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Woman conned in shopping scam - Sunderland Echo
The 28-year-old, who asked not to be named, snapped up the chance to earn a bit of additional money on top of her main job and signed up to the scheme. She was sent a cheque for £1700 in the post and told to cash it at her bank, withdraw the cash and ...
Hundreds set to lose jobs after sportswear firm closure plans - Sunderland Echo
One worker, who did not want to be identified, said: “This has been going on for about two years now, but everyone feels like they've been left in the dark over what's going on. “Morale is pretty poor. Everyone just thinks we've been left to get on ...
Hunt for love rat - Sunderland Echo
The car was recovered when police were called in by the woman, who is in her 40s, but has asked to remain anonymous. The new flyer campaign is backing up a press appeal urging anyone who knows the man to get in touch. Detective Constable Gemma Royal, ...
Under-fire Washington care home is improving - Sunderland Echo
It said: “We had received information from an anonymous source alleging that people suffering from dementia were being woken, taken out of bed and then washed and dressed from 4am onwards irrespective of their wishes or care needs. ...
Prison guards hurt in copycat attack at Durham jail - Sunderland Echo
A source at the prison, who did not wish to be identified, said: “The prison guards went to open the cells as normal and a few inmates burst out and attacked them. “In total, four were attacked and I know that three are currently in the University ...
Wave-dodging Sunderland dad insists: 'There's not much to do round there, you ... - Sunderland Echo
The father, who asked not to be named, was condemned by rescue services, as well as grieving families of those killed at sea, after he was caught on camera with his daughter as waves crashed over Roker promenade. The 25-year-old, of Southwick, ...
Local firms step in after pensioner scammed - Sunderland Echo
The 79-year-old widower, who did not want to be identified, handed over £3000 to the rogue traders for re-laying his drive. But the work was so badly done that it cracked and started leaking – just two weeks later. The scam happened when a man ...