Sunderland beaches named among UK’s cleanest as latest ratings released Sunderland’s beaches have been given the thumbs-up in the latest ratings. News
The North East restaurant so filthy it's been hit with a £30,000 fine This Chinese restaurant has been hit with a massive fine for a catalogue of hygiene offences. Environment
Sunderland flytipper who was running illegal waste business landed with £760 court bill A man who was running an illegal waste business flytipped rubbish on a city industrial estate. News
Recycling boss jailed after dumping waste at illegal rubbish tip in abandoned Sunderland factory A recycling boss has been put behind bars after dumping waste at a 650-tonne illegal rubbish tip set up in an abandoned factory. Environment
Tyne Tunnel set to get new traffic system - here’s how it will work Drivers in South Tyneside will soon be getting quicker Tyne Tunnel journeys - with a new high-tech system set to be in place within weeks. News
New project helps Sunderland residents reclaim their streets Hundreds of householders have been visited in a bid to help residents reclaim their streets and rid them of litter. Sunderland
Meat tax could save thousands of UK lives, say scientists A price-hiking "meat tax" could prevent almost 6,000 deaths per year in the UK and save the economy more than £700 million in avoided healthcare costs, say researchers. Health
Sunderland girl's extreme close up of beetle wins in British Wildlife Photography Awards A young Sunderland photographer has won one of the most prestigious photography competitions in the country. Sunderland
MP Sharon Hodgson backs campaign to raise awareness of meningitis and septicaemia MP Sharon Hodgson is backing a national call to raise awareness of adult meningitis and septicaemia. News
Progress of South Shields' new £21million interchange captured in time lapse video Construction of the new transport interchange in South Shields has been captured in fascinating footage. Environment
Sunderland academic's nine reasons why you should become a vegan on World Vegan Day Thursday is World Vegan Day and University of Sunderland academic Dr Alex Lockwood is keen to convert you. News
What you say about plans to build new Sunderland apartments for young professionals Readers are less than impressed by plans to turn an ex-Sunderland city centre hostel for the homeless into flats for young professionals. Sunderland
Cash boost to help clean up Sunderland streets A new dedicated post to boost efforts to clean up Hendon and tackle flytipping has been created due to extra funding by Sunderland City Council. Sunderland
Sunderland fundraiser ready for Bonfire Night event with a difference Wildlife enthusiast Anne Hull does not mind putting her foot in it when it comes to raising money for her favourite organisation. News
Rescue teams scrambled to reports of someone stuck on rock at sea last night The Sunderland Coastguard team was called out last night following reports of someone stuck out at sea on a rock near Whitburn. News
Plumes of thick smoke near a Sunderland retail area are being caused by high winds and a garden fire Several concerned residents have reported the smoke fearing the city's B&Q store was on fire. News
West Boldon Lodge marks 21 years of teaching children about nature An environmental education centre is celebrating 21 years of helping children and families get close to nature. News
Beware of cowboy waste collectors as two Sunderland householders fined Two Sunderland householders who paid to have their waste taken away have been fined after it was found fly-tipped . Sunderland
See skydiver’s amazing pictures of Sunderland from 10,000 feet in the air A skydiver has managed to capture some unique shots of Sunderland from up above. News
Former village social club to be demolished to make way for homes A businessman has vowed to regenerate a rundown corner of a village by demolishing a derelict social club and building new homes. News
