2021 news archive
Help catch those behind second attack on water safety throwline
Sunderland City Council has joined forces with partners in the fire service and police to call for help with finding those behind an attack on vital water safety equipment in Washington.
Statement from LA7 leaders
The emergence of the highly transmissible Omicron variant poses a serious threat to our communities.
Drivers warned of weekend road closures
Motorists are warned of weekend road closures as part of the ongoing improvements the City Way Widening scheme.
Plan B: LA7 Directors of Public Health
Plan B: What it means for us here and across the region.
Waste Van Man Fined Again
No licence to carry or transfer waste, van crushed and a court bill of nearly £1,000.
Let's Talk - next year's budget
Residents, businesses and community groups are being asked for their views on what could be the next City Council budget.
Steel signing at new Hetton Primary
Steel signing - it's all go at the new-build Hetton Primary School.
Shipyard worker's son 'honoured' to install gateway blue plaque
A worker on the SSTC3 project who has family ties to the WM Doxford & Sons Shipyard has added a blue plaque to the yard's restored arches.
Give the 'gift of a lift' this Christmas
Motorists are reminded about the dangers of drink-drug driving as the latest figures show a growing percentage of road collisions involve impaired drivers.
Gear up for Winter Wheelers
Sunderland residents are being encouraged wrap up warm and get on their bikes in the run up to Christmas.