The National Toy Hall of Fame has opened voting to the public and a panel of judges who will choose which will be honoured in November. The contenders include tabletop favourites Battleship, Catan, ...

Emergency services were called to Kirkdale Cemetery on Thursday following the death of a man. Merseyside Police were called at around 4am on Thursday, September 4, with reports of concern for safety ...

Announcing the passing of a loved one in the local press is a long-standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every day the ECHO print edition ...

Rukhmabai Raut, married at 11, became the first woman in India to legally obtain a divorce, defying societal norms and risking imprisonment rather than submit to child marriage. Her landmark case in ...

The office of MP Sharon Hodgson has been hit by an overnight fire which is under investigation by the police. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Sunderland Echo, you can get unlimited access ...

NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony entered the Hall of Fame as a Knick — and he wouldn’t have it any other way. A 10-time NBA All-Star, three-time Olympic gold medalist, and one of the most iconic scorers of ...

“I really want to boost people’s mental health by helping them discover a passion for an art or craft,” says the owner of a new Sunderland craft shop. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to ...

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