The historic Roker Pier is likely to ‘remain closed for some time’ due to damage caused by Storm Babet, council chiefs have confirmed. Huge waves and 60mph winds washed away several metres of ...

coli levels in water near the swim course at Roker Beach, in Sunderland, were at 3900 E. coli bacteria colonies per 100ml. This is over 39 times higher than typical readings taken in the previous ...

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An inquiry is under way after what are believed to be bones were found on a Sunderland beach. Police were called to Roker just after midday on Tuesday, after the discovery was made by a member of ...

“Now the rehabilitation of the whole area is well advanced and eventually the Hendon beach will become Sunderland’s third seaside playground after Roker and Seaburn.” Behind the new sea wall ...

In North Tyneside, there are four beaches where dogs will be allowed back from October 1. They include King Edward's Bay in Tynemouth, Tynemouth Longsands South, Cullercoats Bay between South Pier and ...

Dog owners have been warned they could receive a £100 fine as beach restrictions begin for the summer. Sunderland City Council said a ban on pets at Roker beach and part of Seaburn beach will ...

Revised proposals for a fresh 'family entertainment centre', a snug cafe and residential apartments on the Roker seafront are now with Sunderland City Council's planning team. The application ...

The sculpture has been created at Roker Park in Sunderland and features the lyrics to the Lake Poet's song Shipyards. The song was written by Marty Longstaff as a tribute to his late grandad who ...

The lyrics of the Lake Poets' captivating song 'Shipyards' have been immortalised in new steel artwork that was unveiled in Sunderland's Roker Park this week. Best known as the theme tune of Netflix’s ...

Unsafe levels of the bacteria E coli have caused part of a popular Lanzarote beach resort to close to bathers during peak ...