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The Latest Breaking News from Sunderland

UK’s biggest EV battery gigafactory shelves expansion as Jaguar Land Rover talks stall

Chinese-owned AESC has pushed back plans in sign of slowing transition from petrol and diesel to electric cars

The Guardian - UK

GP sexually assaulted women he was examining after road traffic accidents

Muhammad Iqbal, 64, was charged in connection with separate incidents which took place in Darlington and Sunderland in 2023

The Independent UK

Reform UK councillor charged after alleged racist social media post

Northumbria police said post by Glenn Gibbins, who was reinstated to the party after internal investigation, referenced Nigerian people

The Guardian - UK

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Reform councillor charged over ‘grossly offensive’ social media post about Nigerians

Glenn Gibbins, a member of Sunderland City Council, will appear in court in August

The Independent UK

Nissan ‘shelves all-electric Qashqai plans’ as it cuts costs

Firm has been developing full EV version of its top-selling model in Europe at its plant in Sunderland

The Guardian - UK

Boats, bankers and borders: five symbols that sum up Brexit a decade on

What do the touchstones of the referendum debate tell us about the complex legacy of Britain leaving the EU?

The Guardian - UK

‘Straight out of Trumpland’: LGBTQ+ members fight for Pride after Essex library ban

Rochford LGBTQ+ community say Reform council’s ban on flying pride flags or holding events states they’re not welcome

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Nissan set to build Chery vehicles at Sunderland plant

New deal will allow Chinese brand to build passenger cars at Nissan’s UK plant.

Evening Standard

Nissan set to build Chinese car giant’s vehicles at major Sunderland plant

Chery cars could be rolling off the Sunderland production line in the 2027 financial year

The Independent UK

Chinese car giant Chery could build cars in Britain with Nissan Sunderland deal

Chery is already piling into the UK with its Chery, Omoda, Jaecoo, Lepas, iCaur and Freelander brands, plus van plans, and British production could be next

The Independent UK

Nissan maps out deal to build cars for China’s Chery at its Sunderland plant

Non-binding agreement to start assembling vehicles in 2027 would safeguard jobs at UK’s largest car factory

The Guardian - UK

Niall Horan breaks down on motorway after performing BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend

Singer Niall Horan broke down on the motorway was forced to wait for the AA on the side of the road after performing at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland.

The Independent UK

Chelsea XI vs Sunderland: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Chelsea’s flavour of European football is yet to be confirmed - the Blues could still miss out all together

Evening Standard

How Chelsea can qualify for Europe on final day of Premier League season

Europa League and Conference League still in Blues’ reach today

Evening Standard

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How to watch 'Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026' online – stream the epic music festival for FREE

Catch the biggest music stars in the world from your couch as we show you how to watch "Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026" from Sunderland online and for free.

Evening Standard

E-bike rider jailed for killing great-grandmother, 86, in zebra crossing crash

Billy Stokoe was over the cannabis limit when he collided with Gloria Stephenson while riding an illegal and defective e-bike.

The Guardian - UK

Nissan ponders building cars for Chinese rivals at Sunderland plant

CEO admits talks with Chery as other European carmakers discuss plans with Chinese firms to share factory space

Evening Standard

Man United XI vs Sunderland: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League

Michael Carrick ponders squad rotation with Champions League qualification sealed

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The Guardian - UK

May elections: What’s at stake across England, Wales and Scotland?

Will Reform take Sunderland, or the Greens take Hackney? Can Plaid Cymru take a historic victory in Wales, and will Labour be forced into third place in Scotland? We examine the possible outcomes for election night

The Independent UK

Nissan to close UK production line and cut 900 jobs in Europe in cost-cutting drive

The Japanese manufacturer said it will be combining production from two lines to one at the Sunderland site

Evening Standard

Nissan to merge UK production lines and cut European workforce

The restructuring is set to result in some 900 job losses in Europe, amounting to about 10% of its workforce in the continent.

The Guardian - UK

‘They deserve to lose’: Labour at risk of ‘red wall’ collapsing in May elections

Voters in Barnsley, Sunderland and Wakefield express frustration with party amid strong Reform UK challenge

Evening Standard

Football fan cleared of manslaughter over one-punch death in central London

Sunderland supporter Lewis MacLeod, 36, was accused of killing 43-year-old Michael Edwards during an incident on Borough High Street

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Bayern Munich set sights on Sunderland star after breakout Premier League campaign: report

Bayern Munich are reportedly targeting Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey following his debut Premier League campaign and physical impact

Evening Standard

Tottenham player ratings vs Sunderland: Dominic Solanke clueless as Lucas Bergvall struggles

Roberto De Zerbi suffered a defeat on debut in the Spurs dugout

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