2023 news archive

Sunderland is in the running for a national award for its work championing better wages for workers across the city.

Concert-goers travelling to see Beyoncé in Sunderland are being advised to plan their journeys in advance. More than 48,000 music fans are set to flock to the city to enjoy Beyoncé at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday 23 May, many of them first time visitors.

Sunderland's beaches are flying the flags this summer after once again being awarded the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards.

Work is underway on a new café and amphitheatre at Sunderland's historic Roker Park.

First of five - the new Coalfield Family Hub.

Sunderland's Director of Public Health is urging everyone who is offered the opportunity to have a COVID-19 Spring booster over the next few weeks to take this up.

People are being urged to come forward and make a difference by signing up to volunteer at this summer's AJ Bell 2023 World Triathlon Championship Series Sunderland.

People are being reminded that dog exclusion zones come back in force on Sunderland beaches from the beginning of May.

A mural in Southwick is highlighting the dangers of borrowing money from illegal money lenders.

Sunderland will be joining millions around the UK with its own special celebration to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.