The Latest Breaking News from Sunderland

Sunderland esports campus expands thanks to increased investment from national body

British Esports, the national promotional body, is set to open a multi-site campus in the city later this year

Birmingham Post · Mar 10, 2023

Police investigating Sunderland robbery of teen after phone and purse allegedly stolen

A 18-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted while walking in Sunderland city centre

Chronicle Live · Mar 9, 2023

Agency that aims to grow TV and film sector in North East moves to Sunderland

North East Screen officially moved into its new office at The Beam last week

Chronicle Live · Mar 9, 2023

Sunderland housing development named after heroic WWII fighter pilot begins to take shape

The new housing development in Ryhope, Barton Meadows, comprises of 60 homes being built on land north of Burdon Lane

Chronicle Live · Mar 7, 2023

Sunderland thug bragged 'it's a cruel world' as he videoed himself attacking unconscious man

Jordan Scott, 24, filmed himself carrying out a 'disturbing' attack on a man who lay unconscious on the floor

Chronicle Live · Mar 6, 2023

Full list of Lloyds Pharmacies at risk of closure including Newcastle, Sunderland and County Durham

Chemist chain has put all 1,300 of its community branches at risk of closing, weeks after announcing axe on all Sainsbury's outlets

Chronicle Live · Mar 6, 2023

Sunderland midwife retires after thirty years - and receives touching gift showing 28 babies she brought into the world

Lynn Metcalfe has delivered thousands of babies over the years

Chronicle Live · Mar 5, 2023

Sunderland’s ‘iconic’ glass centre to close after glass starts cracking

Rust, leaks and broken glazing – and high repair costs – have been blamed for plan to shut ‘world-class’ venue

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023

Charlotte Crosby ‘mum-shamed’ after BBC series Charlotte in Sunderland

Charlotte Crosby has been criticised for wearing acrylic nails during labour and making “out of touch” comments about childbirth.

Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2023

People on the move: Top North East appointments and promotions

Firms and organisations making appointments this week include Muckle LLP, Land Digital and Opencast

Birmingham Post · Mar 3, 2023