Sunderland

Brighton secured a 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Premier League, while Bournemouth and Sunderland played to a 1-1 draw. In women's football, Brighton and Liverpool drew 0-0 in the Women's Super League.

Nissan has privately warned UK ministers that its Sunderland plant could be forced to close if the EU excludes the UK from key parts of its proposed 'Made in Europe' rules, though the company has publicly denied making a direct closure threat.

Radio 1's Big Weekend will take place in Sunderland on May 22-24, 2026, returning to Herrington Park for the first time since 2005. The festival is expected to draw tens of thousands of fans.