Sunderland News

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Sunderland News April 15, 2025

Nissan appoints new UK managing director as it aims to bounce back from difficult period
by ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Graeme Whitfield) on April 28, 2025 at 5:17 pm
Former Vauxhall executive James Taylor becomes MD of Nissan GB at a time when it is set to launch a number of new models
Grieving family shares tribute to 'their rock' after man, 53, dies in Sunderland crash
by ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Owen Younger) on April 28, 2025 at 4:21 pm
Northumbria Police is appealing for information after Paul Andrew Fulcher died when he suffered serious injuries in a collision
Newcastle travel LIVE updates: Metro delays between Pallion and Airport due to 'operational incident'
by ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Sam Volpe) on April 28, 2025 at 6:48 am
Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region
Full list of road closures and roadworks across the North East this week
by ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Daniel Hall) on April 28, 2025 at 12:56 am
All the planned road closures and roadworks in the region including Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham for the week beginning Monday, April 28

How to apply for a job at Sunderland's new £27m Culture House
by Katy Wheeler on April 28, 2025 at 6:09 pm
One of the city’s key new buildings is fast taking shape.
Row erupts between Sunderland councillors over cash parking payment provision for older residents
by Neil Fatkin on April 28, 2025 at 5:30 pm
A row has erupted between city councillors over the city’s provision for people who don’t use smart phones and in particular older residents when it comes to paying for city carparks.
Shattered family pay tribute to much loved husband, dad and son as man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
by Neil Fatkin on April 28, 2025 at 3:34 pm
A grieving family has paid a heartfelt tribute to ‘their rock’ following a fatal road traffic collision in the city which led to much loved husband, son, dad, and grandad Paul Andrew Fulcher passing away.
I'd move in tomorrow! Extended 4 bed East Herrington family home with open plan design & huge garden for sale
by Jack Marshall on April 28, 2025 at 3:24 pm
This extended family home offers ample room, quality features, and flexible living arrangements in a prime residential location.