Sunderland Detectives have been operating in Sunderland and the North East for almost 20 years.
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Sunderland's station was opened in 1879 but was completely redesigned to facilitate football teams who were drawn to play at Roker Park.
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Sunderland lies at the heart of the City of Sunderland, a metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England.
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Sunderland is situated at the mouth of the River Wear.
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Sunderland has the motto of Nil Desperandum Auspice Deo loosely translated it means Never Despair, Trust In God.
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Sunderland is the 26th largest city in England.
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At 3,874 hectares, Sunderland is the 45th largest urban area in England by measure of area.
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Sunderland has some of the most deprived areas in England.
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On May 7 and 8th 2005, Sunderland played host to BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend concert.
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Sunderland has two local newspapers.
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Sunderland's first film company was established in 2008; and is known as 'Tanner Films Ltd'.
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Sunderland also hosts the free International Festival of Kites.
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Sunderland's inaugural film festival took place in December 2003 at the Bonded Warehouse.
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Sunderland has also recentlybeen voted as one of the best nights out in the country.
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