Talya Honebeek and Declan Wiseman SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL have extended the consultation on the summertime banning of dogs on beaches, after over 3000 angry dog owners petitioned the council. Council Leader, Councillor Graeme Miller, said: “Beach users told us that the current dog exclusion zones are not as clear as […]
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Two grey seal pups found on Sunderland coastline in past week
TWO grey seal pups were found on Roker beach and near Seaburn in the last week, as grey seal numbers continue to boom across the North East. The first seal pup was found last Saturday, near the green railings by the Yacht club at Roker beach. Between September to December, […]
Police appeal for witnesses after teen girl badly hurt in supermarket car park
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an incident in a Sunderland supermarket car park which has left a 16-year-old fighting for her life in hospital after suffering serious head injuries . Shortly after 9.45pm yesterday, police were alerted by staff at the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) that a woman […]
Sunderland becomes a stadium of light in tribute to travel boss John Hays
Pictures by North News LANDMARKS across Sunderland have been lit in tribute to city businessman John Hays and the foundation he created. Mr Hays was founder of the Hays Travel holiday firm and the Hays Travel Foundation, which supports young people to achieve their potential. Their blue and orange brand […]
Suncity Duathlon returns to Seaburn this March
The 26th annual Sun City Duathlon will take place on March 24, 2019, with 160 competitors expected to take part. The spring duathlon, one of two Sun City events occurring in Sunderland this year, begins with a mass start at 7.30am from the old tram stop on Whitburn Road. The course schedule is […]
Seaburn seafront renovations set to begin with the demolition of Seaburn Centre
The long-awaited renovations to Seaburn seafront are set to begin on December 5 with the demolition of the Seaburn Centre. After being declared by the council as “no longer commercially viable”, the centre — which opened in 1989 — was closed in March to make way for houses, retail and […]
Sunderland commemorates city’s armed forces members in annual flag raising ceremony
The city of Sunderland has commemorated members of the armed forces from the city and the region in its annual flag raising ceremony. The union flag was raised at Sunderland’s Civic Centre at 10am this morning (Wednesday, June 21) to pay tribute to servicemen and women from the past and present. […]
Seaburn Classic Car Show returns this June
The annual Seaburn Classic Car Show hosted by Sunderland and District Classic Vehicle Society is set to return this June. Celebrating their 21st anniversary since the club was formed, the classic car show is back for the public on June 11. The event sees classic cars from all around the […]
Eight places you must visit across Sunderland this Autumn
As Winter draws nearer and the darker nights set in, there’s still loads to do and see across Sunderland. Check out our list of eight things we think are a selection of must visit places across City. 1. National Glass Centre One of Sunderland’s most famous free attractions – The National […]
Plans for Sunderland to host new festival of transport
Plans have been unveiled for Sunderland to host a new regional event focussing on transport heritage. The inaugural event is being planned to bring the North East’s transport heritage to life, with vintage buses, traction engines, commercial vehicles and cars expected to be brought together during the weekend of 29-30 July […]