TOUGHER measures aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour across Sunderland will come into force in May. UNDER the city’s newly updated Public Space Protection order, from May 1 people will be facing fixed penalties of £100 compared with the current £75 fine. The city council will introduce a ban on spitting […]
AWARD-winning independent menswear retailer Master Debonair have announced they will be the latest addition to the newly-renovated mid-19th century building Mackie’s Corner in Sunderland city centre. Over the past year the historic site has undergone essential renovations by local property developers the Kirtley family, who purchased the building in […]
A Sunderland specialist believes that the area where you live “can predict many health outcomes”, as the city is ranked among the least healthy places in England. A TOP from The Sunday Times, based on The Office for National Statistics and England’s health index, analysing people’s level of health, physical […]
SUNDERLAND high street is gearing up for a drive to reclaim shoppers who during lockdown turned to online shopping to satisfy their retail cravings. With non-essential shops preparing to reopen next week, an “amazing” scheme is leading the campaign to get people back shopping locally. Sunderland City Council and […]
EXCLUSIVE AS TYNE and Wear continues to adjust to remote working, figures exclusively obtained by SRNews show how much local authorities have spent on working from home. A Freedom of Information request to the five councils in Tyne and Wear (Sunderland, South Tyneside, North Tyneside Newcastle and Gateshead) reveals […]
Following the success of the monster trail to mark Halloween, Sunderland Bid is now creating a virtual Christmas full of magical creatures. Sam Boal went to meet some of them. DUE to coronavirus, the run-up to Christmas is different to most years – but there are still plenty of […]
The gift card scheme will be available to businesses across Sunderland. SUNDERLAND is the first city in the North East to launch its own gift card scheme, in a bid to boost its local economy. The city’s Business Improvement District (Bid) and council have teamed up with Miconex, who […]
Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement that from Wednesday: “you can play sports, but only with members of your own households,” Sunderland residents heading to local parks may be surprised to find sports some facilities remain locked up. Sunderland council have said facilities such as tennis courts, football pitches, and […]
Sunderland City Council has organised the event since 2013 with the aim to encourage people in improving their health and wellbeing. The Big Walk is for everyone who would like to become more active and promote walking while exploring suitable walking areas within the city. Photo credit: Wellbeinginfo.org Anthony Hindmarch, member […]
Proposals to cut the Sunderland Airshow budget were introduced at a recent Sunderland City Council budget meeting. The Conservative Group propose to host the Sunderland Airshow every two years instead of it being an annual event, in an attempt to save £2 million on their 2019/20 budget plan. The proposed […]