The number of people in Sunderland making use of the blue badge disabled parking scheme rose by a tenth last year, new figures show.

The Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle (SAMS) project is proud to announce Oxa as the new autonomy provider for its groundbreaking autonomous transport initiative, running during the first ...

Housing association Gentoo is planning to invest in a new base at the former Littlewoods site in Sunderland. This move aims to bring additional benefits to both customers and colleagues.

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Anecdotal evidence suggests that conflicts over land and extractive resource developments are on the rise across Papua New Guinea. These micro-level conflicts have the potential to scale-up and feed ...

New rankings reveal the top 25 most relaxing destinations on the planet. These serene spots are perfect for those hoping to avoid overcrowded tourist traps. BookRetreats.com's Global Relaxation Index ...

What are the best new MMOs? Once as rare as a legendary loot drop, new MMOs seem to be launching every other month these days. MMOs offer near-boundless freedom in a world populated by a vast ...

The announcement came as Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, officially opened the company’s new Sunderland headquarters. The Houghton and Sunderland South MP visited Chase House on ...

Netflix is starting the new year strong by serving up terrific titles all January long, so get ready to check out the best movies and shows streaming now. You can count on Netflix to lead the way ...

So, how about those beach badges? Yes, they fall under the umbrella as constant every summer season, but should they? But as constant as they are, they also change quite a bit. But how?

“Badge engineering” is proving to be an effective sales strategy for carmakers, and it is likely to remain popular in the new year. What is it, and why is it working so well for manufacturers such as ...