Hara Moraiti has been passionate about cars since she was 14 and now, 30 years on, the former University of Sunderland student is making her motor racing dream a reality.
Hara, 44, from Greece, is taking her home country’s car racing scene by storm having competed in more than 20...
A University of Sunderland student has teamed up with an award-winning North East film company to help produce a gritty, interactive drama that tackles teenage pregnancy and how disabled people can be excluded from vital public health.
Laura Northmore, who is studying a Media Production degree, helped write part of...
A unique piece of World War I history – which was almost lost forever – has gone on display for the first time this week at a Sunderland museum.
An old suitcase was rescued from a skip following a house clearance by eagle-eyed staff at the city’s Thompson Waste Centre.
But...
“Social prescribing is an innovative way to support health, wellbeing and reintegration through arts and creative practice”
As we honour those members of the armed forces who have fought and died in the line of duty on Remembrance Day - a project to help veterans improve their own health and...
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...
New Enterprise Studios CIC, headquartered in Sunderland, England celebrate the success of their first official Open Day. This event was held on Saturday Oct 2nd, 2021.
New Enterprise Studios was delighted by the attendance of The Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City of Sunderland, Councillor Henry (Harry) Trueman and...
A student’s artwork is proving a huge draw after highlighting the little-known crisis which threatens millions of civilians.
University of Sunderland Glass and Ceramics MA student, Nat Quinn was so moved by the plight of people living in Laos, that he based his Degree Show exhibit on their crisis.
Laos has...
SUNDERLAND’S budding entertainers can show off their skills at a special event next month – and possibly secure a job at the end of it.
Bridges Means Business takes place at the Bridges shopping centre from 4 to 8 October as part of the City of Sunderland Business Festival, with...
A new singing project that will help people to reconnect with others following COVID lockdowns got underway in the Coalfields area of Sunderland this month.
‘Find Your Voice’ with Unity Choir is the latest project from Houghton-based social enterprise The Singing Elf, and is aimed at building confidence, reducing loneliness...
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...
