Sunderland City Council17 hrs agoDriverless bus trial to end 'human error' finishesThe driverless vehicles could initially be used to move baggage at airports and parts at ports. 17 hrs agoTechnology3 days agoTraders back seafront business improvement planSunderland Seafront business improvement district(BID) is voted in by traders. 3 days agoWear18 Mar 2025Digital advert screen dismissed over safety fearsThe Planning Inspectorate dismisses an appeal for an advertising screen near the Royal Hospital.18 Mar 2025Wear13 Mar 2025Supermarket seeks solar panels approvalMorrisons wants to install 858 solar panels on the roof of its store at Doxford Park.13 Mar 2025Wear12 Mar 2025Residents say bus lane will make traffic worseOne man already finds it "nigh on impossible" to leave his home due to traffic on the Sunderland road.12 Mar 2025Wear8 Mar 2025Upgrade to major cycle and walking route approved A stretch of the Sea-to-Sea route will be widened and resurfaced to encourage greater use of the path. 8 Mar 2025Wear6 Mar 2025Giant fence to protect shop from cricket ballsAn 89ft (27m) tall fence will be put in place before the start of the cricket season. 6 Mar 2025England3 Mar 2025Anti-vandal measures proposed for listed viaductNetwork Rail wants to take steps to protect the Victoria Viaduct, which crosses the River Wear.3 Mar 2025Wear28 Feb 2025Tyres into jet fuel factory to create 100 jobsConstruction work begins on the new factory on Wearside.28 Feb 2025Wear...
