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Sunderland rioter who 'brought shame on England flag' jailed • Feb. 27, 2025, 4:20 AM ET (BBC)
Sunderland man wins seven marathons on seven continents race • Feb. 24, 2025, 8:09 AM ET (BBC)
Why does Sunderland have the highest rate of alcohol deaths? • Feb. 23, 2025, 9:58 PM ET (BBC)
Sunderland vehicle museum inundated with glass donations • Feb. 9, 2025, 4:28 AM ET (BBC)
Football transfer deadline day rumours: Mathys Tel to Arsenal? João Félix to Milan? • Feb. 2, 2025, 11:58 PM ET (The Guardian)

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