2025 news archive

Residents across Sunderland are being urged to act responsibly and never place batteries or battery-operated devices in their household waste or recycling bins, following a recent fire suspected to have been caused by a damaged battery.

Healthcare regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates City Council support services for adults as 'Good'.

- Government, host locations and teams celebrate 100 days to go to Women's Rugby World Cup 2025's opening match in Sunderland

Drivers are being advised of major highways resurfacing works on the seafront in Roker and Seaburn, and along Dame Dorothy Street.

Communities across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear have access to plans to respond to flooding, wildfires and other major incidents thanks to a new Community Risk Register.

Two residents who verbally abused City Council and Northumbria Police officers have been left with court bills of more than £1,000 each.

Residents are being reminded that dog exclusion zones come back in force on Sunderland beaches from the beginning of May.

Silksworth Athletics Track has hosted its first event since its £230,000 refurbishment.

Improvements to Houghton's popular Rectory Park, which got underway last year are now complete.

Residents are being invited to join in a moment of celebration when Sunderland marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday 8 May.

People are being invited to see the latest exciting plans for the redevelopment of Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens at two drop-in events next week.

A retired GP and celebrated fell runner has successfully completed an 88-mile run from Keswick to Sunderland to raise money for Derwent Hill, the outdoor activity and education centre that profoundly impacted her life during her challenging teenage years.