2023 news archive
A new home for hockey in Sunderland
Hockey has a new home in Sunderland, with the opening of a new purpose-built hockey pitch at Raich Carter Sports Centre.
Hefty fine for failure to co-operate with fly-tipping investigation
A Sunderland resident suspected of fly-tipping has been fined by magistrates after failing to co-operate with a council investigation.
Three more affordable food hubs to open in Sunderland
Three more affordable food hubs, offering weekly groceries at a fraction of high street prices, are set to open in Sunderland over the next few weeks.
Improving accessibility in Silksworth
Work has started on scheme to further improve accessibility across the city.
Gold star for care home assistive technology
Sunderland's care homes and facilities are now benefitting from award-winning assistive technology.
International tennis returns to Sunderland
An international junior tennis event which has launched the careers of some of the world's greatest players returns to Sunderland next week (10-12 February).
City gears up for a bumper year of active events
Sunderland is looking forward to a bumper year of active events, with opportunities galore for people to get physically active at the same time as having fun.
Visiting your library in Fine Free February
Lots of good reasons to visit your local library - and no fines for any overdue books.
Side waste reminder
Household side waste will no longer be collected as of Tuesday 31 January.
£4.2bn devolution deal for the North East
People across the North East are being asked for their views following the announcement of a £4.2 billion devolution deal.