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SUNDERLAND AT WEMBLEY

Sunderland fans pack out Wembley Way ahead of the 2019 play-off final

Highs and Lows: A look back at all of Sunderland's previous appearances at Wembley
SUNDERLAND will be making their 11th competitive appearance at Wembley when they line up against Wycombe Wanderers this afternoon. Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson looks back at the club’s ten previous visits to the national stadium.

Fire at Eaglescliffe shops.

When new evidence emerged for Melsonby postmaster

• Lecturer with students in study space

Why Durham University’s research has been rated as 'world-leading'

OPINION: We have the tools to invest in communities that can house our future

Steven Nelson, jailed for 14 months for dangerous driving during police chase, causing three accidents Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Driver caused three accidents during 20 minute police chase near Bishop Auckland

Keith Wilson, who is taking a positive approach to being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Picture: Peter Barron

Making life miles better – the grandad who has Parkinson's Disease on the run

The practice is already banned in London and the Government is considering extending this across England (PA)

Major car parking rule change set to be considered in England for near future

Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor (centre right) shaking hands with Saren Jacobsen, Dimeta CEO and Circular Fuels Limited Director (centre left) at the Teesworks site with Matt Johnson, Teesworks Development Director (far right) and other guests

THE ECHO SAYS... Have we just saved the planet and nobody noticed?

A women worried about her sister following a miscarriage asks Fiona for advice. Picture: ALAMY/PA

Ask Fiona: My sister needs help after miscarriage

Armed police at the scene in Burnopfield. Picture: NORTH NEWS

When a dramatic stand-off led to petrol bombs being thrown at police

Where in Darlington was this picture taken?

PREMIUM Can you identify this mystery picture of old Darlington (or so we think)?

Former prime minister Sir John Major during his keynote speech at the Institute for Government, central London, on the issue of trust and standards in a democracy. Picture date: Thursday February 10, 2022

OPINION: ARUN ARORA Helping us all seek the comfort of community

Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, right, and the Moderate Party's leader Ulf Kristersson show a rare united front as they announce their country's intention to apply for Nato membership

THE ECHO SAYS... Nato's expansion is all down to Putin's aggression

Echo memories - Aeolian House, just outside Darlington, near the Morrison Supermarket at Morton Park on the road to Middleton St George

PREMIUM How did this lonely murder house in Darlington get its notorious name?

Looking across the river in May 1971 towards West Cliff which Hudson began developing in 1845 as soon as he'd taken control of the railway

PREMIUM The dogs, the cat and the scandal at the heart of a seaside town's railway

A lovely study of the Bay Horse and the east end of Hurworth in the mid 1960s

PREMIUM 10 pictures from this historic Darlington village from 100 years ago

Foodbank charity on the cost of living crisis

LETTER LETTER: 'Pressure is mounting on foodbanks - demand is unprecedented'

• Holly Brydon in one of the proposed garden areas

Why this student's impressive big garden project could become a reality

High Row on a sunny day that has caused all of the shops to pull down their blinds so their window goods were not bleached or damaged. On the right, the cabs are parked outside the market hall, and there is shelter in the street for the cabmen

PREMIUM 11 previously unseen pictures of Darlington from more than 100 years ago

East Street, Darlington

PREMIUM The story of Darlington's lost ten pin bowling alley which is about to be demolished

PREMIUM On this day 80 years ago the Russians attack Kharkiv - this is what happened

The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake on test in West Yorkshire, pictured outside the listed New Hall building on Rooley Lane, Bradford (top left) and near Digley Reservoir, Kirklees (top right)

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is a genuine head-turner

The Stanley United outside netty, by Zak Waters

PREMIUM The new book telling the story of a County Durham mining village and its football team

The Ballroom, Love Property

PREMIUM Look inside one of the North East's most curious homes that is up for sale for £500,000

The Hyundai Kona N on test in West Yorkshire

Lots to like about hot Kona with aggressive persona

On the left Andrew Bulford the match winner with two goals for Dunston UTS with on the right West Auckland striker and skipper Mattie Moffat

SPORT NOSTALGIA The footballer who made all the difference in all-North East final at Wembley

There are no plans to reopen an investigation into the deaths of hundreds of crustaceans along the North East coast despite continued concern over how they died.

Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

opinion It's time for someone to take responsibility for the North Sea marine life crisis

Heather Scott after her skydive in 1989 when she was Darlington mayor

Heather Scott: The Darlington leader who was one of the great political survivors

Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer

LETTER Aycliffe man says 'let’s have a proper full investigation into incident' over Beergate

Looking good: The new Mercedes C-Class

The best premium small saloon? That'll be the Mercedes C220d

A Green Hero award for Nissan

Carmaker's environmental award after £1billion North East investment

The view from the terrace over the ha-ha towards the romantically ruined Ellerton Priory church

EATING OUT REVIEW The latest tearoom in the dales - with the greatest view?

Jack Lambert shone for Darlington this season, his highlight being a hat-trick against Farsley Celtic. Picture: TOM POOLE

SEASON REVIEW: Mid-table is not good enough for Darlington

Cllr Heather Scott

opinion Heather Scott's service deserves recognition - but now Darlington Tories have a huge decision

Electric MG ZS now has longer range and updated looks

Electric MG ZS now has longer range and updated looks

Graduates set to inspire next generation at international animation festival

Handout photo of Laura Seebohm, Chief Executive of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance. See PA Feature FAMILY Maternal Mental Health. Picture credit should read: Maternal Mental Health Alliance/PA. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA

Maternal mental health: has having a baby in the pandemic left you with trauma?

Conner Ryan, jailed for 28 months for two 'shocking' pieces of dangerous driving a month apart Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

'Shocking and dangerous': Darlington driver jailed for total of 28 months

The dollies at ground level. Picture: Chris Barron

Being a grandad's hard on the knees

Skerningham Woods development protest in Darlington Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

THE ECHO SAYS... How will "street votes" help local views be heard in planning disputes?

Durham University student volunteers litter picking around The Sands

Community-minded students give back with litter pick

Police at an incident at a house in Holmwood Grove, Darlington

Looking Back: mystery of dead man found in Darlington

New £49m council HQ in Durham

LETTER Durham County Council's HQ at Aykley Heads was 'always preferred location'

Sherwoods managing director Simon MacConachie, left, with chairman Chris Elvidge, after receiving the award

North-East motor dealer wins Citroën retailer of the year title for second year running

One of the sign language experts in action at Signpost Productions

The sound of breaking down barriers

The Prince of Wales reads the Queen's Speech during the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords, London. Picture date: Tuesday May 10, 2022. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Arthur Edwards/The Sun/PA Wire

THE ECHO SAYS... Queen's Speech leaves us sleepwalking towards economic Armageddon

Frustrations are running high over Home Office delays for refugees

LETTER Durham woman accused Government of being incompetent amid Ukraine visa issues

Show organisers Alex, Evie, Aurora and Faith

A return to the stage for Richmond dance students

This new portrait of Queen Elizabeth II has been released by The Royal Windsor Horse Show to mark the occasion of her 96th birthday. Queen Elizabeth II holds her Fell ponies, Bybeck Nightingale (right) and Bybeck Katie. Picture:

OPINION: ARUN ARORA As she has asked us, pray for the Queen today

Teesside Airport has needed a London route to fly high - is that about to change?

OPINION Teesside Airport has needed a London route to fly high - is that about to change?

From left to right: Dr Sina Rezaei Gomari , Director of Studies; Peter Scott, Director of Scott Bros Ltd and Mardin Abdalqadir, Post-graduate researcher.

Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere with fake soil

Sir Keir Starmer faces an investigation by Durham Police into whether he broke lockdown laws

Starmer would have to resign if he’s fined for breaking lockdown laws – and so should the Prime Minister

Kettle displayed in the Silent Footsteps exhibition would have been used to heat water on a wood or coal fired stove or open range.

Exploring the secrets of the past of Kiplin Hall's servants

Police confirmed a drive-by shooting was linked to a Traveller feud

When Darlington was hit with drive-by shooting drama