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The start date for London’s new Elizabeth Line, could be pushed back again, sources tell the BBC.
BBC News – Business

Sadaf Khadem believes she could be held for breaking Iran’s dress code during a bout in France.
BBC News – Middle East

Nicaraguans in Costa Rica face a backlash from those angry about the growing numbers seeking refuge.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The bus had been carrying German tourists when it plunged off a road near the town of Caniço.
BBC News – Europe

The actress appeared in BBC shows Millie Inbetween and Almost Never.
BBC News – UK

Sol Pais died in an apparent suicide after sparking a manhunt over threats made against Denver schools.
BBC News – US & Canada

Eyewitnesses say former President Omar al-Bashir has been taken to Kobar maximum security prison.
BBC News – Africa

The hugely popular NFL International series continues in 2019 with four games being played in London. This year eight teams will take part and the dates and venues have now been announced.

The opening game will […]

Islanders Get First Playoff Sweep Since 1983
The New York Islanders, after a tough game one have eased into round two of the Eastern Conference playoffs sweeping Pittsburgh with a 3- 1 win in their final game. […]

Columbus Shock Tampa

The Tampa Bay Lightning went into this series as strong favourites having won the President’s Trophy and having beaten Columbus in all their regular-season meetings. However, this is the […]

Unemployment fell by 27,000 in the three months to February to 1.34 million.
BBC News – Business

The defendants were convicted after a mass trial of being members of an Iran-linked “terrorist cell”.
BBC News – Middle East

New York’s American Museum of Natural History will not now host an event honouring Jair Bolsonaro.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

France’s Deputy Interior Minister says saving the cathedral came down to a crucial half-hour window.
BBC News – Europe

Extinction Rebellion campaigners enter their second day of blocking traffic in central London.
BBC News – UK

Former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld is the first Republican to challenge Mr Trump in 2020.
BBC News – US & Canada

Parliament approves constitutional changes that could let the president stay in power until 2030.
BBC News – Africa

What do you know of Stockton-on-Tees? Why not try our quiz on the town’s history.

So you think you know Sunderland?Archaeological evidence suggests Sunderland was first settled when? In which year was the Borough of Sunderland created?In 1831, what type of epidemic broke out in […]

Sunderland is the city and metropolitan borough, in Tyne and Wear, north-east England, situated at the mouth of the River Wear. The city lies 10 miles southeast of Newcastle upon Tyne and 12 miles northeast of […]