THE North East is set to burst with Pride this summer after a new charity succeeded in bringing three councils together in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Sunderland, Gateshead and South Tyneside have all thrown their weight behind Out North East (ONE), formed to create a continued programme of events,...
Tailored Leisure Company (TLC) and Headway Wearside’s award-winning formula for accessible fitness sessions, has proven to be just the right match for Sunderland City Council as they continue to build a healthy, happy city, as part of the city’s inspirational journey and one of the three key pillars of the Sunderland - Our Smart City Plan.
Following a...
Four years after leaving a draft of a children’s book in the bottom draw at home – Fay Cavagin used the first lockdown to revisit the story and ended up with a publishing deal.
“I’ll Get You Home” is the story of a little mole that ventures too far from...
The government today released the list of the cities and towns that will compete to become UK City of Culture 2021.
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport has confirmed that Sunderland, Cardiff, Wells, Coventry, Hereford, Paisley, St Davids, Portsmouth, Stoke, Swansea, Perth and Warrington will all be vying for...
Experts from the University of Sunderland are leading the way in national policy when it comes to training teachers during the pandemic.
Professor Lynne McKenna, Dean of the Faculty of Education and Society, is playing a key role in shaping the future of teacher training as the sector continues to...
The exciting "Wear Here 4 Summer" initiative is all set to roll out, offering a bumper selection of free summer holiday activities and events catering to children and families.
With over 500 events scheduled throughout the school holidays, there's no shortage of fun and entertainment for everyone to enjoy.
It includes...
An enchanting light projection and dazzling new lighting creations are poised to illuminate the evening skies in Sunderland's city centre this autumn.
The city's ever-popular Festival of Light is relocating to Mowbray Park as restoration work currently underway on Roker Park's historic bandstand means the area around it can't be...
Residents have until the end of this week to nominate the Shining Stars within their communities as the deadline is extended.
Sunderland City Council announced the new Sunderland Shining Stars awards, which will recognise residents who have gone above and beyond throughout the Covid-19 pandemic by contributing to the community.
Residents...
A University of Sunderland student-turned-lecturer’s passion for study helped him through the hardest time of his life – and now he is determined to help others.
Kudz Munongi, 39, underwent a lifesaving double-kidney transplant after he was struck down by massive organ failure.
But, through it all, the student never gave...
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...
