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A CGI image of how the new padel centre at Rainton Bridge could look. Applicants said the plans would 'provide an additional amenity for businesses and employees' at the office park.

New padel centre plans approved

Hetton Lyons Country Park.

Sunderland quarry could become extension to Hetton Lyons Country Park

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 boxer Josh Kelly, picture here in 2019, is in line for Freedom of the City status.

Plans to give boxer Freedom of the City status edge closer

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust midwives vote to strike

A bid to transform the former Oddfellows Arms pub, in Sunderland, has moved a step closer.

Bid to transform ex-pub into shop moves a vital step closer

Plans for hundreds of new homes at Hetton were refused by Sunderland City Council in 2025.

Inquiry to decide fate of plans for hundreds of new homes

The former Oddfellows Arms pub, in Sunderland, could be transformed.

Plans unveiled to transform former Sunderland pub the Oddfellow Arms

170 High Street West, Sunderland, where a mural could cover the gable end of the building. Pic Via Google Maps.

Plans unveiled for new city centre mural

The Cross Keys pub, in Washington Village, is seeking permission to refurbish its premises.

'Historic' pub seeks permission for revamp

A young girl with her luggage waiting for boarding at an airport. Photo posed by model

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An impression of the Sheepfolds area once complete. Sunderland City Council

Decision date announced for 450-home plan near SAFC

Land off Burdon Road, in Sunderland, where 49 new homes could be built.

Crunch decision expected over plans for dozens of new homes

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

Louis-Dreyfus addresses SoL future amid 63k expansion possibility

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
Revised Sheepfolds proposals strengthen the commercial buffer around the Stadium of Light and protect space for potential future expansion.
James Copley

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

Council unveils plans to improve roads including pothole problems

Sunderland firm sells 7 wind farms in £112.9m deal amid growth plans

Have your say on proposed changes to allotment rules and regulations.

How to have your say on proposed new allotment rules and regulations

'Eyesore': Ex Tyne and Wear Metro HQ set for major renovations

Consultation for new offshore wind farm

Final chance to have your say on proposals for offshore wind farm

The Government is running a consultation on licensing reform, which includes a proposal to remove the statutory requirement for alcohol licensing notices to be advertised in print local papers

Last chance to have your say over plans to axe pub licensing notices

Removing alcohol licensing notices from local newspapers would shut local people out of decisions that affect their daily lives

We're fighting plans to axe licensing notices - and we want your views

New regulator plan could cap Sunderland’s spending and force football owners to sell – full details

New regulator plan could cap spending and force owners to sell

The proposal in the consultation - launched on 9 October by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (pictured) and Business Secretary Peter Kyle - would mean that plans to open a new pub or nightclub, or for an existing venue to change its opening hours, would no longer be publicised within local communities.

Why your right to know is being undermined by the Government

Owen Meredith is chief executive of the News Media Association

'Pubs and papers go hand in hand'

The stretch of former shops in High Street West

Plans to overhaul key stretch of high street take step forward
Plans to develop a huge section of Sunderland’s high street for potential new offices, leisure spaces, shops and apartments have taken a step forward.
Katy Wheeler

Horden's Fifth Street could be transformed as part of a £10.7m investment programme.

Plans for over 100 affordable homes as part of £10.7m regeneration

Developed by Sunderland City Council and created by Building Design Northern (BDN), the architecture and engineering firm behind the sympathetic restoration of Sheepfolds Stables.

Sunderland City Council responds to Bob Murray's Sheepfolds warning

Louis-Dreyfus to object to Sheepfolds plan - & issues statement

An image of what the development could look like

Plans submitted for more than 100 new homes in County Durham

Fabrizio Romano has issued a Manchester United transfer update

Romano reveals Cats transfer approach for Champions League player

Man proposing to his girlfriend

Touching wedding proposals: Man pops question at Steps concert

A playing field

Plans made to help sports clubs manage their own playing fields

Newcastle Airport

Newcastle International Airport extension plans unveiled

Thousands of pupils protested at proposals which would have seen the renowned Derwent Hill centre scrapped in 1995. The children pictured from East Herrington Primary School were at the head of the campaign to keep the Keswick site open.

The schoolkids who campaigned to save a beloved outdoor centre

Rick Parry, chairman of the English Football League.

EFL boss on new 'once-in-generation' proposals & impact on Sunderland

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

Barclay Court and the big plans for a facelift

Tyne Tunnel, South Tyneside entrance

Tyne Tunnel toll fees look set to increase again from May

Apartments proposed on upper floors of building at Stockton Road, Sunderland Credit (LDRS)

Plans approved for new city centre apartments at former Barnardo's store

Early CGI impression of how redeveloped St Aidan’s Catholic Academy could look

Decision made on plans to demolish academy to make way for new campus

Self-storage facility planned at land at Halliwell Street, Houghton. Picture: Google Maps

Decision due on self-storage development plan

Traveller's Rest pub site, Shiney Row. Picture: Google Maps

Backlash against shop plans for former pub site

Tuition fees in England have remained at the same level since 2017, and haven't risen with inflation (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

The cases for and against increasing university tuition fees

Red Gables. Picture released by Sunderland City Council.

New 'short breaks' centre faces delays until 2026

Omniplex Cinema, Sunniside, Sunderland. Pic via Google Streetview.

LED digital display screen plans approved for city centre leisure complex

A typical street scene built by Bellway in the North East, demonstrating its Artisan Collection

Council approves plans to build 135 new homes in Easington Lane

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

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

Plans officially submitted to demolish and replace Sunderland school

Red Gables. Picture released by Sunderland City Council.

Delay on short breaks and day care centre after plans withdrawn

Stobart Street, Sheepfolds Industrial Estate. Credit: LDRS

More Sheepfolds buildings set for demolition under new plans

Sugary drink refills could be banned in proposals put forward by the Welsh government (Photo by Adobe Stock)

'Pointless': Diners slam plans to ban free sugary drink refills

Dyson was founded by Sir James Dyson in 1991

Dyson to cut up to 1,000 jobs in the UK as part of global restructure

Green light for plans to turn Langham Tower into private home

Derwent Street Sunderland. Credit: LDRS

Plans submitted for new flats development in Sunderland city centre

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