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Background and Format: Launched in 1873, Sunderland Echo is published by Johnston Publishing daily and is aimed at residents of Sunderland, Houghton, Hetton, Washington, Seaham, Murton, Peterlee, East Durham, Boldon and Chester-le-Street. Covers news, sport, retro articles, what's on and lifestyle. For more information about advertising rates, the team can be reached here. Circulation: Source: ABC (print and digital edition combined). Awards: 2019 - newsawards, Outstanding Use of Social Media Award: Instagram (nominated) Alerts: Gorkana Alert: Tuesday 26 May 2015 The Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette and Hartlepool Mail have relaunched with a new look. The publications now contain a new sports pull-out called The Match and columns from former Sunderland AFC players and other pundits, plus news from other local football clubs. A lifestyle supplement called Your Life has also been launched, featuring local celebrity, features health, fashion and fitness news. Editorial Director Joy Yates can be reached at joy.yates@northeast-press.co.uk and Managing Editor Gavin Foster can be reached at gavin.foster@jpress.co.uk   Media Alerts UK B2B / Finance Alert: Wednesday 15th May 2019 Sunderland Echo's address has now changed to 1st Floor, North East BIC, Wearfield, Enterprise Park East, Sunderland, SR5 2TA. All other information remains the same. Gorkana Alert: Thursday 23 April 2015 The Sunderland Echo has now moved to new offices. The North East Press daily is now based at 1 Mandarin Road, Alexander House, Rainton Bridge, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5RA. The editorial team can still be reached on +44 (0)191 501 5800 and echo.news@northeast-press.co.uk Gorkana Consumer Alert – Monday 23rd July 2007 Sunderland Echo has re-launched its website with more interactive facilities. The new online version contains a number of videos that link in with the recent news coverage of the paper. The new website can be reached on www.sunderlandecho.com