Plans for new “retirement apartments” at a former school site on Wearside have been given the green light by city councillors ...

The inspirational story of a city fight promoter who harnesses the mental health benefits of MMA to help turn lives around is currently touring the film festival circuit in a major new film.

Thirteen schools across Sunderland are set to benefit from the installation of solar panels over the next six months, following a successful £345,000 funding bid by Sunderland City Council.