Talented filmmakers from across the globe will soon see their efforts showcased at the Sunderland Shorts Film Festival.
The festival, now in its third year, will boast short films from countries as diverse as Israel, Belgium, the USA, Switzerland, Lebanon, Norway, Canada and Japan.
The films, from young, indie and up-and-coming...
Families looking to have some much-needed fun once lockdown restrictions are eased should get their skates on – and head over to Rainton Arena.
The Houghton-le-Spring venue has revealed plans for its Spring Fair which will open its doors on 12 April and run until 9 May.
Among the many attractions...
SUNDERLAND youngsters are being asked to showcase their spooky skills by creating their very own tale of terror in time for Halloween.
But there’s nothing scary about winning this writing competition, as there’s a host of gift vouchers for the most creatively creepy concoctions.
The contest has been organised by Sunderland...
As the lockdown causes students to use the internet instead of real classrooms and theatres, Dr Adelle Hulsmeier asked hers to reinterpret Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew as a Facebook exchange, and she says the results have been “outstanding”
The Senior Lecturer in Performing arts and Screen performance explained:...
A new degree designed to prepare the nursing generation of tomorrow is launching today at the University of Sunderland.
The new Blended Learning Nursing Degree Programme offers an innovative and flexible approach for those hoping to join the profession.
Last year, Sunderland was named as one of seven universities trail-blazing the...
Last night, students from Special Educational Needs and Disabilities schools throughout the city were granted an exclusive preview of the Mowbray Park festival before it officially opens to the public tonight.
The invitation-only preview allowed children and their families to enjoy the event at a time when the park is...
A North East organisation is hitting out at the imminent blanket closure of swimming pools, warning it has the potential to harm the mental health of its young members.
Sunderland City Dive Team has worked hard to keep its divers – aged between six and 18 – in the water...
“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...
Street artists and performers of all kinds have been invited by Sunderland City Council to showcase their talents – the prize being a chance to entertain the public when the Tall Ships Race 2018 visits Sunderland.
Successful applicants will have two opportunities to perform during the four-day event, which will...
A Virtual competition has been held over the last 2 months on the Miss England app and website to find more representatives from the North East to participate in the final of Miss England in June.
The top 6 contestants from a public vote on the Miss England App were...
