An online petition calling for the ban of the sale of puppies by pet shops and third-party dealers has gained widespread popularity among the nation and pet lovers. The environment secretary Michael Gove announced that the government is considering a ban on the sale of puppies in pet shops, and […]
Five Sunderland parks are in the running for the prestigious park of the year award in the annual People’s Choice Award. The parks in the running include Mowbray Park, Roker Park, Barnes Park, Herrington Country Park and Hetton Lyons Country Park. Councillor Michael Mordey said: “Just to be in the […]
Sunderland will be having a new Mayor very soon, Councillor Lynda Scanlan. Councillor Scanlan was sworn in at a full meeting of the Sunderland City Council. The new Mayor will be supported during her term in the office by her long-time family friend and work colleague, Mr. Michael Horswill, who […]
The mother of Bradley Lowery commemorated what would’ve been her sons seventh birthday with a skydive. Gemma Lowery took to Shotton Airfield, to do her skydive. Lowery’s skydive was all in good cause as money was raised by generous contributors through the Justgiving she set up. So far, Lowery managed […]
A breakthrough has been made in the search for a Sunderland woman’s long lost father. Rebecca Harrison from Pennywell has spent the last week trying to find her Dad who she had never met. She decided to start the search last Thursday while celebrating her late mother’s birthday. “It’s always […]
Concerns are being raised by residents and people working in the Deptford area about possible air pollution following a fire at the former Alex Smiles recycling plant in Sunderland. In a statement, the Environment Agency said: “Sunderland City Council and the Environment Agency are carrying out air quality monitoring with […]
Councillor Graeme Miller has been confirmed as the new Leader of Sunderland City Council. The Washington South councillor was elected Leader at a full meeting of the City Council last night. The newly elected leader has a particular interest in promoting good mental health and has been named a Health and […]
The city centre’s only dedicated steak house has filled a culinary void and has proved to be evidence of Sunderland’s growing economy. The Chop House above the historic Dun Cow pub reopened on May 14th after the former owner left the company. Paul Scott, who is general manager of the […]
More than 200 people took part in the annual 5K Sunderland Scramble at Herrington Country Park on Saturday. Participants were treated to a warm day as temperatures reached as high as 23 degrees. The event organised by the North East Autism Society saw many families and friends challenge themselves to […]
A Sunderland mum has made an appeal on social media in a bid to find her biological Dad. Rebecca Harrison from Pennywell posted on the SunderlandNow Facebook page asking people to share the post. It currently has more than 950 shares with people commenting with help and advice. Rebecca said: […]