Wearside Echoes

By: Sunderland Echo
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  • Wearside Echoes by Sunderland Echo and National World, is presented by journalist Chris Cordner who is setting out to explore all about Sunderland's wonderful past.


    You'll hear from a wide array of voices about what it was like growing up in Sunderland, the places they went, the things they saw, the people they met and the impact this wonderful place has had on their lives.


    From local celebrities to those in the know, you'll be surprised, delighted and reminded of just how special Sunderland is.


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Episodes
  • Michael Ganley - Sunderland AFC's number one fan?

    Michael Ganley - Sunderland AFC's number one fan?
    Jan 7 2025

    Michael Ganley's love of football - and Sunderland AFC especially - may well have no equal. He's got so much Black Cats memorabilia that he filled an old train station with it! He told Wearside Echoes how it all started.


    Wearside Echoes brought to you with the support of Tony Clarke Funeral Directors and with music by https://www.purple-planet.com/


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    25 mins
  • Fiona Simpson - entrepreneur and hero to parents and carers

    Fiona Simpson - entrepreneur and hero to parents and carers
    Dec 10 2024

    ArtVenturers founder and Wearside native Fiona Simpson joins Chris to talk about her life growing up in Sunderland and how she came to build this business which is adored by kids and adults alike.


    Wearside Echoes brought to you with the support of Tony Clarke Funeral Directors and with music by https://www.purple-planet.com/


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    24 mins
  • Tara Mackings, business boss and avid Take That fan

    Tara Mackings, business boss and avid Take That fan
    Nov 26 2024

    Tara has cerebral palsy but it has not stopped her from becoming an award-winning business boss - or having a massive love of Take That. Tara shares her childhood passion for days at the beach.


    Wearside Echoes brought to you with the support of Tony Clarke Funeral Directors and with music by https://www.purple-planet.com/


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    19 mins

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