An augmented reality trail in Sunderland will not only offer a day of fun for families this Easter but the chance to win money off their next shopping trip too.
Sunderland BID has unveiled a spring-themed trail taking place across the city until 30 April, with seven new characters to...
A commemorative blue plaque honouring a South Shields-born Oxford scholar, who went on to marry famous author George Orwell, has been unveiled at one of Sunderland’s most iconic heritage buildings.
Eileen O’Shaughnessy, born 25 September 1905, met Eric Blair, better known by his pen name George Orwell, in 1935 and...
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 City of Sunderland is currently undergoing a dynamic renaissance, with a particular focus on the thriving music scene.
One noteworthy example of this revitalization is the emergence of the punk band Slalom D, who are capturing the city's attention with their electrifying talent.
Hailing from Sunderland and named after a...
Sunderland people are being given more time to give their views on plans to strengthen city-wide enforcement powers on a range of anti-social behaviour issues.
An online consultation has been extended to Monday 15 February and the City Council is encouraging people to have their say at www.sunderland.gov.uk/consultation.
The council is...
Sunderland residents are being asked to share their views on buses in the North East as part of a campaign to improve bus travel in the region.
The Big Bus Conversation aims to gather the thoughts and opinions of members of the public and businesses about what they would like...
The onboarding of Terberg as a partner and the receipt of a retrofitted electric tractor unit is a huge success for 5G CAL and its mission to be the first project of its kind in the UK to deliver Zero Emission Automated Logistics.
The next step in the ambitious 5G...
Sunderland City Council is urging Wearside’s residents to give some thought to recycling during the festive season.
The council’s portfolio holder for city services, Michael Mordey, said, “Our residents are fantastic at recycling, but there’s always more that can be done.”
“We’re approaching the festive season, when most families generate more...
ANYONE who has not yet registered to vote for the Sunderland City Council election on Thursday 4 May is urged to do so immediately.
The Electoral Register closes at midnight on Monday 17 April.
You can apply online at: Register to vote - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). It takes just five minutes. Registered...
The University of Sunderland is slated to host the discussion show, Any Questions?, on BBC Radio 4 for the first time since before radios were invented.
The panel show will broadcast from the University on Friday, February 28, 2020, and a limited number of tickets are available now to the...
