2025 news archive

Residents are being encouraged to sign up for next year's BIG 3K, following the success of this year's sell out event.

Community organisations are being urged not to miss out on help to bring their festival or event to life.

People will be able to have their photo taken with the brand new Women's Rugby World Cup trophy when it visits Sunderland this Friday 6 June.

An exciting summer-long programme of performances gets underway in the city's bandstands, parks, amphitheatres and open spaces this weekend.

Families across the west of the city are reminded of their free Family Hub.

Congratulations from the City Council

Landmarks are lit in Sunderland AFC colours to mark the team's play-off match at Wembley.

The RNLI have once again been commissioned to provide Sunderland's beaches with a lifeguard service at Seaburn, Roker and Cat and Dog Beaches this summer.

A live screening of Sunderland AFC's play-off final against Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium will be shown on the Expo Pavilion Screen in Keel Square this Saturday 24 May.

Residents across Sunderland are being invited to join a packed schedule of family fun at the Ford and Downhill Football Hubs this May half term. This is part of the city's commitment to promoting active lifestyles for all ages and abilities.

Sunderland's new Mayor and Mayoress were officially sworn in at the meeting of full council yesterday (Wednesday 21 May).

Sunderland's ever popular Roker and Seaburn beaches have been named among the best in the country in the 2025 Seaside Awards.