The number of people in Sunderland making use of the blue badge disabled parking scheme rose by a tenth last year, new figures show.

A new club dedicated to one of the fastest-growing sports in the world has opened its doors in Sunderland. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Sunderland Echo, you can get unlimited access ...

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THE pool of strikers potentially available to Sunderland has shrunk significantly in the last couple of days as rival clubs make their own moves ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline. The Black ...

The proposed site of a new glassmaking hub has been announced. Glassworks Sunderland will be based in the former Peter Smith antiques warehouse on Borough Road in Sunniside, the city's council said.

A new bursary programme to empower young people in a North East city to achieve their artistic ambitions has launched. Young artists in Sunderland now have an opportunity to turn their creative ...

She returned to Sunderland alongside former referee Rebecca Welch and said the provision for girls in her hometown was now far better than when she was younger. The pair attended an Emerging ...

Any light showers will ease by this evening. Turning cloudy overnight with spells of rain moving in, which may be heavy for a time. Rain will clear to leave a few showers towards the end of the ...

Find out more about the best rated restaurants on Stowell street. Sunderland are hosting their own celebrations and are kicking it off a little later in the new year. The festivities start on ...

Northumbria Police have arrested 17 more people, suspected of involvement in violent disorder in Sunderland in August. The day of unrest saw officers attacked, while vehicles, businesses and ...

Sunderland have agreed to sign Enzo Le Fee from Roma, talkSPORT understands. The midfielder is set to complete a move to the Black Cats just six months after joining Roma from Rennes. Le Fee is on ...