2021 news archive
Funding to support Sunderland's unpaid carers
Sunderland City Council and NHS Sunderland Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are pledging additional support for carers throughout the year, jointly committing funding to ensure carers are recognised for their important work and offered the help they need.
Nissan unveils EV36Zero - a £1bn Electric Vehicle (EV) Hub to accelerate the journey to carbon neutrality
SUNDERLAND, UK(1 July 2021) - Nissan today unveils Nissan EV36Zero, a £1 billion flagship Electric Vehicle (EV) Hub creating a world-first EV manufacturing ecosystem.
Deadline to nominate Sunderland's Shining Stars extended
Residents have until the end of this week to nominate the Shining Stars within their communities as the deadline is extended.
Let's Talk Elemore - chance to find out more about country park plans
Residents will be able to find out more about plans for a heritage and visitor centre and a garden centre at the former Elemore Golf Course at an open day on Thursday 1 July.
Sunderland celebrates Armed Forces Day
Sunderland is paying tribute to the military by flying the Armed Forces Day flag at the civic centre for Armed Forces Day.
New 20mph zones
MORE 20MPH zones have gone 'live' across Sunderland
Leaders urge caution as delta variant is spreading rapidly
Throughout this pandemic the people of this region have responded collectively and effectively at every stage, but we really need everyone to continue to pull together to help drive down the worrying rise we are seeing in coronavirus cases.
How you can help your family stay safe near open water this summer
Sunderland families are being urged to make sure their children know how to stay safe and enjoy the water this summer.
Sunderland schools serve up award-winning meals
Sunderland City Council has been recognised for the high quality of its school meals, with a 'Food for Life Served Here' Bronze Award.
Residents encouraged to take up both doses of the vaccine
Sunderland residents are being encouraged to take up both doses of the vaccine and continue working from home if they can, following the Government's decision to delay further lifting restrictions for now.