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STORY: Why Sunderland won Blue Flags for its beaches.

Jason Dodd: “This is a positive for the city though people

surely? Can’t blame the council for everything man (although they have a lot to answer for), and besides we’re very lucky to be a coastal city.”

Kevin Stephenson: “Those painting the railings on the prom would be better employed picking up the myriad of plastic and detritus at the high water line.”

Rob Westgarth: “Moved away from Sunderland in 1989 and the biggest thing I miss is walking on those beaches.”

Jean Wright: “And a nice bomb site at seaburn in time for the summer holidays yippee.”

Tom Sloan: “We are leaving the EU,they can stick their blue flag where the sun don’t shine.”

Janine Crawford: “Yes Sunderland has but our labour council does nothing at all to enhance or encourage visitors other than the airshow.”