Sunderland afc articles
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Nine perfect picnic photos from Sunderland over the years
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.
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Another load of success for Sunderland weightlifting club
Young weightlifters from Sunderland have done it again, taking 16 medals at a prestigious competition. The Weights & Cakes club, based in Southwick had 16 young lifters at the Northern Schools Competition in Castleford. They earned 14 gold and two silver medals, as well as three Best Lifter awards from four group events. Many of the lifters are brand new to the club and the sport and had never been in a competition before, but were very successful despite a few nerves beforehand. Zoe Chandler,...
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Major Sunderland road to close for litter pick
A major Sunderland road is to be closed for a morning on Tuesday, April 23. The A1018 between Saint-Nazaire Way (Hendon Grange pub) and the A1287 roundabout (the exit for Seaham), will be out of use between 9am and 1pm. Signage is in place pointing out the scheduled closure and the road, which runs along the coast, is undergoing a litter pick scheduled as follows: :: A1018 St Nazaire's Way from Ocean Road to Toll Bar Road 9.15am-10am :: A1018 St Nazaire's Way from Toll Bar Road to Ryhope...