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Sunderland AFC begin their UEFA Europa League campaign on Wednesday evening when AZ Alkmaar visit the Stadium of Light.

Updates as council election results are declared in Newcastle, South Tyneside, Gateshead, Sunderland, North Tyneside and Hartlepool.

Exclusive: Co-chair Vula Tsetsi says it is time to trigger debate, as statement is agreed at annual leadership meeting in Brussels

Sunderland AFC today confirms that Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman has left the Club with immediate effect.

Chris Maguire scores a hat-trick on his return to the Stadium of Light as Lincoln to beat 10-man Sunderland 3-1 in an eventful match.

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The pair join a service in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel in a symbolic display of unity between the Catholic Church and the Church of England.