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Washington is a large town within the City of Sunderland. It is home to Washington Old Hall, the ancestral home of George Washington, the first president of the United States and the Washington Wetlands Centre nature reserve.

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Aldi recruiting 180 store workers to fill vacancies in North East supermarkets
Aldi
People of all levels of experience are invited to apply to fill roles at its stores across the region, including Cramlington, Blyth, Hexham, Dunston, Kingston Park and Washington
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Family pay tribute to loving great-gran who died months after suffering 'serious injuries' on a bus in Washington
Washington
Today, her heartbroken family paid tribute to Ann who was "passionate" about her family and friends and "was always helping and looking after other people"
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Over 200 Carpetright stores to close across UK including North East sites - see full list here
Economy
A total of 213 stores are expected to shut over the coming days, including shops in Northumberland, Gateshead, Durham and Washington
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Popular baby group which offers support to new parents to open in Gateshead
Gateshead
Gemma Cross created Lovabelle while she was on maternity leave with her son in 2015
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Missing Washington man found safe and well after Northumbria Police appeal
Washington
A Washington man has been found safe and well after an appeal from Northumbria Police
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TV architect George Clarke returns to Washington to to celebrate 60 years since it became a new town
Washington
The 50-year-old announced the winners of The Washington 60 Design Challenge
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Police find missing 15-year-old boy from Gateshead safe and well
Gateshead
Dean Graham was reported missing after last being seen in the Wardley area on Friday morning
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Tyne and Wear Metro extension to Washington would be welcome – but I have my doubts
Washington
Keith Watson, a Washington native and author of a new book on the Tyne and Wear Metro, has his say on emerging plans to take the rail network to his home town
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Woman dies months after suffering 'serious injuries' on a bus in Washington
Washington
The woman in her 70s was found deceased in her home on July 8
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Look inside the Wetherspoon pub where you can buy a pint and a cooked breakfast for less than £5
Washington
Customers can enjoy a pint for as little as £1.49 and a small cooked breakfast for £2.25 or traditional breakfast for £3.14
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I visited the 'cheapest' Wetherspoons where you can buy a pint for £1.49 and unlimited coffee refills for £1.04
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"If I had a few cups of coffee I couldn't boil the kettle at home for that price because of the price of electricity", said one customer who has purchased an unlimited coffee for £1.04
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England star Jordan Pickford hailed an 'inspiration' as former school headteacher calls for 'one more win'
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England will take on Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday
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The Washington Metro Loop explained: Map, new stations, and what it will cost
Transport
North East mayor Kim McGuinness announced this week that she will put more than £8 million into efforts to extend the Metro and restore the mothballed Leamside railway line
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Mayor vows to bring Tyne and Wear Metro to Washington with £8m boost for Leamside Line restoration
North East Mayor
North East mayor Kim McGuinness has announced an £8.6 million cash injection for plans to restore the mothballed Leamside Line and create a new Washington Metro Loop
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Washington Wetland Centre launches new postcard adventure trail for summer holidays
Washington
The giant postcards, designed by children's illustrator Ella Beech, share messages from quirky animals who live around the world.
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Two people taken to hospital after two-vehicle collision closes Washington Highway southbound
Washington
Emergency services were called to the A182 at around 4.40pm on Tuesday afternoon
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North East Wetherspoons included in new UK 'Grand Tour' of stand-out pubs after being named the cheapest
Washington
'JD Wetherspoon: The Grand Tour' includes trips to the Spoons' pubs named most impressive, and cheapest in the north
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City councillors approve expansion of residential development at former Washington office block
Washington
In 2023, council planners approved plans for the conversion of the ground, first and second floors of Derwent House, near The Galleries, into apartments
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Delivery drivers honoured for bravery after alleged brawl breaks out at Washington hotel
Washington
Nicky Heginbottom, 42, and Paul Grundy, 53, have been presented with the ‘Commander’s Compliment’ award
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Washington and Gateshead South general election results 2024 in full
General election
The elected MP for Washington and Gateshead South and how people voted in the general election in the Washington seat on July 4, 2024
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Washington and Gateshead South general election candidates for 2024
General election
The Washington and Gateshead South seat goes across the Sunderland-Gateshead border, and includes the Birtley and Lamesley areas of Gateshead as well as Washington
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Pregnant Virgin Media worker subjected to terrifying ordeal at hands of knifeman in Washington
Crime
Geoffrey Burn, of Washington, targeted the woman while she was 23 weeks pregnant and doing her work as a field technician
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Former Newcastle chef's appeal after diagnosis of cancer linked to asbestos exposure
Washington
David Robinson has been diagnosed with a mesothelioma and is appealing to former colleagues to provide information about the presence of asbestos in his workplaces
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Sand martin chicks spotted for first time ever at Wearside nature reserve
Environment
The birds return to Washington Wetland Centre each summer after wintering in Africa, but this is the first year that chicks have been recorded at the site
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