Sunderland councillors’ pay for the coming financial year is expected to be “frozen” to allow more cash to be directed towards frontline council services, following a recommendation from city leaders.

Major plans to roll out electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across visitor sites and country parks on Wearside have ...

Sunderland is strengthening its position as a hub for electric vehicles (EVs) with the installation of EV charging points at 12 new visitor ...

Sunderland City Council has confirmed the decision on plans for up to 600 homes will be pushed back to April 2026 after receiving 300 public objections ...

From Crown Works Studios to the redevelopment of a swathe of Sunderland's high street, here's a round-up of some key projects and developments to watch in 2026 ...

If successful, the centre would be the second padel centre to open in the city, joining True Padel on Wessington Way ...

Almost £1m investment has been pledged for a city as it prepares to host Radio 1's Big Weekend. About 80,000 music lovers are ...

A new council strategy aiming to continue the fight against child poverty on Wearside by “supporting children and families to thrive” has been given the final stamp of approval by senior councillors.

The disputed decision to ban the Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv from the game against Aston Villa in November has been the ...

The Government has told local authorities across England to provide residents with four containers under controversial ...

Regeneration work on Wearside saw major milestones in 2025, including the official opening of the Keel Crossing footbridge over the river Wear, a moment which marked key progress in the city council's ...