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New learn to ride track gears up to welcome first customers
Residents are being encouraged to take advantage of a new learn to ride cycling track in Houghton's Rectory Park.
Everything you need to know about Elemore Family Music Festival
Elemore Family Music Festival will be back for its second year this weekend.
Councillors praise community response to appalling events of August 2nd and 3rd
Councillors in Sunderland have condemned the appalling scenes which took place in the city the weekend before last.
Washington Village shows off its 'flower power' for competition judges
Washington Village has welcomed the Britain in Bloom judges as it celebrates Washington's 60th anniversary.
Work complete on Pennywell supported housing
A community of new bungalows is now complete on a former hospital site in Pennywell.
An important message from the Mayor of Sunderland
'Hate, violence, intimidation and the spreading of fear are not welcome here.'
City Council statement on 'totally unacceptable' disorder
'Totally unacceptable, insult to Southport, and not a reflection of this proud city and people.'
Have your say on gambling premises
Have your say on gambling permits and licences that cover high street premises, casinos, bingo premises and gaming centres.
Free family music festival to return to Elemore Country Park
Elemore Family Music Festival will return to Sunderland's newest country park next month.
City goes blue for World Drowning Prevention Day
The RNLI and Sunderland City Council have joined forces to raise awareness of water safety on World Drowning Prevention Day.
Freedoms and honours
Recognition for their significant contributions to the city's wellbeing and community spirit.
Family fun across Sunderland's parks this summer
Archery, dodgeball, hula hoops and tennis are just some of the free activities lined up for Active Sunderland's family fun sessions taking place throughout the city this summer.