Sunderland has been voted 27th on the worst places to live in the UK list, but some people don't agree with this controversial view of the city.
As someone from the North East myself, its clear to see that Sunderland has so much to offer as a place and this kind of negative publicity does nothing for its reputation.
After coming 36th on last year's list, voters clearly think that there has been little improvement over the last 12 months. This notion has been rebuked by businesses and developers in the city, who have been very positive about Sunderland and the current situation.
