Councillor praises efforts to combat flooding
A Sunderland councillor has praised efforts to floodproof his local town, following a £48,000 investment in new anti-flood measures.
Councillors slam Government for failing to protect animals
Sunderland Labour Group has slammed the Government for failing to keep its promise to protect animal welfare and clamp down on puppy smuggling and dog thefts.
Copt Hill councillor tackles problem pavement
Improvements to a problem patch of pavement, obstructed by a tree, have been welcomed by Copt Hill residents with mobility challenges.
Campaign sees life-saving kits installed at popular community pub
An emergency control the Bleed kit and a defibrillator have this week been fitted to the entrance of the Jolly Potter pub on South Hylton’s Railway Terrace.
Houghton residents cheer bus campaign success
Residents of a Sunderland town are cheering after a vital bus route was this week saved from being axed.