2025 news archive
'Outstanding' rating for children's services
Children's services in Sunderland continue to be 'outstanding'.
Women's Rugby World Cup star of the show at Sunderland AFC fan zone

The Women's Rugby World Cup trophy took pride of place at Sunderland AFC's pre-match fan zone on Saturday.
New Café Opening at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Sea Change Community Interest Company (CIC) is launching its second café at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens. The team from Sea Change in South Shields will welcome their first customers to the museum on Saturday 8 March.
Bite back and help stop loan sharks

Residents are urged to join the Bite Back Week fight against loan sharks and to find out more on staying safe from illegal money lenders.
Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
Work begins on new play zone
Kit Out Sunderland helping the planet and local participants
COAST Sunderland launches environmental campaign encouraging local communities to 'Explore with Care'

With school holidays approaching and Summer weather on its way, COAST Sunderland is launching a new initiative to encourage residents to reconnect with the stunning coastline on their doorstep - but to do so with care.
Dame Dorothy Street resurfacing works

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Sunderland answers the call for its community with sports kit donations

"Now I can wear the right clothes when I go to my football sessions at The Beacon of Light," says Dean, beneficiary of sports kit and active wear donation programme, Kit Out Sunderland.