The Latest Breaking News from Sunderland

Plans for 86 affordable new homes in Sunderland given green light after appeal

The new homes at Cragdale Gardens, in Hetton-le-Hole, will be 100% affordable and available for rent

Chronicle Live · Feb 9, 2022

Sunderland's hierarchy must understand the buck stops at the top as the embarrassment continues

Sunderland's defeat at Cheltenham means the new head coach's task will be to ensure a play-off place

Chronicle Live · Feb 9, 2022

Sunderland surgery to close as patients waiting up to two weeks for a GP appointment

The practice still had very good feedback from users

Chronicle Live · Feb 9, 2022

Bingo printers Edward Thompson to close Sunderland plant with loss of 53 jobs

The firm will shut down manufacturing on Wearside next months after 155 years of bingo cards, ballot papers and promotional games

Chronicle Live · Feb 7, 2022

Historic Sunderland printers Edward Thompson to close plant with loss of 53 jobs

In its heyday Edward Thompson employed 1,000 people and printed millions of bingo cards a week, but the pandemic has taken its toll on the business

Birmingham Post · Feb 7, 2022

£20m scheme to develop Sunderland glassworks site could create more than 400 jobs

The project, which would include trade counters and a food store, is being led by Jomast Developments

Chronicle Live · Feb 7, 2022

Plans for £20m industrial regeneration scheme in Sunderland to be unveiled

The proposals from Jomast Developments include 81,000sqft of industrial and warehouse space which has lain empty for 15 years

Birmingham Post · Feb 7, 2022

The history behind Sunderland city centre's statues - what are they and who do they honour?

You may have walked past these statues many times in the past, but do you know what they represent?

Chronicle Live · Feb 6, 2022

Why Steps star Faye Tozer is 'really excited' for Sunderland's Kubix Festival summer date

Faye Tozer discusses her home gig and the "mindblowing" journey of dance-pop favourites Steps ahead of summer's Kubix Festival which will include support from Vengaboys and Aqua

Chronicle Live · Feb 5, 2022

4Louis: Special rooms open at Sunderland and South Tyneside hospitals for grieving parents

Baby loss charity 4Louis has continued to support bereaved parents at South Tyneside and Sunderland hospitals by creating new rooms specially designed for them

Chronicle Live · Feb 4, 2022