Sunday for Sammy turned 20 years old last week, and to mark the occasion, graduates and students from the University of Sunderland made a behind the scenes documentary.
Over 10,000 fans went to Newcastle Arena for the charity event, which supports the Sammy Johnson Memorial Fund, in memory of the...
A number of critically acclaimed plays are due to be put on at Arts Centre Washington, thanks to the Sunfest festival.
The festival – which will include drama from some of the UK’s and the world’s best playwrights – will run from 4th to 27th May.
Organised by the University of...
Around 30 boys and girls from a primary school in Sunderland took part in an extra special dance festival following professional lessons by leading North East dance organisation Dance City.
Trained dance artist Holly Irving visited St John Bosco Catholic Primary School in Sunderland, part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education...
Sunderland Winter Gardens will soon be hosting a very special play to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War and the Armistice.
The Muddy Choir tells the story of three working-class Sunderland soldiers who are serving with the Durham Light Infantry in the conflict.
The trio...
The artistic skills of around 95 Wearsiders have gone on display in Sunderland city centre in the first stage of a new initiative.
Amateur artists of all ages – from three upwards – answered the call for creative-minded volunteers to decorate specially commissioned art benches.
It is hoped the seating will...
After going virtual in 2020, Houghton Feast is back for 2021 with even more fun for the family.
Residents can look forward to a full programme of activities, events, and entertainment from Friday 8 to Sunday 17 October, including art exhibitions, car shows and coffee mornings.
The festival will kick off...
Wearside-based Gin distributor; House of Ruhr has won silver medals at the 4th London Spirits Competition. The medals are an ultimate endorsement in the global spirits industry. House of Ruhr’s Bergmann, Renton and Vogel gins scored highly in the three judging categories of quality, value and packaging.
House of Ruhr...
SUNDERLAND’s Bridges shopping centre is ensuring traditional acts of remembrance can still take place this year, despite current restrictions.
In the run-up to Armistice Day, on 11 November, Royal British Legion poppies will be on sale at the centre’s Walworth Way mall, near Primark and Bodycare.
And shoppers will also be...
For almost two decades world-renowned calligrapher Dr. Manny Ling has made it his mission to create a hub for the traditional letter-making skills on Wearside.
But the University of Sunderland Programme Leader for MA Design will be leaving his academic post after Christmas for pastures new in Vietnam.
After 22 years...
