A new defibrillator has been installed in Sunderland after a school raised funds in memory of a much-loved member of staff.
Christine Graham worked at St Joseph’s Primary School, Millfield, as a lunchtime supervisor and cleaner for more than 30 years, but died suddenly in February after suffering an aortic...
Family favourites and award-winning flicks are heading to the big screen this week, as open-air cinema comes to Sunderland.
Sunderland BID is hosting Movies at the Minster at Minster Park from 4 to 5 September, in partnership with Sunderland City Council.
And the weekend will have something for all ages, including...
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.
As part of the work to improve the condition of over 200 of the city’s streets, Toll Bar...
Sunderland residents are being reminded to dispose of batteries safely after a fire broke out at a recycling centre.
Kerbside recycling material from Sunderland was being processed when workers spotted smoke coming from a waste bale, and upon investigation, it was clear that a battery was the cause.
Fortunately, workers were...
Adopt Coast to Coast – the Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) for Cumbria County Council, Durham County Council and Together for Children (Sunderland City Council) – is urgently calling for people to consider adopting brothers and sisters in a bid to combat the shortage in the number of prospective adopters...
Sunderland BID has strengthened its team with the appointment of new marketing, events and administration assistant.
Amy Nunn, 23, from South Shields has taken up the new role, which will see her involved in the BID’s busy programme of events and providing general support to other members of the team.
Amy...
Fearsome dinosaurs, magical characters, outdoor movies and sporting events are just some of the activities which are putting the sun into Sunderland this summer – along with the perfect Instagram moment.
Mindful of the fact that many people will be enjoying a staycation this year, the city centre is playing...
Cyclists from the North East are preparing for the second round of the Tour Series, with just one week to go until the professional cycling event is held in Mowbray Park.
Taking place on Tuesday 10 August from 5:30pm, The Tour Series is a fun, fast and free spectator event...
The Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) for Cumbria, Durham and Sunderland Adopt Coast to Coast welcomes a new government Adoption Strategy which will see £48million invested in adoption services.
The Adoption Strategy aims to improve adoption services, help find forever homes for more children across England and end the ‘postcode lottery’...
Work has started on a programme of schemes to further improve accessibility across the city.
The Seaburn Dene Access for All scheme is currently underway, creating dropped crossings in the area to give pedestrians safe places to crossroads.
The new crossings are being put in place to give residents safe routes to...
