Sunderland City Council

Clean up continues as one billion plastic pellets spill into the Tyne

North East Screen chief executive Alison Gwynn, North East mayor Kim McGuinness, Sunderland City Council leader Michael Mordey, and Sara Davies at the site of the planned Crown Works film studio in Pallion, Sunderland

Strictly Come Dancing hope for Sunderland as Crown Works deal agreed

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

Reform to seize control of four more North East councils in May

The historically low rates of waste paper has led the three local authorities, which are part of the same waste management partnership, to phase out their inner bin caddies.

Paper recycling levels continue to plummet as big bin change comes

Paul Donaghy, Reform candidate for North East mayor

'Everywhere is on the table' – Inside Reform's election hopes

Work on the Crown Works site in March 2025

Chief reacts to funding boost to kickstart scaled-back Crown Works

Household food waste collections aim to stop perishable items being dumped in landfill

North East councils give update on major bin collection changes

Kopernik, Dunn House, North Bridge Street, Sunderland

Northumbria Police sounds alarm over shop boss's bootleg tobacco link

Kate Maddison-Jones

Parents react to almost £1.3m in ‘unfair’ school absence fines

3D images of proposed Pawz for Thought wildlife hospital in Sunderland

North East charity reveals plans for ‘life-changing’ wildlife hospital

CGI image of proposed plans for 109-home development north of Emsworth Road in Sunderland's Southwick ward

Final decision on 109 new affordable homes near nature reserve

'Key for economic growth': Major road improvement works completed

Police on duty outside the stadium prior to the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Sunderland and Newcastle United at Stadium of Light on January 06, 2024

Police give update on major operation for Tyne-Wear derby

Sunderland AFC's Chief Business Officer, David Bruce, has been responding to news that the Stadium of Light is part of a national bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035.

SAFC director reacts to Stadium of Light being part of World Cup bid

An artist's impression showing how the Crown Works film studios in Sunderland could look

Big new demand made in bid to make Crown Works Studios a reality

South Tyneside councillors have backed a new regional plan to help nature recover

Wildlife-boosting nature recovery plan moves forward
South Tyneside Council’s leading councillors have supported plans for a consultation on a new regional strategy aimed at restoring and enhancing the natural environment.
Chris Binding

Land to north east of Springwell, Sunderland, where the solar farm is planned

Inspector rules on new 59,000-panel solar farm to power 11,000 homes

l-r Brian Denton and Everyone Active's personal trainer Liam King

Brian, 74, proving age is just a number at Washington Leisure Centre

Proposed site for new 'all hazards village' at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's training centre

Verdict in on firefighters’ new training village with every hazard

The region's museums are set to benefit from a Government windfall.

Museums set for share of £20m windfall to preserve region's heritage

New 'operational training facility' for Northumbria Police planned at industrial building in Washington's Pattinson Industrial Estate

Verdict on new police training base for dogs, horses, tasers and more

New 'operational training facility' for Northumbria Police planned at industrial building in Washington's Pattinson Industrial Estate

Planners ready to deliver key ruling on mega new police training base

Proposed site for new 'all hazards village' at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's training centre

Fire crews want this new 'village' to prepare for every emergency

Crown Works Film Studios site

Top politician's big promise to bring Crown Works film studios to life

The Sensory Place have been named a Community Champion

The Sensory Place named a Community Champion in Sunderland

New 'operational training facility' for Northumbria Police planned at industrial building in Washington's Pattinson Industrial Estate

Police want key new training hub in a warehouse – the plans explained

(L-R) Jameson Lai, Senga Kean, Chris Kean

From Hendon to Honolulu: North East marketing agency celebrates 10 years
North East marketing agency, dodio, recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a special event and the promotion of one of their longest serving staff.
Northern Reporter

The newly elected Reform councillor for North Tyneside's Killingworth, Brian Smith

Huge political earthquake brewing after Reform UK's latest success

Lisa Nandy, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport, on a visit to the Beamish Football Centre in Stanley.

Fresh promise Crown Works funding setback won’t kill Hollywood dream

Sunderland MP Lewis Atkinson and Cllr Michael Mordey.

I'm doing all I can for Crown Works Studios despite funding setback

Enabling works forged ahead on the new Crown Works Studios in Pallion in March.

Crown Works setback won't break our spirit - we'll dig in and deliver

Crown Works site with Cllr Steve Donkin and Cllr Martin Haswell

Crown Works setback: locals angry and doubtful over 'white elephant'

An artist's impression showing how the Crown Works film studios in Sunderland could look

Crown Works Studios setback: empty promise fears & demand for answers

Crown Works Film Studios site in June 2025

Breaking Massive blockbuster setback as investor quits Crown Works film studio

The Beacon of Light and Fulwell Mill illuminated in red and white.

City's landmarks to be lit up red and white ahead of playoff final

The big screen in Keel Square will be showing the SAFC playoff final against Sheffield United.

Capture big match atmosphere as Keel Square to screen playoff final

Wearside Golf Club has submitted plans to develop its current site.

"I think the golf club development is ridiculous"- not everyone agrees

Council tax levels have been set for the year ahead

North East councillors taken to court over unpaid council tax

Plans submitted for 30-metre-high telecoms tower on green space off junction of Tile Shed Lane and Cleadon Lane in East Boldon area

Plans submitted for 30-metre-high telecoms tower in East Boldon area

Red Sky Foundation founder Sergio Petrucci celebrates raising over £200,000.

Red Sky Foundation ball raises over £200,000 to support heart care

British Street Food Awards heading to Sunderland

Liz St Louis and Nicol McConnell receiving the People's Choice Award at the Digital Leaders Impact Awards

Sunderland wins prestigious People’s Choice Award at Digital Leaders Impact Awar...

A “decommissioned” Metro train carriage is set to be donated to Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service to help with “enhanced” training.

Old Nexus Metro train carriage saved from scrapheap by fire service

The Women's Rugby World Cup on display at the Stadium of Light.

Women's Rugby World Cup takes pride of place at Stadium of Light

Sea Change cafe gears up to open at Museum and Winter Gardens

North East 5GIR project team at Port of Tyne

North East 5GIR Showcase Highlights Innovation and Collaboration

Project team members next to new Oxa vehicle

Sunderland’s self-driving bus project announces Oxa as new autonomy provider

North East 5GIR projects montage

Regional 5GIR Projects Lead the UK’s Digital Transformation

£70m investment agreed for North East business to cover national gap

National World

Explore Offers and What’s On with Sunderland’s Free City App

A new bus route is set to launch connecting Sunderland and South Shields.

New Sunderland bus route set to launch in South Tyneside

Sea Change Cafe on Ocean Road in South Shields

Popular South Shields Cafe announces plans for second site

Wearside residents are being invited to “Come Outside” at the next Expo Sunderland event.

Ad Feature Expo Sunderland 'come outside' project set to hit Wearside

South Tyneside museum gets £500k cash boost to fund essential repairs

From top left: Kim McGuinness, Guy Renner-Thompson, Jamie Driscoll, Paul Donaghy (bottom left), Aidan King and Andrew Gray. Photo: Local Democracy Reporting Service.

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