Environment

Families in Sunderland are being advised to check their bin collection days over the festive period.

A bulky waste collection “menu” could be introduced by Sunderland City Council, allowing residents to pay separate charges for different items.

Countryside campaigners welcome a new plan for greater public access to the great outdoors Reporter Charlie Bullough looks at proposals to improve access for walkers and other outdoor enthusiasts.

A historic park has been named the best destination for a free family day out in the North East after securing the most public votes.

A busy Sunderland road is set to remain closed following a major spillage.

Storm Diana has hit the UK with winds of up to 80mph sweeping across the West coast - and sweeping over Sunderland today.

Sunderland is one of the biggest fly-tipping hotspots in England, with more than 20 incidents every day on average, according to new figures.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning with high winds expected to batter the North East tomorrow.

The hunt is on to catch flytippers who left a popular Sunderland pond looking like a rubbish dump.

Storm Diana is set to arrive in Sunderland this week as the weather front sweeps across the Atlantic before bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the UK.

Two Sunderland schools have netted cash prizes for their recycling efforts.

Sunderland’s beaches have been given the thumbs-up in the latest ratings.