2023 news archive

Hetton's HALO Project has secured £5,000 to fund a pilot scheme aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour and motorbike related disorder.

A Witherwack resident who was suspected of fly-tipping has been fined by magistrates for failing to co-operate with a council investigation.

Sunderland's Ageing Well Ambassadors have met to celebrate ageing and promote age-friendly practices in the city.

Pupils from St John Boste Primary School are celebrating after being named the winners of 2023's Summer Reading Challenge.

Green fingered gardeners are celebrating after picking up a bunch of top awards in this year's Northumbria in Bloom competition.

Drivers are advised that stretches of road across Sunderland will be closed for routine maintenance and resurfacing in the coming weeks as the city council continues its multi-million pound investment in highways.

The Mayor of Sunderland has joined the Royal British Legion in launching this year's Poppy Appeal.

A stunning light projection and sparkling new lighting installations are set to brighten the dark nights in Sunderland city centre this autumn.

A Sunderland headteacher who played a key role in saving Washington Old Hall has been honoured with a blue plaque.