Thank you for the continuing support

Thank you for purchasing a copy of the Sunderland Echo today.

With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact – we are more reliant than ever on you buying a copy.

At this time, with so many people on their own or unable to go out, a newspaper can be a true friend. Familiar, honest, powerful, informative – and funny.

Our team of journalists are highly trained by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) and our content is independently regulated by IPSO to some of the most rigorous standards anywhere in the world. And our content is universally trusted – as all independent research proves.

But continuing to be your eyes and ears and keeping you up to date with what is happening in our community means we need your support more than ever to buy our newspapers during this crisis. In return we will continue to forensically cover the local news – not only the impact of the virus but all the positive and uplifting news happening in these dark days.

We will only be able to continue to do this with your continuing support.

We thank all our readers and advertisers for their understanding and support – and we wish YOU all the best in the coming weeks. Keep safe, and follow the Government advice.

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