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An alcohol licence has been granted for a new Go Local convenience store in Hetton. Picture by LDRS.

New shop's alcohol sales bid approved despite objections

The KFC restaurant at the Salterfen Park retail development in Ryhope Credit LDRS

Sunderland KFC late night refreshment licence approved despite objections

Plans to demolish the Glass Centre could face tougher restrictions after councillors agreed to pursue new measures to protect the landmark building.

National Glass Centre demolition plans hit fresh obstacle

The new padel courts will be created at Silksworth Community Pool Tennis and Wellness Centre.

Plans for new padel courts at Sunderland leisure centre go before councillors

Sunderland has declared an adult social care and mental health emergency.

Adult social care and mental health emergency declared in Sunderland

Veteran councillor Harry Trueman is set to become an Honorary Alderman of the City of Sunderland.

Trueman honour wins backing despite challenge from Lib Dems

Sean Laws (left) and Iain Scott, directors of Elemore Collective CIC.

Online petition launched to reopen park's community space

Plans to build bungalows for over 55s on land adjacent to Fairhaven, in Springwell, have been deferred.

Councillors insist on seeing site before making decision on bungalows plan

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

Sunderland Conservatives leader and former councillor Antony Mullen, Sunderland Lib Dems leader and councillor Paul Edgeworth, and Reform UK's Redhouse ward councillor Ciera Hudspith.

Councillors suffer death threats, abuse, and being spat at in street

Cllr. Andrew Ramsay, Reform Corporate Services and Local Government Efficiency Portfolio Holder, Carolyn Basing, Chair, The Campaign to Save the National Glass Centre, Cllr. Paul Edgeworth, Liberal Democrat Opposition Leader, Dr. Antony Mullen, Sunderland Conservatives Leader, Cllr. Brandon Feeley, Labour Deputy Leader, and Dan Sullivan, Green Party Local Chair.

Party leaders unite with letter to council chief in bid to save NGC

All three sets of steps at University Metro have been out of use for more than a year

Call for action as Metro station 'fiasco' hits year milestone

Sunderland city councillors have granted an alcohol licence for Chilton Moor shop Phones N Vapes, Credit: LDRS

Phone and vape shop wins permission to sell alcohol

Inset, Councillor Paul Donaghy, Reform UK cabinet member for veterans, communities and poverty, says there is a "growing number of unregistered, unlicensed and unmonitored HMOs operating in the shadows of Sunderland".

Council admits it does not have a full list of HMOs across the city

A decision is expected shortly on plans for a 11-bedroomed HMO at Godfrey Road in Sunderland Credit Google Maps

D-day over plans for 11-bed HMO after hundreds object

Repairs could soon be carried out to the Anglican 1856 South Chapel in Bishopwearmouth Cemetery. Credit LDRS.

Boost in bid to bring historic chapel back into use
Plans for repair works to help bring a historic Grade II-listed cemetery chapel back into use are due to go before councillors for decision.
Chris Binding

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

Sunderland MP Bridget Phillipson at one of the city’s free breakfast clubs.

MP calls on reform councillors to reveal free breakfast club stance

Save the National Glass Centre protest group outside of the centre.

Campaigners 'horrified' at Glass Centre demolition plan development

The Council chamber at Sunderland City Hall. Inset, Save the National Glass Centre campaign group chair Carolyn Basing.

Campaign group chair labels council meeting as profoundly undemocratic

Plans have been approved to boost capacity at Banana Moon Day Nursery, in Sunderland Credit: LDRS

Day nursery given permission to expand

An apartments plan for Sunderland’s former Ivy Leaf Social Club has been approved by councillors.

Plans approved for 'eyesore' former social club

An apartments plan for Sunderland's former Ivy Leaf Social Club is to go before councillors for decision shortly. Credit LDRS

D-Day nears in bid to transform 'eyesore' ex-social club

Durham County Council has revealed its planned Council Tax increase for the coming financial year.

Councillors reveal planned hike in Council Tax rates for residents

Cllr Ian McKinley.

Here's why city's only Reform UK councillor has quit the party

Major update on new A1 service station amid traffic and sewage worries

City Hall Sunderland

Councillors approve funding for youth provision in part of Sunderland
City councillors have approved nearly £200,000 of funding towards community activities and youth provision in the east area of Sunderland.
Chris Binding

Councillor calls on SAFC to rethink 'cruel' stadium parking charges

Councillor Darren Grimes.

Councillor vows to remain publicly available despite personal threats

Sunderland Conservative councillor resigns to sit as independent

Councillor Lyall Reed and Councillor Lindsey Leonard.

Row erupts between councillors over cash parking for older residents

Council tax levels have been set for the year ahead

North East councillors taken to court over unpaid council tax

Cllr Michael Hartnack is concerned about the use of E-scooters and bikes in the city centre.

Councillors call for action over E-scooters "before someone is hurt"

A transformation awaited Barclay Court in 1986. This is how it looked back then.

Barclay Court and the big plans for a facelift

Proposals to increase the basic pay of Sunderland councillors in line with inflation have been given the green light

Move to give councillors first pay rise since 2012 edges closer

CGI of the development

New Homes Get the Go Ahead in County Durham

Early CGI impression of how redeveloped St Aidan's Catholic Academy could look. Credit: DPP Planning

Councillors to decide on plans to replace St Aidan’s Catholic Academy

Red Gables. Picture released by Sunderland City Council.

Clash over respite care services in Sunderland

Annie Valentine is sick of people putting rubbish in the recycling bins.

'It grinds me down...it's not low-level crime when you live with it'

The debate took place at Sunderland City Hall.

Sunderland councillors clash during winter fuel allowance debate

Stock image of a drone c/o Pixabay.

Fears over 'poaching' drone pilots

Thousands of people across Sunderland have been screened for early lung cancer detection.

Thousands of people take part in programme for early detection of lung cancer

Herrington Country Park, Sunderland. Picture: Google Maps

Almost 100 extra parking spaces to be created at park

Plans submitted for 'battery energy storage facility' on land at Foxcover Road, Sunderland. Picture: Google Maps

Plans approved for ‘battery energy storage facility' approved for site near A19

Aftermath of property damage in Waterloo Place, Sunderland (August 4, 2024)

Graveyard damaged and Culture House site looted - horrors of disorder revealed

Proposed site for new subway and bridge structure connecting Easington Street and Millennium Way in the Sheepfolds area of Sunderland. Credit: Google Maps

Subway and bridge structure at Sunderland's Sheepfolds approved

(left to right) front row. Kevin Ball, Peter Wood, Mayor of Sunderland Allison Chisnall, Louise Farthing, Ger Fowler, City Hall (July 24)

Sunderland council veterans given honorary titles after decades of service

Coun Karen Bruce claimed that a Pop Tart was to blame for a dramatic toaster fire that nearly torched her kitchen.

I put a Pop Tart in toaster - my kitchen almost went up in flames

Red Gables. Picture released by Sunderland City Council.

Delay on short breaks and day care centre after plans withdrawn

3D street scene visual of proposed housing development at site of the The Cavalier, Silksworth. Picture Credit: Fitz Architects

Update on housing plans for former pub site

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Nine pictures of Sunderland bandstands over the years

At present, paper is collected via a caddy inside the blue recycling bins.

Sunderland exploring 'alternative' collections for paper recycling

1000s of households to get direct payment worth £125 - how to apply

File picture of a Labour rosette. AFP via Getty Images.

Anger as Labour councillors blocked from choosing leader

Michael Perkins is fighting for right to park on his own drive in Warndon, Worcester

Watch: Council ban owner of 'eyesore' motorhome from parking on drive

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