Picking up the tab! More than 30 people fined almost £5,000 for dropping cigarette butts in Sunderland in new city centre crackdown More than 30 people have been fined almost £5,000 for dropping cigarette butts in Sunderland as part of a new litter crackdown. Environment
Utter bargain or a huge raise? What you said about Sunderland City Council's allotment price rise A pensioner's complaint that the cost of renting two allotments in Sunderland will more than double has split the opinion of Echo readers. Environment
Mains cleaning could cause water issues for residents Northumbrian Water will be carrying out mains cleaning in the Cleadon area. Environment
Piles of rubbish dumped and set alight in Sunderland's Children's Forest Children's toys and a pile of rubbish bags have been dumped and set alight in a popular Sunderland green space. Environment
UK’s first electric vehicle fast charging station to go live in Sunderland today The UK’s first fast charging station for electric vehicles was all set to go live in Sunderland today. Business
'It is just disgusting': anger as fly-tippers blight beauty spot One of South Tyneside's best-loved beauty spots has been targeted by fly-tippers. Environment
Sunderland homes left without water after main bursts in street A burst water main caused dozens of homes in an area of Sunderland to be left without water this morning. News
Blue Peter gardener helps Sunderland allotment group go green Former Blue Peter gardener Chris Collins has helped plant 50 trees as part of a bid to promote a greener environment with a Sunderland allotment group. Environment
Three flood defence schemes for Sunderland, Washington and Houghton totalling £1.2m get the go-ahead Flood defences worth more than £1m have been approved by city leaders. Environment
Caught on camera: Flytipper lands fine and costs after video evidence catches him dumping bags of waste A man was caught dumping bin liners filled with rubbish and a mattress by a covert camera. Crime
Keeping city centre clean is vital to Sunderland's long-term economic success, says council boss Keeping the heart of Sunderland clean is vital to the city's long-term economic prospects, says the city council's top man. Environment
Fire service brothers and sisters are celebrating National Sibling Day Sibling pairs at Tyne and Wear fire service are celebrating their national day. Environment
What are the common signs of hay fever and how do I treat the allergy? We are well and truly into the swing of spring - and you may be starting to feel the signs of hay fever. Weather
Protester cautioned at March to Leave in Sunderland after woman 'pushed in the chest' A man in his sixties has been cautioned by police after the March to Leave protest in Sunderland. Crime
Sunderland businessman fined over rubbish found dumped in back lane A Sunderland businessman has been fined over dumped rubbish. Crime
Charity voices fears over plan for housing development on former glassworks site Concerns have been raised by a countryside charity over plans to build more than a dozen new houses on a former glass works site in East Boldon News
Council gives go-ahead to 112 homes on Wearside Plans for more than 100 new homes on Wearside have been given the green light. News
'Have pride in our city' - 12 things you said about Sunderland's deep clean as work gets underway A campaign to clean up Sunderland city centre has been backed by Echo readers - with some making calls for the work to be extended across Wearside. Environment
Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings: 'Shaky' defender struggles but ONE 8 after heartbreaking Peterborough draw
Phil Smith's player ratings: 'Exceptional' Charlie Wyke stars as two other Sunderland players get 8s in Doncaster win
