ...

Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Portsmouth in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the ...

Sunderland got back to winning ways on New Year's Day with a huge winner over fellow promotion rivals Sheffield United to take themselves back within reach of the automatic promotion places. Regis ...

Sunderland have been linked with a move for Harvey Vale in recent weeks. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Sunderland Echo, you can get unlimited access to the website including our ...

Fourth-placed Sunderland will aim for a second consecutive victory when they host Portsmouth for a Championship clash this Sunday. The Black Cats picked up a 2-1 victory against Sheffield United ...

Sunderland travel to Derby in the Championship on Tuesday with the Black Cats hoping to close the gap on their promotion rivals. Régis Le Bris's side are fourth in the table, but they're just ...

Argyle keeper Conor Hazard kept his side in it at the break after good saves from Dan Neil and Dennis Cirkin on his return from injury as Sunderland had more than three-quarters of the first-half ...

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Canadian military leaders cancelled a proposed combat action badge in 2008 because they were worried soldiers in Afghanistan would risk their lives to attain the coveted honour, according to newly ...

Sunderland could climb into the automatic promotion spots if they beat relegation-threatened Portsmouth at the Stadium of Light this weekend. The Black Cats bounced back from their recent defeat ...