2023 news archive
Drivers warned of 'abnormal loads' passing through the city centre
Drivers in Sunderland are advised that they may face delays as slow-moving HGVs pass through the city centre on Monday, transporting 'abnormal loads' of almost 112ft long to the Port of Sunderland.
£4.2bn North East devolution deal gets local approval
Devolution plans for the North East that would see the region gain new powers and £4.2bn in investment have had the final local political approval.
Sunderland backs proposals for smokefree generation
Sunderland City Council is supporting a set of proposals to help create a smokefree generation and tackle youth vaping.
Becoming A Real Living Wage Employer
Employers urged to make Sunderland a Real Living Wage city.
Sunderland remembers
Service personnel and veterans from across the city joined the Mayor of Sunderland, Councillor Dorothy Trueman, when the city paid its respects at the annual Remembrance Parade and Service at the War Memorial in Burdon Road.
Rifles exercise their Freedom
The Rifles exercised their Freedom of the City of Sunderland with a parade through the city on Sunday.
Get your jab to protect yourself and others this winter
Sunderland's Director of Public Health is urging everyone who is eligible to protect themselves and those around them this winter by getting their Covid 19 and flu vaccines.
Investing in our heritage buildings
Church Lane is the latest part of the Bishopwearmouth Conservation Area to receive a significant facelift.
Roker Pier likely to remain closed for some time following storm damage
Sunderland's Roker Pier is likely to remain closed for some time due to damage caused by Storm Babet.