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International Women's Day event to help unemployed women with jobs and funded tr...

Employment rates in Sunderland have fallen.

Employment in city falls as UK unemployment hits five year high

Employment rates in Sunderland have fallen.

Number of people in paid employment in Sunderland falls

Sunderland comes in at 12th

How Sunderland ranks in best places in England to grow old

North East house prices rise faster than any other region in England

New figures from the Office for National statistics have revealed the disparity in life expectancy between the north and south.

New figures reveal shocking north and south life expectancy disparity

New figures show Sunderland's smoking rates have dropped

We've helped Sunderland's smoking rates to drop below national average

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Latest corporate insolvency figures highlight ‘stable stress’ across the North E...

The band D council tax for 2025/26 in Sunderland is £2,093 - up from £1,997 the previous year. That's the seventh lowest of any local authority outside of London. In 2024/25, the Local Government Ombudsman upheld 2.1 complaints against Sunderland City Council per 100,000 residents, which is well below than the average for similar authorities, of 4.7 per 100,000.

Sunderland and North East coast sees population boom - here's why

Economy

Sunderland’s economy surges as big-industry investments and wages show signs of ...

Proportion of conceptions ending in abortion in 12 North East areas

Projected levels of net migration by 2032 in all 12 North East areas

Sunderland named among top 10 cheapest UK cities to buy a home in 2025

Sunderland named among top 10 cheapest UK cities to buy a home in 2025, new stud...

As UK businesses race to adopt AI tools, experts warn that a lack of transparency and digital skills could turn data-driven opportunities into unforeseen risks.

UK businesses adopting AI without understanding the risks, expert warns

A University of Manchester expert has made recommendations to tackle violence against women and girls on public transport

Better information can make public transport safer for women and girls

Sunderland has the highest prevalence rate for alcohol related deaths in the country.

'Unacceptable' - City has highest alcohol death rate in country
The most recent Government data shows more than twice as many people in Sunderland are dying directly due to alcohol consumption compared to the national average - rates which local health chiefs say are “unacceptable”.
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Number of companies in Durham hits record high

More people in Sunderland are seeking help for alcohol and drug addictions.

More people seek help for addictions in Sunderland

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UK inflation drops below Bank of England target: what it means for you

Ailsa Rutter, Director of Fresh and Balance.

North East smoking rates fall to second lowest in the country

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Guidance issued for students in Sunderland to avoid common pitfalls when renting

City workers walk past the Bank of England in London (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Inflation rises above 2% - what that means for consumers

A police tent in West Park in Wolverhampton following a stabbing.

Watch: Region records highest rate of knife crime offences

Essential food items are predicted to significantly increase by 2030. (Photo credit: Stockfotos-MG - stock.adobe.com/Minerva Studio - stock.adobe.com)

How much essential food items could cost by 2030

The number of people in the North East classed as economically inactive has risen again.

Number of North East people locked out of jobs market rises again

The figures cover the 12 months to March 2023.

The 18 Sunderland neighbourhoods with steepest rise in property prices

The table is based on the year to March 2023.

17 Sunderland neighbourhoods with falling property prices
The figures cover the year to March 2023.
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Figures are based on the median house price during the year ending in March 2023, according to the latest Office for National Statistics data.

The 18 cheapest neighbourhoods to buy a home in Sunderland

Figures are based on the median house price during the year ending in March 2023, according to the latest Office for National Statistics data

The 18 costliest places to buy a home in Sunderland

More than one-in-four working age people in the North East is classed as 'economically inactive'

New jobs figures show situation worsening in North East

The figures cover the financial year ending in 2020

Sunderland’s 18 poorest neighbourhoods, according to official figures

New figures reveal Sunderland's richest neighbourhoods

Sunderland’s 18 richest neighbourhoods based on average income

The UK has entered a recession

UK enters recession as economy shrinks

Is your dog getting the correct diet?

I’m a pet food expert: avoid these five ingredients in your dog’s food

What ingredients should you avoid in your dog's diet?

Avoid these five ingredients in your dog’s food

Nigel Brockley, Employment Barrister at No5 Barristers' Chambers.

The legal risks Sunderland employers need to know when making redundancies

Inflation dropped to 3.9% in November, the lowest level in more than two years. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Breaking Inflation drops to lowest level in more than two years

The UK's inflation rate remained at 6.7% last month despite hopes that a third consecutive dip would be seen, with lower food and drink prices offset by higher petrol and diesel prices. (Credit: Getty Images)

Breaking UK inflation remains stagnant at 6.7% despite hopes for another dip

The UK economy shrank by 0.5% in July, prompting more recession fears.

Recession fears as UK economy shrinks by ‘more than expected’ in July

Interactive chart shows which supermarkets have biggest price rises

This is the first time inflation has dropped below double digits since August last year - but concerns remain over the rate at which food prices are increasing..

Inflation drops to 8.7%, food costs still high - how it affects you

Breaking UK unemployment rate increase - ONS

Fewer deaths in Sunderland last year.

Over 3,000 deaths in Sunderland last year

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Tackling the health inequalities linked to Sunderland's heavy industrial past

Pandemic sparked more terminations.

Pregnancy termination rate jumps in Sunderland

Over 8,000 empty homes in Sunderland.

Overf 8,000 houses standing empty in Sunderland

Lung illness figures.

Action call over lung illnesses in Sunderland

Rise in new Covid patients in hospitals.

Eight more Covid death in Sunderland as infections rise

Surprise jump in February inflation due to salad shortages, food & booze

Shock as inflation rises to 10.4% unexpectedly - what it means

A new study has revealed the top 15 baby names that have ties to Ireland or are of Irish origin which remain popular among parents.

Top 15 most popular Irish baby names

Figures show 'economically inactive' people.

Two out of five in Sunderland are 'economically inactive'

The latest North East employment figures have been released

North East unemployment rate falls - but region still trails rest of the UK

One in 20 living with 'poor health'

One in 20 Sunderland people 'in poor health'

Education qualifications challenge.

Census highlights Sunderland's qualifications challenge

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The Sunderland neighbourhoods with least improvement in household deprivation

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