2021 news archive

Sunderland's Director of Public Health is calling on people to do everything they can to stay safe as the country ramps up its efforts to prevent the spread of the new Omicron variant.

The Leader of Sunderland City Council has thanked members of the public for their patience and understanding as the clean-up operation continues across the city following Storm Arwen. He also praised council staff involved in the response to the storm.

It has been the case throughout the pandemic that new variants could emerge at any time.

Sunderland's outdoor spaces are looking blooming lovely as new apprentices have been appointed to look after the city's award-winning green flag parks and stunning seafront.

There are disruptions across Sunderland as a result of Storm Arwen.

People are being advised to only travel if essential and stay away from the seafront in the wake of Storm Arwen.

People are being advised to only go out if they have to and avoid the city's coastline this evening and overnight due to Storm Arwen.

Sunderland's Director of Public Health is urging people to carry on doing everything they can to keep themselves and each other safe this winter.

White Ribbon Day is Thursday 25 November. The ribbons help symbolise a personal pledge never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women.

More than £45m of updates and investments in schools are underway - including the new build Sunningdale School.