2024 news archive
High sheriff honours city's young film makers
Young Wearside filmmakers has been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony.
Dog fouling week of action kicks off in the Coalfields
Dog owners are being asked to dispose of their dog's waste responsibly in Sunderland City Council's latest clampdown on anti-social behaviour.
Going to the polls
Are you ready to vote in the elections on Thursday 2 May?
Penshaw Bowl cancelled due to ground conditions on site
This year's Easter Family Fun day has sadly had to be cancelled due to poor ground conditions on site.
New play area for Elemore Country Park
Elemore Country Park's brand new play area is now in place as work continues to transform the site.
Sunderland to get 29 new life saving defibrillators
Life saving defibrillators are being installed at 29 new locations across Sunderland in a drive to improve residents' access and the survival chances of anyone having a cardiac arrest.
Fatfield play area gets £225,000 makeover
A Washington play area has been given a £225,000 makeover, complete with sensory garden, zip wire and inclusive play equipment, as work continues to upgrade play facilities across Sunderland.
Church demolition to make way for six bungalows
Demolition work is set to begin in Ryhope to pave the way for six new homes.
Work underway to make Hetton Lyons Country Park more accessible for visitors
New disabled parking bays and enabling works for EV charging points are being installed at Hetton Lyons Country Park to make it more accessible for visitors.
Sniffer dog helps stub out sale of illegal cigarettes
A specially trained sniffer dog has helped Sunderland City Council's Trading Standards seize a haul of illegal cigarettes from retail premises in the city.
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