SUNDERLAND’s the Bridges is feeling positive about the year ahead, after it continues to see growth in shopper numbers and in the level of spending.
Despite the problems caused by lockdowns when only essential retailers were open and the knock-on effect that has had on centres around the country, since...
The University of Sunderland is part of a nationwide initiative which aims to tackle persistent inequalities that create barriers for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students to access and take part in postgraduate research.
The 13 projects, worth nearly £8m, are innovative in scope, scale and focus at a level...
A South Tyneside primary school has developed an innovative story-telling idea as it continues to spread excitement and joy about reading across the region.
Teachers and pupils at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, have recorded a number of short videos of themselves reading...
SUNDERLAND’s smart city journey has received an extra boost, with an innovative digital scheme which will support the local economy.
Sunderland BID launched its gift card a year ago, with more than 150 retailers signed up.
The scheme was part of the city-wide Reopening the High Streets Safely project, part funded...
SUNDERLAND STUDENTS are gaining valuable skills in styling and visual merchandising, thanks to a partnership with a leading shopping centre.
The Bridges teamed up with Sunderland BID earlier this year to launch the Style Pod – a large glass case with mannequins showcasing the upcoming trends and offerings from fashion...
DRIVERS in Sunderland city centre are being warned of slow-moving HGVs as six ‘abnormal loads’ of up to 121ft long are transported to Port of Sunderland.
The lorries will be moving through the city centre on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week (13, 14 and 15 December) as crane sections...
A primary school and secondary school in Sunderland have both made a coveted nationally recognised list that highlights the best schools in the country.
Parent Power, The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2022 rated St Joseph’s RC Primary School as the best primary school in the North East. The school, which...
A STATE-of-the-art care home which will provide specialist mental health services across Sunderland and beyond was officially opened yesterday (Mon 6 Dec).
Bede House at Ryhope is the latest £10m project created by Malhotra Group PLC and will be operated by Prestwick Care, its care division.
And this week the 68...
SUNDERLAND’s leading furniture store is evoking the real spirit of the season – by supporting other independent businesses in a giant Christmas giveaway.
Mandy Brown of Harrison and Brown wanted to highlight the importance of shopping local and also how city centre traders should work together.
With that in mind she...
Professor Lawrence Bellamy is the University of Sunderland’s Academic Dean for the Faculty of Business, Law and Tourism.
Here he discusses our ever evolving, post-pandemic shopping habits and asks if Black Friday is really that relevant anymore.
“Early Black Friday deals now represent an extended effort to get consumers to part...
