Sunderland Food and Drink Festival Returns with Call for Vendors
Sunderland’s much-loved Food and Drink Festival is set to return this summer, with organisers now inviting additional vendors to take advantage of the event’s...
Washington Community Comes Together for Easter Charity Drive
The team at Specsavers in Washington has continued its generous spirit by collecting Easter eggs for a local charity. The store, based in The Galleries...
Sunderland Children’s Home Praised for Exceptional Care in Latest Ofsted Report
Colombo Road children’s home in Castletown is celebrating once again after being rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for the eighth consecutive year. Following an inspection in...
Sunderland Gift Card Boosts Local Economy with £500k in Sales
The Sunderland Gift Card has reached a new milestone, with its contribution to the local economy now exceeding £500,000 in sales. The scheme was launched...
Accessible Minibus Scheme Helping SEND Pupils Travel Safely to School in Sunderland
Together for Children (TfC) has started a minibus service for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The three mini-buses are...
Solar Scheme Helps Sunderland School Save Money and Support Learning
Electricity bills are set to fall at a Sunderland primary school following the installation of new solar panels. Pupils, staff and visitors at Southwick Community...
Local Schools and Residents Help Create Banner Celebrating Hetton’s Past
A new six-metre banner celebrating the rich history of Hetton has been unveiled, created by the Hetton Local and Natural History Society. The banner has...
Sunderland Chef Ryan McVay to Compete on Great British Menu
A Sunderland-based chef will represent the North East in the upcoming series of Great British Menu, with the regional heats airing on BBC Two...
Sunderland Families to Benefit from Expanded Advice Support in Schools and Communities
Families in Sunderland are being offered more opportunities to access advice and support at convenient locations and times across the city. Sunderland City Council is...
Sunderland Free School Meals Campaign Returns to Support More Families
A campaign that helped hundreds of Sunderland schoolchildren access the free school meals they are entitled to is set to return this spring. Led by...