Sunderland

Apartment plan for domestic garage gets the red light

A bid to convert part of a domestic garage into a residential apartment has been blocked by council development bosses over design, privacy and...

A ‘multi-million pound’ project approved by Sunderland City Council leaders

City leaders on Wearside have agreed a multi-million pound programme of “essential repairs and maintenance works” to council-owned industrial units. Sunderland City Council’s cabinet of...

Sunderland bridge to reopen next week after “essential maintenance”

A key city centre pedestrian bridge which has been closed for weeks due to a “pigeon infestation” is expected to reopen next week, the...

A “battery energy storage” facility has been given the ‘green light’ despite concerns

Plans for a new “battery energy storage” facility on Wearside have been given the green light, despite heritage concerns and opposition from local Cllrs...

Sunderland elects first Asian and youngest ever Mayor in historic ceremony

Sunderland has made history with the election of its youngest ever and first Asian Mayor. Councillor Ehthesham Haque, 28, was officially sworn in as...

UK not a “competitive place” to build cars due to many “different issues”

A senior Nissan boss has warned that the UK is “not a competitive place to be building cars”. Just weeks after the manufacturer reduced operations...

Plans submitted for “state-of-the-art” depot on Sunderland outskirts

Major plans for a new “state-of-the-art” council depot on the outskirts of Sunderland have been submitted to city development chiefs. Sunderland City Council has submitted...

Sunderland to receive ‘more than £186,000’ to improve ‘community assets’

City cllrs have approved more than £186,000 of funding towards improving community buildings and youth provision projects in the east area of Sunderland. Sunderland City...

North East mayor and Sunderland Council react after Nissan-Honda merger talks collapse

North East leaders have expressed confidence in the future of car making in the region, despite news that merger talks between Nissan and Honda...

‘Safe and accessible’ sensory room opened at Elemore Country Park

A new sensory room for children and adults with disabilities has opened at Elemore Country Park. The sensory room, which is part of the country...

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