Sunderland Update

How business partnerships are building a better North East The next live event from The Northern Echo and BUSINESSiQ will be held at the Culture House in Sunderland. Read more North East couple 'scared to leave home' after alleged stabbing at family takeaway A hard-working couple who have served their community for years have been left "scared to leave their home" after they were allegedly attacked with a knife at their family takeaway business. Read more Sunderland business centres targeted for growth to attract tenants and create jobs Three business centres in Sunderland are being targeted for further growth under plans to attract more businesses, support expansion and create high-quality jobs for residents. Read more Glass artist wins national prize as Sunderland’s heritage faces new chapter A University of Sunderland graduate has won the 2026 Glass Sellers’ Graduate Prize for his Hadean Cages series. Read more 'Block out the sun' fears as four-bedroom house approved despite objections Plans have been approved for a four-bedroom house on the outskirts of Sunderland , despite neighbours’ concerns the development would impact trees, reduce privacy and “block out the sun”. Read more Factory worker died as a result of an 'unnatural event' at a North East factory Cause of death has been confirmed after a factory worker died following an incident at Sunderland's Liebherr plant. Read more North East city businesses receive more than 400 nominations in UK competition More than 400 Sunderland businesses are nominated for the UK’s Favourite Local Business competition. Vote by November 30 for a chance to win a £1,000 Gift Card. Read more Five-month footpath closures announced for North East town - public notice Footpaths in Houghton-le-Spring’s Hall Lane Estate will close from November 30 for up to five months during gas main repairs, with diversions provided. Read more More stories

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