Nissan is reportedly in advanced talks with the UK Government over financial support for its Sunderland plant, with discussions including grants, tax breaks, and subsidies in exchange for job protections and long-term investment commitments.
Paul McEldon, OBE, steps down as CEO of North East BIC after 25 years, having boosted the regional economy by over £2.5bn. Successor search underway.
Chery signs non-binding MOU with Nissan to potentially produce Omoda and Jaecoo cars at Sunderland, with production possible from 2027, safeguarding jobs.
Nissan's Sunderland plant could manufacture vehicles for Chinese automaker Chery under a new partnership, bringing production to Line One and safeguarding jobs.
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North East wealth manager Fairstone Group plans to acquire over 20 firms by year-end, having already bought eight in Q1, including its largest deal, Prosperity Wealth.
Siobhan Cousins endured 24 years of heavy periods, bloating, and pain before being diagnosed with adenomyosis and a fibroid the size of a baby's head, finally receiving a hysterectomy.
Major Sunderland employer Vantec rebrands to Logisteed UK, signaling global growth and new opportunities in logistics across 13 UK sites.
Kane Farragher, 24, killed girlfriend Taylor Jenkins in a 136mph police chase crash. He was jailed for 12 years and nine months after admitting dangerous driving.
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris warns his team about the threat posed by Wolves despite their relegation, urging a strong finish to the season after a heavy defeat.
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Ryan McVay, a BBC star from Great British Menu, has announced the immediate closure of his popular Trinidad & Tobago restaurant in Sunderland, expressing deep sadness but hinting at new plans.
A £50m car parts factory in Sunderland is forced to seek alternative contracts after Nissan decides not to localise electric powertrain production, impacting regional EV ambitions.
A coalition of businesses, charities, and public sector organizations in Sunderland has unveiled a three-year strategy to increase accredited real Living Wage employers, aiming to improve workers' living standards and business benefits.
Wetherspoons has announced the closure of The William Jameson pub in Sunderland, a historic venue dating back over a century, with its final day of trading set for this Sunday.
A worker in Sunderland miraculously escaped unharmed after his quad bike flipped end over end during a trailer mishap, with stunned colleagues bursting into laughter.
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Sophie Cowen, a specialist children's physiotherapist, is running the Sunderland City Half Marathon to raise funds for The Sunshine Fund, which supports children with disabilities and terminal illnesses in the North East.
Digital outdoor advertising specialist Smart Outdoor has relocated to a new 2,300 sq ft office in Sunderland, enabling team growth and reinforcing its commitment to the North East.
TCP Circular is advancing plans for a major plastics recycling facility at Port of Sunderland, promising over 100 jobs and using pyrolysis technology to process 100,000 tonnes of waste annually by 2028.
Sunderland emerges as the UK's most affordable city for single homebuyers, with average monthly mortgage payments of just £408, representing only 17% of local take-home pay.
The century-old Philadelphia Miners Welfare Institute in Herrington Burn will be renovated into contemporary office space for national driving school operator Pass n Go, preserving its industrial heritage.
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OnPath Energy colleagues in Sunderland have donated £4,313 to Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen after a year of fundraising and volunteering, with company matching boosting the total.
Sunderland-based education recruitment specialist AK Teaching has been acquired by technology-driven national operator Zen Educate, with the existing management team retained to drive growth.
Elliott Usher, who launched The Sole Guyy at 16, has expanded his rare trainer business into a new Sunderland office after selling over 7,000 pairs of footwear.
Sunderland-based Hays Travel has secured third place in the prestigious UK Customer Satisfaction Index, ranking among nearly 300 organisations and leading the tourism category.
Sunderland-based renewables developer OnPath Energy has completed a £112.9m sale of seven onshore wind farms to European energy producer ERG, marking a strategic shift toward new UK clean energy investments.
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A £15m retail scheme featuring an M&S Foodhall, Aldi and Starbucks drive-through is proposed for Silksworth Lane, Sunderland, promising over 100 new jobs. Public consultation is now open.
Nissan's Sunderland plant receives a £900m cash injection from Japan after posting an £850m operating loss. Read how the EV transition and competition shape its future.
A mischievous Staffordshire Bull Terrier pup named Nova snatched Santa's beard at a festive doggy daycare event in Sunderland, sparking a hilarious 10-minute chase. Read the full story of the Christmas chaos.
The Competition and Markets Authority has ordered Sunderland's Hays Travel to pause integrating Polka Dot and Millington Travel. Read the full details of the investigation.
A man has died after being struck by two vehicles on the A19 in Sunderland. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the tragic incident.
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