Southwick Green

Some of the equipment being used to clear up chewing gum in the city centre last year.

Sunderland streets targeted for campaign to clear chewing gum

Plans have been unveiled for a new BoyleSports betting shop at commercial units at The Green, in Southwick. Picture by LDRS

Plans unveiled to open new betting shop

B&M, in Southwick Green, Sunderland, is celebrating its long-awaited relaunch after undergoing a major transformation.

B&M store undergoes major transformation

Honouring Earl Grey's links to Southwick

Celebrating Southwick's landowning gentry who became a household name

The site of the former bingo hall on Southwick Green

We want to bring new life to a former bingo hall site in Sunderland

Southwick Village Green Preservation Society chairman Peter Gibson along with Christine Fletcher and other members have received another plaque for the work the group have put in to the community.

We're proud to fly the flag for Southwick's heritage and community

The hearing took place at South Tyneside Magistrates Court.

Sunderland man caught with tablets he believed to be prescription only

New craft shop in Southwick called Artistic Flare opened by Lisa Maria.

I'm helping people's mental health with my new Sunderland craft shop

A Sunderland house with a story to tell on Southwick Green.

The little Sunderland houses which played an important part in history

The scene in Southwick. Picture submitted by a reader.

Police respond after road collision outside Heron Foods in Southwick

Taking pride of place once again - the poppies made by volunteers on Southwick Green.

Sea of poppies returns for Remembrance commemorations 2022

Take a look at these stunning pictures of the gardens in Southwick.

See this remembrance garden in Southwick after winning 'outstanding' accolade

A sea of poppies is adding an extra special touch to Remembrance commemorations in Southwick this year

Sea of poppies at Southwick to mark Remembrance Sunday

The new benches have been installed at Southwick Green cenotaph.

Fitting tribute to fallen war heroes installed at Southwick Green cenotaph

The Southwick Village Green Preservation Society's plans to preserve the history of the area are gathering pace.

A growing army fighting for a Southwick cause

A view from the east end in the early 1900s.

Preserving a piece of Sunderland history
An ancient village green which dates back more than 1,000 years will be celebrated in a ceremony in Sunderland.
Chris Cordner

Some of the preservation society's committee members at their latest meeting.

Campaign launched to preserve historic Southwick village green

Rubbish in back lanes near Southwick Road, Sunderland, during a previous complaint about littler sweeping the city's streets.

Letter of the week: What a mess Sunderland is becoming

Work is under way to clear the site on Southwick Green.

Work starts to clear site of burned down Sunderland bingo hall

Northumbria Police's Chief Constable Winton Keenen.

Police chief's vision to tackle youth issues in Sunderland

Our writer feels law-abiding motorists are suffering because of the extension of permit zones for motorists in the Newcastle Road area of Sunderland.

Letter of the week: Sunderland permit parking milks motorists of yet more money

The Savoy picture house in March 1959.

Raspberry mivvis and a Pearl and Dean advert in the break

Thief who stole car keys from bank counter didn't know how to drive

David Wilson, 49, who was found dead at his home in Southwick Road on December 14, 2014.

Murder probe continues into death of '˜gentle giant' David Wilson

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