2021 news archive

Sunderland City Council is asking for help with tracking down mindless vandals behind a graffiti-spree at Seaburn.

Five British Empire Medals presented for good and selfless works.

Sunderland residents will soon be able to earn rewards for using more active and sustainable modes of transport.

Showing solidarity: landmarks are being lit in the Ukrainian national colours of blue and yellow.

A replica of the historic coal waggons which once plied the Hetton Colliery Railway is set to be restored and given pride of place in the railway's 200th birthday celebrations.

Sunderland's Director of Public Health is urging residents to carry on being cautious to protect themselves and especially those most vulnerable as we all learn to live alongside Covid.

Sunderland has become the first local authority in the North East to sign the Healthy Weight Declaration, underlining a commitment to supporting residents to live full and healthy lives.

The first residents in a pocket-sized community have moved into their new homes in Shiney Row, as part of a £59m programme, that is celebrating two years of changing lives.

The Government has today announced that all Covid-19 restrictions will end in England on Thursday.

Four new 20mph zones are now in place across Sunderland to improve safety and reduce the risk of accidents.