Sunderland Speaks: Jermain Defoe has signed to Sunderland AFC - how do you feel about it?

The Echo's Sunderland writers discuss Jermain Defoe news on deadline day

Jermain Defoe retires: reaction from the Sunderland Echo's James Copley

Echo writers discuss Jermain Defoe and Jay Matete signings

Echo SAFC mascot winner Eliza Atkinson with hero Jermain Defoe

Sunderland Echo News - Runners raise thousands of pounds for local charities in memory of loved ones lost

A message in a bottle which was sent from Sunderland more than 40 years ago is in the spotlight – and Echo readers could hold the key to its answers.

Keir Starmer discusses confidence and key messages in upcoming local elections as he visits Sunderland

SAFC fans discuss Jermain Defoe exit and play-off run-in

A penalty shootout with Jermain Defoe

Jermain Defoe arrives at Academy of Light - SAFC Fan TV

Sunderland vs Newcastle FA Cup preview with Sunderland Echo and Shields Gazette writers

Sunderland Echo News - Thoughtful Sunderland College teenagers to donate over 100 Easter eggs for disadvantaged children

Sunderland Echo News - Sunderland College students go global in quest to become carbon neutral

Sunderland Echo News - ‘A jewel in the Sunderland crown’ – Mayor opens 1719 and its first Spring Fair event

Sunderland Echo News - Chancellor Emeli Sande and the University of Sunderland celebrate International Women's Day

Sunderland City Council leader Coun Graeme Miller on the Sunderland Echo Business Excellence Awards 2023.

Sunderland Echo News - Sunderland residents flock to Roker Beach for Good Friday fun in the sun

Sunderland Echo News - Toddlers “get messy” with Sunderland ARTventurers at the Beacon of Light

Sunderland Echo News - Sunderland children sing national anthem at traditional street party celebrating Queen's Platinum Jubilee

DEFOE - New trailer for football documentary on the former England international striker

Postecoglou responds to allegations about Defoe transfer dealings

Ex-Tottenham star Defoe gives verdict on Kane exit

Ex-Tottenham star Defoe gives verdict on Kane exit

Spurs legends help at community project

Alan Shearer and Jermaine Defoe support Rocco's fundraiser

Charlie Hurley remembered: Watch The Roar on Shots!TV

Sunderland and East Durham in 1974

Black Samphire Trailer.

Popular Seaham micropub The Coalface back under management of owners

School lessons - choose the ones you loved and loathed

Remembering Sunderland legend Charlie Hurley after The King's sad passing

Sumptuous Sunderland: Looking up at the buildings

Celebrating Sunderland's guide dogs

Sunderland headlines 22 April 2024: Man dies after crash involving motorbike in Easington Lane