Johannah Churchill, a renowned portrait and documentary photographer hailing from the north-east and serving as a lecturer at the University of Sunderland, is being honoured with a new exhibition commemorating the 75th anniversary of the NHS.
The exhibition, titled 'People Not Profit', is currently being showcased at Pop Recs in...
Kylie Dixon, a University of Sunderland alumna and a writer and illustrator has recently published her third book for children.
Her book series, The Magical World of Mushroom Marvellous, provided the inspiration for a dish featured on the BBC cooking show, Great British Menu. The episode, dedicated to celebrating England's...
A community art scheme invites the people of Sunderland to participate in painting the town in various colors, including red.
The initiative features 12 art benches installed by Sunderland BID in partnership with Sunderland City Council and The Art Room Sunderland 18 months ago. Each bench side exhibits exclusive artwork...
Lauren Osborne’s unique ability to sweep an ink black pen across a stark white background and illustrate something quite special has led to a demand for her artwork, book commissions and creative skills at workshops, both regionally and nationally.
Inspired by popular fairytales and nature, the 24-year-old's work is now...
A ONE month amnesty on overdue books is starting at libraries in Sunderland.
From Wednesday 1 February (tomorrow), borrowers will no longer be asked to pay a fine on any late books brought back to city libraries. The February amnesty includes any historic fines.
The City Council is beginning the Fine...
Visitors to a Sunderland city centre park are being inspired by the language of Lewis Carroll to commemorate the 150th anniversary of one of his most beloved works.
Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking-Glass are two of the most famous books in English.
To mark the 150th anniversary of...
Sunderland academic left paralysed from neck down after tragic accident, pens punk rock book
One night in a pitch-black hallway Professor Peter Smith was making his way back to the bedroom when he took a wrong turn, fell down the stairs and broke his back.
Paralysed from the neck down, in...
Creating a music video for one of the world’s most successful singer songwriters would be a dream addition to any CV – but it is very much a reality for a group of talented student animators from University of Sunderland.
Luke Colling, Jared Turner, Courtney Welsh and Izzy Patchett are...
A PROGRAMME of free events will celebrate Sunderland’s rich history this month as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture.
The festival begins Friday 9 September, and events will run until Sunday 18 September.
This year’s theme is Astounding Inventions - it will showcase England's history...
Darlington based dance company The D Project are bringing their magical new children’s show HEDGE to theatres across the North East this Summer.
HEDGE welcomes children into a familiar world that is ever changing, telling the story of a hedgehog who wakes up from hibernation and must learn to be...
