Sunderland’s
historic Hylton Castle is preparing to open its doors later this year – all thanks
to a lot of hard work behind the scenes, much of it by local volunteers.
In
2016, a £4.2-million project began to transform Hylton Castle – a fortress
dating back to the 14th century – into a heritage...
Hulya Anefi only graduated from the University of Sunderland this summer, but she could already be on her way to international success…
The Fashion Design and Promotion graduate has been shortlisted for the prestigious competition – The Real Leather. Stay Different, UK Student Design Competition 2022, in association with ArtsThread.
To...
“I'm proud to see the University working together with the people of Sunderland and the wider north-east region”
A major collection effort is underway by students and staff at the University of Sunderland’s School of Medicine to help provide essential items for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine.
In response to...
Two graduates from the University of Sunderland have made a film about two of the city’s most famous – and sometimes infamous – nightclubs.
The documentary is about the Blue Monkey nightclub and the New Monkey that followed it.
The film, entitled Two Monkeys, is by digital film production graduates Rob...
Time is fast running out for anyone who wants to vote in the local elections but is not on the electoral register yet.
Sunderland’s city council elections will take place on Thursday 3rd May – with a third of the council’s seats up for grabs.
Anybody who is not yet registered...
Plans are underway to install an interactive, waste-guzzling sculpture in Sunderland city centre – and the public has been asked to help.
Sunderland BID has joined forces with North East-based TA!LAB to design a unique work of art to be sited at Market Square.
And not only will the, as yet...
Sunderland's Director of Public Health is urging people to continue being vigilant after the Government outlined its plans for a cautious easing of lockdown.
In her latest weekly video to residents, Gerry Taylor, the City Council's Director of Public Health and Integrated Commissioning said that while the announcement is welcome...
SPOOKY shopping will be on offer at Sunderland’s the Bridges next week – with a full programme of activities and entertainment to get everyone in the Halloween mood.
And that includes the opportunity for would-be witches and wizards to join a broomstick training school.
From Monday (October 25) visitors can pop...
In a breathtaking spectacle last Tuesday, the brand-new café at ROKER PARK was gracefully positioned into its home within the historic park, all thanks to the assistance of a colossal crane.
This café stands poised to become the focal point of the park's latest phase of enhancements, which come with...
Sunderland’s mayor is to be joined by Cinderella and Prince Charming this November when the city’s Christmas lights are switched on.
Cllr David Snowdon will turn on the lights together with stars from this year’s Sunderland Empire pantomime Cinderella on Thursday 21st November.
The switch-on fun, in Keel Square, will begin...
