SUNDERLAND BID is celebrating after gaining national recognition for its practices.
The BID has received British BIDs Accreditation, an industry recognised standard which confirms that the organisation has all the correct governance - along with financial and management processes - in place.
Achieving this status puts Sunderland BID ahead of the...
A PROJECT with continues to pay homage to the Sunderland women who have made their mark on the world has unveiled its latest recruit.
Rebel Women of Sunderland was launched in 2019, selecting women both past and present with a connection to the city and honouring them for their varied...
A MONTH long event to celebrate Pride in Sunderland has been a huge success, according to organisers.
Throughout June a whole programme of talks, discussions, celebrations and exhibitions were held throughout the city, culminating in a Pride march and a concert in Sunniside Gardens on Saturday (June 30).
And Peter Darrant...
Ellie White was born and raised in Sunderland and released her best-selling debut novel, Love and London, in 2021. Her follow-up, Love in the Wings saw Ellie shine a spotlight on the Roker/Seaburn seafront.
It was inspired by her love of musical theatre and the Sunderland Empire and has been...
LOVED up music fans have one last chance to make their wedding day unique – by taking up a final slot at a top North East festival.
Hardwick Festival, held in the grounds of Hardwick Hall Hotel, this year celebrates its tenth anniversary with a stellar line-up of musical talent.
And...
THREE Sunderland youngsters will pay their own special tribute to the heroes of D-Day at a special D-Day Service at Sunderland Minster tonight.
Year 6 pupils Milly Clark from Fulwell Junior and Lucas Bowen from Biddick Primary and 15-year-old Shaun Hair from Washington Academy have been invited to read out...
YOUNG people from across Sunderland will now have more opportunities to make their musical mark, thanks to support from Sunderland BID.
We Make Culture’s Young Musicians Project has been running for five years, helping 13-19-year-olds work with professional musicians to write songs and music and generally grow their skills.
Around 45...
Aspiring artists have the opportunity to have their artwork featured in a prominent art trail scheduled for this summer in Wearside.
The Sunderland Arts and Culture Trail, a complimentary, self-guided event, will be held from 5 to 21 July. It will showcase the creations of approximately 40 local artists at...
SUNDERLAND is calling on Wearside’s musical talent to step up to the mic when the city takes part in national Make Music Day.
On Friday 21 June, musicians will shine a spotlight on all musical genres by staging performances online and live across the UK.
And Sunderland city centre is giving...
Food enthusiasts from across the North East are anticipated to head to Wearside this month for the comeback of a beloved community market.
On the fourth Saturday of every month, food producers, street food traders and makers from across the region join together at Sunderland’s Sunniside Gardens to showcase and...
