Sunderland Children More Active Than UK Average, New Survey Shows
New national figures reveal that children and young people in Sunderland are now more physically active than the UK average. More than half are...
No Smoking Day Highlights Record Drop In Sunderland Smoking Rates
Smoking rates in Sunderland have fallen to their lowest level on record, with more support than ever available for those who want to quit. As...
Beat the Street Brings Free Fitness Challenge to Hendon and Grangetown
Residents of Hendon and Grangetown are invited to join Beat the Street – a fun and free game that encourages people of all ages...
Free Leisure Centre Memberships for Adoptive Families Announced on Big Adoption Day
Yesterday (21 January), to mark Big Adoption Day 2026, charitable social enterprise and leisure operator GLL, together with the UK’s first children’s charity Coram,...
Get Moving in 2026: BIG Run, Walk and Bike Ride Events Back in Sunderland
The BIG 3K Run, BIG Walk, and BIG Bike Ride are set to return for 2026, and residents are being urged to sign up...
Beat the Blues: Feel-Good Activities for Blue Monday
Blue Monday, falling this year on 19 January, is often labelled the most miserable day of the year. But here in Sunderland, we believe...
The Traitors Star Leanne Quigley Backs Race for Life in Sunderland
THE TRAITORS star Leanne Quigley is encouraging people to start 2026 with purpose by signing up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in...
Harbour Healthcare Homes Unite in Song for Heart-Warming Christmas Jumper Day
Harbour Healthcare was delighted to host a heart-warming festive event that brought together residents, teams, relatives, local communities and even local dignitaries across its...
For many people in the UK, long waiting times and high private treatment costs have led them to explore safe and affordable options abroad....
Sunderland Smoking Rate Falls to Historic Low, Below Regional and National Averages
Ongoing support and efforts to reduce smoking have helped Sunderland’s smoking rate fall below both regional and national averages. New data from the Office for...