Council news

As part of Sunderland City Council's One Big Summer launch event in May, residents are invited to join in with Northern Daughters anthem and music video project.

Ten allotment holders are being evicted following inspections and searches of plots in Pallion.

A Sunderland children's home has been recognised by Ofsted for its "homely atmosphere" and the carers' "exceptional understanding" of the children in their care.

Year 2 pupils from Hudson Road Primary School marked Earth Day on Wednesday 22 April by enjoying a morning of creativity and outdoor exploration inspired by the arrival of blossom across Sunderland.

Sunderland is set to kick off One Big Summer with a free three‑day celebration of creativity, culture and community from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May. Keel Square and High Street West will be transformed into a vibrant festival space celebrating local arts and music. Taking place in tandem with Radio 1's Big Weekend, the event will showcase the best of Sunderland's home‑grown talent and community spirit.

Indie rock band Embrace and Britpop icons Ocean Colour Scene are the latest headliners to be announced as part of Sunderland's One Big Summer programme.