2023 news archive

Excitement continues to build for the 10th edition of the women's pinnacle tournament with England set to host biggest ever celebration of women's rugby.

Sunderland's multi-million-pound southern train station entrance has officially opened its doors.

Budget setting is getting closer, give the council your views about the budget.

A ground-breaking project launched last December to make Sunderland city centre safer, more attractive and more vibrant has seen an 82 per cent drop in rowdy and inconsiderate behaviour in its first year.

Ten vans have been seized in the last six months as Sunderland City Council cracks down on fly-tipping.

Sunderland residents and businesses are invited to have their say on the city's Statement of Licensing Policy, a document which describes how the local authority exercises its powers under the Licensing Act 2003.

Pupils who were chosen to have their artwork displayed in the Tower of London as part of King Charles III's coronation celebrations are celebrating its return home.

TV architect George Clarke returned to his roots this week to help his home town kick off its 60th birthday celebrations.

Waste collections will change over Christmas week, with collections scheduled between Tuesday 26 December and Friday 29 December moving back one day.

New powers to tackle anti-social gatherings in cars and the dangerous driving, speeding, stunts and noise that go with these, are being considered by Sunderland City Council.