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Navy veterans from the Royal Naval Association on Roker Avenue have marked Trafalgar Day with a special commemorative event at Sunderland's own Trafalgar Square. This is the first of its kind to be held at the historic site.

People are being encouraged to get their applications in early to guarantee a place in next year's Active Sunderland's BIG 3k Run, Walk and Cycle events after all three sold out this year.

Sunderland City Council will begin essential works at its Jack Crawford House Depot in Hendon on Monday 27 October, with temporary traffic management measures in place to support the project.

Sunderland City Council is launching a six-month programme to improve the look, feel and safety of 21 local shopping areas across the city.

Residents, commuters and visitors are being advised of foot and cycle path closures on Wearmouth Bridge as re-surfacing works get underway.

Residents can now access a one-stop online support portal that offers opportunities for financial help and assistance from over 2,500 schemes and grants nationwide.

Money seized from convicted loan sharks is being used to fund new equipment for young footballers in Sunderland thanks to the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) and Sunderland City Council.

Landmarks across Sunderland are being lit up on Friday night in a show of support for the fight against racism.

A blueprint for continuing the fight against child poverty has been backed by Sunderland City Council's cabinet

Sunderland City Council, in partnership with Dame Dorothy Primary School and Sunderland Young People's Bike Project (SYPBP), has launched a new programme of cycling sessions to encourage active travel among young people.

Work to restore Sunderland's Roker Park bandstand to its former glory is to be carried out offsite this winter.

Sunderland's Keel Crossing will permanently open later this month..