Sunderland City Council16 hrs agoCare workers ready to strike in equal pay disputeMore than 300 care staff vote in favour of industrial action during an inital ballot.16 hrs ago21 hrs agoGovernment to decide on rejected betting shopBoyleSports says the plan will boost the city economy, but the council fears for public wellbeing.21 hrs ago2 days agoPadel court complex approved for second timePlans have been re-approved for seven padel courts to be built at a retail park.2 days ago4 days ago£1m of 'illegally imported' cigarettes seizedAlmost 75kg of rolling tobacco and 200,000 packets of cigarettes are recovered from a house.4 days ago8 days agoLarge self-storage site to continue operatingPink Self Storage wins approval of a retrospective planning application for its site in Washington.8 days ago8 Oct 2026Triple tower block demolition plan to be submittedIt is claimed only one resident of three doomed tower blocks in Sunderland remains to be rehoused.8 Oct 20268 Oct 2026Plan to halt Glass Centre demolition inches closerSunderland City Council's cabinet starts a process of restricting rights to knock down the building.8 Oct 20265 Oct 2026Temporary car park plan to replace lost spacesBuilding work in the Sheepfolds area of Sunderland will see many parking spaces disappear.5 Oct 20262 Oct 2026Permission granted for first phase of film studioA Pallion councillor says he hopes the plans for the Sunderland studios are not watered down.2 Oct 2026...
