2021 news archive
Festival of Light tickets are now on sale
Sunderland City Council has now released tickets for the ever popular Festival of Light event in Roker Park.
Civic tribute to our emergency services
Sunderland will fly the flag to mark the annual Emergency Services Day on 9 September.
Vehicle seized on suspicion of being involved in fly-tipping
A van has been seized on Blue House Lane (A1290) Washington on suspicion of being involved in fly-tipping.
Serving up a helping of local history
A delicious programme of free events is on the menu for this year's Heritage Open Days, England's largest festival of history and culture.
Join the Big Bus Conversation
Sunderland residents are being asked to share their views on buses in the North East as part of a campaign to improve bus travel in the region.
Call to carry on doing your bit as schools return
Children and their parents are being urged to continue being cautious when schools go back next week.
Recycled laptops take on new lease of life helping local people to find jobs
Redundant laptops recycled as part of a council-led scheme, are being given a new lease of life helping local people to find jobs.
Raising the Red Ensign
Sunderland residents are invited to pay their respects to the Merchant Navy on Merchant Navy Day this Friday (3 September).
Autumn re-surfacing and road closures
Drivers are advised that stretches of road across Sunderland will be closed for resurfacing in the coming week as Sunderland City Council continues its £5.7m investment in the city's roads and footways.
Pest control call-out fees to be scrapped
Charges for domestic pest control call-outs for rodents are being scrapped for a period of twelve months in Sunderland as the city council offers enhanced support for residents.