2025 news archive
St Peters Cycle Hub Rebrands as 'Wear Wheels' with New Funding and Workshop
St Peters Cycle Hub is entering an exciting new chapter as it rebrands under the name Wear Wheels, marking a significant milestone in its mission to promote cycling, sustainability, and community wellbeing across Sunderland.
Plans submitted for new visitor centre and café at Washington F Pit Museum
Exciting plans to transform Washington F Pit Museum and Albany Park have taken a big step forward, with a planning application now submitted for a brand-new visitor centre and café. If approved, construction is expected to begin in spring 2026, with the site reopening in summer 2027.
Sunderland is lighting landmarks across the city to show its support for White Ribbon Day 2025
Penshaw Monument, Northern Spire, Fulwell Mill, and the Silksworth Wheel will be lit orange to mark White Ribbon Day. Monuments will be lit from Tuesday 25 to Sunday 30 November and from Tuesday 2 to Thursday 11 December from dusk.
Sunderland residents celebrate National Tree Week with tree planting at Flint Mill
National Tree Week got off to a strong start in Sunderland as residents, volunteers and partners came together at Flint Mill in Houghton to plant trees.
City centre sparkles as latest winter attraction arrives in Keel Square
A captivating winter display is set to bring icy lights and festive nights to Sunderland's Keel Square, starting this weekend.
Playtime is back as park improvements continue
Mowbray Park's much loved children's play area has reopened following a £282,000 revamp.
Fly-tippers caught by CCTV
A couple caught on CCTV littering a road with fly-tipping now have big court bills.
Residents are reminded to check their bin collection dates and recycle right this Christmas
As the festive season approaches, Sunderland City Council is reminding residents to stay on top of their recycling and bin collections over Christmas.
High value unsafe toys seized following public tip off
Sunderland City Council is urging residents to shop safely this Christmas after unsafe toys and goods worth thousands of pounds were seized from three premises in the city.
Leaders messages to Tyne-Wear derby fans
Leaders of Sunderland and Newcastle city councils have teamed up to encourage fans to enjoy Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby responsibly.
Sunderland gears up for a New Year's Eve to remember with dazzling double fireworks spectacular
Sunderland is gearing up for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration as the city prepares to welcome in 2026 with a free, dazzling double fireworks spectacular.
SAIL celebrates three years of making Sunderland city centre safer
Anti-social behaviour in Sunderland city centre is down by almost half since the launch of a ground-breaking project set up three years ago to make it a safer place.
