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Sunderland International Airshow could return to Wearside for the first time since 2019. City councillor Ciera Hudspith has said the local authority is "exploring every possible avenue" to see it restarted.

City bosses tease Airshow return

Harry Trueman said it is a "great honour" to be nominated to be an Alderman"

A privilege to serve city says former mayor after Alderman nomination

Whitburn residents are set to be consulted over proposals to establish a parish council for the village.

Whitburn residents set to have their say on parish council proposals

Campaigners gather outside of the National Glass Centre as it closed its doors to the public for the last time.

Campaigners vow to fight on as National Glass Centre closes to public

One of the fly tips near West Rainton.

Boss asks 'how do I make this go away?' after being caught fly-tipping

'We're going nowhere' - LGBTQ+ community come together for Pride

The new hotel will be built on the current site of Durham County Cricket Club’s Banks Homes Riverside stadium.

Durham County Cricket Club's new 152 bedroom hotel gets the go ahead

Residents from Overdene, in Dalton-le-Dale, have been campaigning fo rdecades on the dangers from the main road traffic.

'A fatality waiting to happen' - community's 49 year road safety fight

Sunnyside car park, in Sunderland city centre. Picture by FRANK REID

New council urged to restore free city centre parking after 3pm

This week marked the signing of a Pre-Development Agreement for Sunniside

New partnership set to 'revitalise' Sunniside area of Sunderland

Thousands of music fans flocked to the Radio 1 Big Weekend in Herrington Country Park last month.

Bridget Phillipson MP: We need a council that believes in our city’s culture and...

Reform Sunderland City Council leader Cllr Chris Eynon has launched a scathing verbal attack on cabinet member and Sunderland MP Bridget Phillipson.

New Council leader launches scathing attack on MP Bridget Phillipson

A lone bather heads for the bathing huts. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Amorous Sunderland swimmers who drowned flouting the law in the 1800s

Ad Feature One woman’s story of balancing foster care with work

A bumper City Runs

'The crowd was unbelievable' - Sunderland hosts biggest ever City Runs

Andrea Bell at Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen..

Soup kitchen confirms kitchen is closing to help to those most in need
The rising cost of overheads was also cited as a reason
Neil Fatkin

Andrew Small believes the pattern in the shirt is the same as his sculpture.

Artist claims breach of copyright over image used in SAFC away shirt

Miso House is set to open soon in the former shop unit next to Biz-R

New Japanese restaurant heading to Sunderland

Washington Village in Bloom group members alongside the giant carving of the bald eagle.

Here's why an 8ft bald eagle now takes pride of place in Washington

David Lamb's Coal Face Coffee Trailer has proved a popular fixture at the park

I'm over the moon my coffee trailer is staying at a Sunderland park

Councillor Phil Tye has called for an immediate halt to the planned closure and demolition of the National Glass Centre.

"Deceived" - Council calls for immediate halt to glass centre closure

Pothole repairs will be targeted as part of Sunderland's improvements planned for 2026/27.

£10.9 million programme for Sunderland's roads and bridges

Cllr Kevin Johnston on Newbottle Street in Houghton-le-Spring.

City's high streets to get £1.5m revamp to support businesses

Additional roads will be closd in Newcastle for the Tyne-Wear Derby this weekend.

Council and police issue fan advice ahead of Tyne-Wear derby

Preparatory works are already underway for the construction of phase one of the Crown Works development.

Believe when I see it - readers react to Crown Works announcement

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Woman fined after driving neighbour to desperation with late noise

Amy Swan and Kelly Brougham from Active Families North East

Petition launched over future of forgotten community centre
A petition has been launched over the future of a forgotten Sunderland community centre in a clash with Sunderland City Council.
Katy Wheeler

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus addresses Stadium of Light future amid 63k expansion possibility and changed plans

Louis-Dreyfus addresses SoL future amid 63k expansion possibility

The new revised plans protect SAFC's operations and scope for expansion of the Stadium of Light.

Common sense - readers react to agreement between SAFC and Council

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' potential expansion of Stadium of Light handed boost after Sunderland Council alter plans

Potential expansion of SoL handed boost after Council alter plans

Sunderland City Council has unveiled their spending plans including repairing the city's potholes.

Council unveils plans to improve roads including pothole problems

Kimberly Finn

Prison nurse struck off for helping inmates carry out phone-smuggling

Peterlee from the air.

Here's how to have your say on the future of your town

Steve Lavelle, the Whitburn Neighbourhood Forum vice chair.

We’re calling for Whitburn to be given its own parish council

The woman used the blue disability badge of an elderly man she used to care for.

Here's why a carer was fined for illegally using blue disability badge

Over 40,000 people on council house waiting lists across North East

Readers react to tower block demolition decision due to repair costs

CGI image showing how the new residential community at Sheepfolds could look

Surely they can find a compromise - reaction to housing decision delay

City Hall Sunderland

Thousands of dog walkers see enforcement 'checks' under council powers

North East music organisation leader named on Government body

Micky Hazard after unveiling the Suicide Prevention Bench.

Spurs legend returns to home city to unveil Suicide Prevention Bench

The incident happened in Hawthorn Street, Millfield

Sunderland woman makes excessive noise despite warning order

The City Council has received over 250 compensation claims linked to pot holes.

City Council reveals pot hole compensation payments made since 2020

Penshaw Monument is just one of the landmarks lit up.

Here's why Sunderland's iconic landmarks are being lit up this week

My house was petrol bombed in a mistaken identity case while I slept

16 fantastic pictures of a day to remember as Keel Crossing opens

Man 'could not remember' driving car found at fly-tipping scene

City Hall Sunderland.

All the latest Sunderland roads and alcohol licensing public notices

The charges were brought by Durham County Council.

Man has to cough up nearly £800 after his waste was found in layby

Using the specialist equipment in Low Row

We're cleaning up Sunderland streets strewn with discarded chewing gum

The Cross of St George flying on a lamppost on Newcastle Road and the Union Jack placed on Penshaw Monument.

Whether racism or patriotism Council warns against erecting flags

The latest welfare incident on the Wearmouth Bridge.

Fire service and Council working to tackle welfare concerns on bridge

The fire at Druridge Bay. Picture: Gill Battye

Call for crackdown on law-breakers after out-of-control beach campfire

Developers to resubmit student flats plan after council refusal ruling

Plans to convert former Sunniside Methodist Church in Houghton ward into family home

Plans to convert ex-church into family home submitted to council

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