From diet to fitness, it’s the time of year when you might be rethinking your lifestyle – and as Veganuary gets underway, could this be the perfect time to kickstart your plant-based journey?
Veganuary is a growing movement that encourages people to embrace plant-based diets during January and beyond....
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...
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...
SUNDERLAND'S Director of Public Health is calling on everyone to book their booster now to help keep themselves and their families safe this Christmas.
Gerry Taylor, Director of Public Health at Sunderland City Council also urged people to do simple things like wearing a face covering, meeting outdoors where they...
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...
Sisters Lucy and Laura Giles have found the right prescription for success, after both deciding to train as new doctors.
Lucy joined the University of Sunderland’s School of Medicine this term, following in her sister’s footsteps. Laura is now in the third year of the MBChB Medicine degree. She was...
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...
SUNDERLAND’s the Bridges is turbo charging the festive spirit this year, with plans for a bumper Christmas.
Extended opening hours, pop-up retailers and the return of Santa’s Grotto are just some of the plans that are currently being lined up.
And it also means that shoppers can find more to enjoy...
As far back as 2019 BC (Before Covid) working from home was a fantasy for many of us. The daydream of tapping away at your laptop in loungewear with the Hob Nobs close to hand, seemed a Nirvana that only trendy freelance types could enjoy.
Record-scratch and zip forward to...
“I think when the world feels so chaotic and uncertain, taking that time out for yourself to exercise has such a huge impact on your mental wellbeing, for boosting your spirit and your mood, and just helping you to cope.”
That is the message from 21-year-old Team Sunderland Netball President...
