Council news

Service personnel and veterans from across the city will join the Mayor of Sunderland, Councillor Allison Chisnall, when the city pays its respects at the annual Remembrance Parade and Service at the War Memorial in Burdon Road on Sunday 10 November.

Sunderland's countdown to Christmas is about to get underway.

City Council uses vehicle seizure powers in Hetton.

Community creativity and spirit in Mowbray Park.

Washington Village in Bloom volunteers are celebrating after the village was named the overall winner in the Village category at the Britain in Bloom Awards 2024.

Children have enjoyed a sneak peak of the Mowbray Park Festival.

'Fantastic news for the city'

A brand-new immersive classroom incorporating virtual reality (VR) and tools for interactive learning, has been opened at Ryhope Junior School thanks to £50,000 investment from Together for Children (TfC).

Stunning light projections created by international visual artists, a spectacular starscape and a giant glitterball are among the dazzling lighting installations visitors can enjoy when Sunderland Festival of Light opens next Friday.

Director of Education Simon Marshall is now Together for Children (TfC) Chief Executive and Sunderland's director of Children's Services.

Sunderland's Armed Forces Partnership (AFP) is celebrating winning a prestigious award for supporting the city's Armed Forces community.

Those looking for careers in social care can take advantage of a free recruitment fair showcasing opportunities in the sector later this month.