2024 news archive

Three Sunderland youngsters have paid tribute to the heroes of D-Day at a special service marking the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings at Sunderland Minster.

A brand-new 'NaturePlan' website has been launched to engage the public and other stakeholders in vital plans to enhance local habitats and species.

Three Sunderland youngsters will pay their own special tribute to the heroes of D-Day at a special D-Day Service at Sunderland Minster tonight

This National Volunteering Week (3-9 June), Family Hubs across Sunderland are celebrating their hardworking volunteers and appealing to anyone who wants to support children and families in their free time.

Dozens of free workforce training courses - from office-based skills, manufacturing, mechanics and engineering - are now available.

Organisers are hoping it will be sunshine all the way when Southwick's Thompson Park holds a free family fun day next month to celebrate its £740,000 transformation.

WITH Sunderland set to welcome the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2025, residents across the city are getting the chance to try the sport at grassroots level.

The city saw an increase in visitors for 2023, with large events bringing in more daytime and overnight tourism.

Lifeguards are returning to Sunderland's beaches this weekend in time for the summer months.

After the event sold out this year, the date has been confirmed for the event in 2025.