North East comedian's hilarious video which has now won him £1,000

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.

The Sunderland Echo and North East Autism Society's All To Play campaign for Thornhill Park School

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

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

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 - 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

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

Sunderland Echo News - ‘Magic moment’ – Sunderland teacher describes the power of Makaton in helping non-verbal children to communicate

Sunderland Echo News - From Chicago to Sunderland – children “amazed” as Boeing 747 engine sculptures land in their school playground

Sunderland Echo News - Fuel prices at Sunderland petrol station top £2 per litre as RAC warn this could be the first of many

Sunderland Echo News - Sunderland headteacher 'extremely proud' following good Ofsted judgement

Sunderland Echo News - Prison officer to run Sunderland Half Marathon in full military combat gear to raise money for veterans’ charity

Sunderland Echo Business Excellence Awards 2022

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In pictures: the Sunderland Echo salutes Kevin Ball

Police use chainsaw to enter house during raids in Washington

Hawk jet arrives in Sunderland - footage courtesy of NELSAM

Sunderland under-21s celebrate their penalty win over West Ham in the Premier league 2 quarter-final

Sunderland headlines May 13 2024: Steve Cram hails buzzing day for Sunderland

The Roar: 2023/24 season review - watch on Shots!TV

Watch as Sunderland headteacher praises 'amazing' children after good Ofsted inspection