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Reform councillor charged over ‘grossly offensive’ social media post about Nigerians

Glenn Gibbins, a member of Sunderland City Council, will appear in court in August

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BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend will be hosted by Northern city in 2026

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 will be hosted in Sunderland, taking place at Herrington Country Park from 22 to 24 May. Radio 1 Breakfast Show host Greg James announced the news, saying that it was “very exciting for the city”, highlighting that the likes of Sam Fender come from…

The Independent UK

Sunderland warn of ‘catastrophic consequences’ if homes built near stadium

The Premier League side is objecting to the city council’s proposal.

Evening Standard

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Premier League club in row with council over proposed housing near stadium

Sunderland warn of ‘catastrophic consequences’ if homes are built close to the Stadium of Light

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Are We Ready For Driverless Buses? Autonomous Buses To Begin UK Trials

Driverless buses are coming to UK roads, with Milton Keynes and Sunderland leading the charge.

International Business Times UK

Sunderland left to pick up pieces after far-right riot causes chaos in city

Ten people have been arrested after beer cans and bricks were thrown at riot police in night of violence

The Independent UK

At least 57 triathletes fall ill after swimming event in Sunderland

At least 57 participants fell sick and suffered diarrhoea after competing in sea swimming events at the World Triathlon Championship Series in Sunderland.

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£10m industrial scheme which could create 150 jobs planned for Sunderland

The development is being led by Promenade Park Properties and designed by Sunderland architect and engineering practice BDN

Birmingham Post

Suspected stolen motorbikes seized as drone used to snare nuisance bikers in Wearside

Northumbria Police officers have been using a drone to track off-road bikers and gather intelligence

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Three North East councils to benefit from share of £1.2m funding to clean up chewing gum from UK streets

Three of the region's councils will be among 56 councils across the UK to receive funding totalling more than £1.2m from the Chewing Gum Task Force to target chewing gum stains

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Project set-up to make Sunderland streets safer results in fall in rowdy and anti-social behaviour

The SAIL project was launched last December with the aim of creating a safer and cleaner city

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Consultation launches into £450m North East film studios plan

FulwellCain Studios, a joint venture between Cain International and entertainment company Fulwell73, is leading the Crown Works Studios plan

Birmingham Post

Public consultation for £450m film studios plan in Sunderland gets under way

FulwellCain Studios and strategic partner Sunderland City Council say the Pallion plan could aid the launch of a creative cluster

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Fairstone eyeing workforce growth with move into Nike's former Sunderland HQ

Wealth manager says it hopes to employ about 120 more people at the Doxford Park site

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'Good for the city' - Behind the scenes look at Sunderland railway station's £27 million transformation

Work on the entrance to the railway station in the city centre is set to be completed in October this year

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Travel advice for Pink shows released as thousands prepare to flock to Sunderland for Stadium of Light gigs

Concert-goers will flood the city ahead of the two shows on Saturday, June 10 and Sunday 11

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Sunderland flats rocked by huge gas explosion to be demolished

The Roker street hit the headlines in 2022 after a gas blast tore through the terrace destroying one property and substantially damaging several others

Birmingham Post

Tailored Leisure Company seals £125,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund

'This ground-breaking lottery funding will further elevate our work in the community,' says director Tara Johnson

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Construction work on River Wear footbridge moves closer as clearing works are completed

The bridge will improve connectivity between the city centre and the Stadium of Light

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High-end cocktail bar 'Yem' announced for Sunderland's Sheepfolds venue

The venue will deliver high-end cocktails with a North East spirit, but inspired by world-famous cocktail bars

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Dozens of apprenticeship opportunities available as renewable energy firm opens Sunderland HQ

Endiprev has opened a new regional head office on Wearside

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The North East's rat hotspots revealed as Newcastle's east end tops list of vermin sightings

Newcastle's Walker ward was the source of more rat sightings than anywhere else in the region last year, while Sunderland City Council received the most reports overall

Chronicle Live

Labour maintains firm hold on Sunderland City Council with Lib Dems becoming majority opposition

The Labour party and the Liberal Democrats were in jubilant mood on election night

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Sunderland City Council local election results 2023: How every candidate scored

The results were finalised at Silksworth Community Pool, Tennis and Wellness Centre at around 1.30am on Friday

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Sunderland catches Eurovision fever with day of free city centre entertainment

A large screen is set to be installed at Park Lane, allowing locals to watch the show as it unfolds live on May 13 – but the fun starts much sooner.

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