2021 news archive

Landmarks across Sunderland are being lit to mark the beginning and end of Refugee Week.

A £1.644m funding boost is set to accelerate three significant developments in Sunderland, providing much-needed homes for vulnerable residents.

A Dad who lost his son to drowning has helped raise funds for new water safety equipment in Washington.

Beach wheelchairs, healthy eating workshops and community vans are among the ambitious projects to receive pledges as part of Crowdfund Sunderland.

Community groups, schools, business and landowners are being encouraged to get involved in a competition to celebrate the arrival of the Tour of Britain in Sunderland this September.

Concert goers travelling to see Elton John this Sunday are being reminded to plan their journeys.

Polling day for Sunderland City Council's Copt Hill ward rescheduled poll is this Thursday 16 June, with polling stations open from 7am until 10pm.

Sunderland City Council has confirmed its support to the Councils for Fair Tax Declaration as part of Fair Tax Week 2022 (11-19 June).

Preparatory work that will pave the way for the remainder of Sunderland's largest new residential schemes is underway.

Amateur historians have the chance to take part in a new project investigating the old pubs of Sunderland.