2024 news archive
Free family music festival to return to Elemore Country Park
Elemore Family Music Festival will return to Sunderland's newest country park next month.
City goes blue for World Drowning Prevention Day
The RNLI and Sunderland City Council have joined forces to raise awareness of water safety on World Drowning Prevention Day.
Freedoms and honours
Community stalwarts have been honoured.
Family fun across Sunderland's parks this summer
Archery, dodgeball, hula hoops and tennis are just some of the free activities lined up for Active Sunderland's family fun sessions taking place throughout the city this summer.
Getting More Active
Activity rates among residents are higher than others in the region yet too many people are putting their health and lives at risk by being inactive.
Clampdown on shopping trolleys extended to more parts of the city
Taking a shopping trolley off a retailer's land could land you with a £100 fixed penalty notice in more parts of Sunderland from the end of August.
Call for residents to join the fight against fly-tipping
Sunderland residents are being asked to do their bit to help keep their city clean and green by joining in the fight against fly-tipping.
George Clarke goes back to his roots to help his town celebrate its Big 60
TV architect George Clarke returned to his roots today to help Washington New Town celebrate its 60th birthday.
New 599 bus service between Sunderland, Hebburn and Jarrow
Connectivity is improving between Sunderland and South Tyneside with the new 599 bus route providing stronger links to major employment sites and communities.
City's parks right up there with the best
Five of Sunderland's parks and green spaces are celebrating after receiving prestigious Green Flag Awards.
