Sunderland City Council has begun discussions with groups that might be interested in running libraries in the city.
Earlier this month, the council’s cabinet agreed to keep the city centre library and libraries in Houghton and Washington under council control.
At the same time, the cabinet decided to initiate talks with...
A University of Sunderland, bespoke-built ambulance used to train the paramedics of tomorrow is being used to help save lives today
The ambulance was commissioned and built in Europe to help paramedic students get a flavour of life on the frontline.
The University has now loaned said ambulance, along with a...
Personnel and veterans associated with the military, as well as residents from all corners of the city, will unite with the Mayor of Sunderland, Councillor Dorothy Trueman, as the community gathers to honour and remember during the annual Remembrance Parade and Service.
This solemn event will take place at the...
A group of Paramedic Science students will be sporting a lot more facial fur this month after signing up for the month-long Movember challenge.
Within a week, the University of Sunderland super six has managed to raise more than £400 as they continue their efforts to grow the most impressive moustache for...
A multimillion-pound University of Sunderland project is having a critical impact on North East businesses, a new report has found.
At a time when many of the region’s manufacturing SMEs are having to re-think and readjust their practices, a University support project is proving a much-needed lifeline by adding millions...
Sunderland City Council is poised to make enormous cuts to services in response to crippling austerity measures imposed by central government. The council aims to slash a whopping £46 million from its budget in the forthcoming financial year.
In the last seven years, the Council has had to deal with...
Sunderland City Council is urging Wearside’s residents to give some thought to recycling during the festive season.
The council’s portfolio holder for city services, Michael Mordey, said, “Our residents are fantastic at recycling, but there’s always more that can be done.”
“We’re approaching the festive season, when most families generate more...
A netball team at a leading Sunderland school have been named the city’s netball champions after a double championship win.
Pupils at St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, are current champions after winning the City of Sunderland Netball League and the City...
An array of complimentary events will honour Sunderland's abundant history as a component of this year's Heritage Open Days, which stands as England's most extensive festival highlighting history and culture.
The festival begins Friday 8 September, and the free events will run until Sunday 17 September.
This year’s theme is ‘Creativity...
A BMX track is gearing up to welcome cyclists back after being given a new lease of life.
Sunderland City Council has invested £80,000 on improving the surface and refining the layout of the track at Hetton Lyons Country Park as part of its drive to encourage more people to be...
