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Hungary v Russia at Roker Park
In pictures: 1966 World Cup in Sunderland
We take a look back at matches held at Roker Park in the 1966 World Cup. Were you there? Let us know: wear@bbc.co.uk

Danica from Sunderland Danica heads road safety campaign
Danica from Sunderland is heading a campaign to promote awareness of Road Safety Week after she lost a leg in a hit-and-run crash.

Michael Jackson and baby scan 'Michael Jackson' scan Thriller
A picture of an ultrasound scan of an unborn baby girl in Sunderland is said to resemble the great Michael Jackson.


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Divers find gifts for a former Bishop in the Wear
PEOPLE & PLACES
Grace French Grace is 'lucky'
Grace gives back to those who helped her through illness
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Barney, the one metre long lobster at the London Aquarium in central London Tuesday August 28 2001 Local lobster
Lobsters lurk all around the UK's coastline

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Sunderland's sailing champion

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The Big Questions that affect you
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