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Explosion destroys house in Sunderland
One person in hospital suffering from burns
People heard the blast nearly two miles away
And other news from across the North East

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Paramedics at explosion scenepublished at 10:13 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
Four Hazardous Area Response Teams and two paramedic crews are currently at the scene of an explosion in Sunderland.
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Witness fears after houses 'completely flattened'published at 10:08 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
A woman who witnessed an explosion at an address in Sunderland fears anyone inside the property may not have survived as all that's left is "rubble".
Zara, from Rosslyn Avenue in Sunderland, said "the houses shook" after she heard a "very loud bang".
She saw two houses following the explosion, one of which was "completely flattened" and the other "pretty much in half".
She also described the chaotic scene, with people "running all over, not knowing what to do".
'Woman being treated' after explosion in Sunderlandpublished at 10:05 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
Made in Tyne and Wear reporter Nathan Lee is at the scene:
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Photos from the scene of the blast in Sunderlandpublished at 10:01 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
Here's more images from the scene of the explosion in Sunderland:
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Rosslyn Avenue sealed off after explosionpublished at 09:56 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
A street where an explosion has taken place in Sunderland has been cordoned off by police.
The explosion, which happened earlier this morning in Rosslyn Avenue, is not being linked to terrorism by police.
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Fire service attends explosion in Sunderlandpublished at 09:53 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is at the scene of an explosion in Sunderland.
Officers and specialist units are currently dealing with the incident in Rosslyn Avenue.
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'No terrorism link' in Sunderland explosionpublished at 09:44 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
Northumbria Police says the explosion in Sunderland has "nothing to indicate at this time that this is linked to terrorism".
Reports of house 'destroyed' in explosionpublished at 09:42 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
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Emergency services are responding to an explosion at a house in Sunderland.
Northumbria Police gave few details other than to say the explosion happened at a private address on Rosslyn Avenue.
Reports on social media suggested half of the house had been destroyed and its roof "blown off".
More reaction to Sunderland explosionpublished at 09:34 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
Witnesses of an explosion which has taken place in Rosslyn Avenue, Sunderland, have started to share their reaction online.
Twitter user Alex posted this tweet, saying he heard the explosion from Hill View, approximately two miles the blast site.
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The reasons for the explosion are yet to be confirmed.
People report 'massive bang' after explosion in Sunderlandpublished at 09:29 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
People are tweeting about hearing the impact of the explosion:
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Police warning to stay awaypublished at 09:26 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
Police are asking that people do not attend the scene of the explosion on Rosslyn Avenue.
Ambulances at Sunderland explosionpublished at 09:26 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
Ambulance services are currently at Rosslyn Avenue in Sunderland where an explosion has taken place.
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Explosion at 'private address' in Sunderlandpublished at 09:22 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
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An explosion has taken place on Rosslyn Avenue in Sunderland, police say.
Emergency services are attending the scene.
More as we get it.
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Racism fears 'should never hinder justice'published at 09:18 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
The home secretary says there are sexual predators of all races so there's no need to be unduly sensitive.
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Ex-Ipswich player Titus Bramble joins non-league clubpublished at 08:55 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
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Former Ipswich Town, external defender Titus Bramble has signed a one-year deal with Thurlow Nunn Premier Division side Stowmarket Town, external.
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The 36-year-old, who played Premier League football for Newcastle, Sunderland and Wigan, will take on a player-coach role while carrying on with his coaching duties at Ipswich Town's Academy.
Bramble could make his debut in tomorrow's game at Felixstowe & Walton United.
Atalanta sign Boro midfielder De Roonpublished at 08:32 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
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Weather: Dry start but rain is comingpublished at 08:15 British Summer Time 11 August 2017
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Today will see a dry start for some but cloud and outbreaks of rain will spread quickly southeast through the morning.
Rain will continue through the afternoon, especially over western hills, but with some drier and perhaps brighter intervals in the east.
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