2024 news archive
Jobs fair to showcase careers in care
Those looking for careers in social care can take advantage of a free recruitment fair showcasing opportunities in the sector later this month.
Sunderland schoolchildren give rugby a try
Schoolchildren have been tackling some new skills as the city gets ready to host the opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup in August 2025.
Trailblazing fostering hub celebrates its first birthday
A support hub set up to encourage more people to come forward as foster carers has celebrated its first birthday.
Smokers urged 'it's never too late to quit' - as city records its lowest smoking rates
Sunderland smokers are being told it's never too late to quit after the city recorded its lowest ever adult smoking rates.
SEND centres help learning
Families in Sunderland will benefit from extra support for children with additional needs this school year thanks to a £1.2m investment in two new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) developments by Together for Children (Sunderland).
More Changing Places
New Changing Places toilets are opening across Sunderland helping to make sports, leisure, libraries and parks more accessible for people with disabilities.
Countdown to Houghton Feast!
Houghton Feast will return to the streets of Houghton from Friday 4 - Sunday 13 October, with a packed programme of activities, events and entertainment to enjoy.
Poppy Appeal gets underway in Sunderland
The Mayor of Sunderland has joined the Royal British Legion to officially launch this year's Poppy Appeal in the city.
Landmarks lit for NHS Organ Donor Registration Week
Landmarks across the city are being lit pink to mark this important reminder to register as an organ donor.
Old School House highly commended at Building Excellence Awards
Sunderland City Council's project to transform a former school building into specialist homes has been highly commended at the regional LABC Building Excellence Awards.
