TEN new state-of-the-art street sweepers have started work with Sunderland City Council.
The sweepers have joined the City Council’s fleet of more than 450 vehicles and are helping to raise the bar by brushing, spraying and washing as they go.
With their small turning circle the sweepers can access more areas...
Sunderland for Ukraine, a local charity, has partnered with the University of Sunderland to raise crucial funds for children in Ukraine.
The initiative, named Sunderland to Kyiv, challenges students and staff to virtually travel the 2,500 km distance from Sunderland to Kyiv by engaging in activities such as cycling, walking,...
The University of Sunderland has joined the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) albert education partnership to teach students the importance of creating sustainable content – a move which has been welcomed by wildlife legend and British TV icon, Sir David Attenborough.
The initiative aims to tackle the...
TRIED and tested favourites and the new kids on the block are all signing up to be part of the first Sunderland Restaurant Week of 2023.
And with almost 50 restaurants, bars and cafes already taking part, the event is shaping up to be one of the most successful to...
A ONE month amnesty on overdue books is starting at libraries in Sunderland.
From Wednesday 1 February (tomorrow), borrowers will no longer be asked to pay a fine on any late books brought back to city libraries. The February amnesty includes any historic fines.
The City Council is beginning the Fine...
The hopes of a former university student who is now a lecturer are to bring more attention to kidney health in Sunderland. This person has gone through two kidney transplants and survived skin cancer, so they want to spread awareness of these issues.
Kudz Munongi was diagnosed with kidney disease...
A former student and pharmaceutical entrepreneur has made the largest ever individual donation to the University of Sunderland in hopes of aiding in the improvement of the lives of millions of people globally.
Today, the University announces the creation of the John Dawson Drug Discovery and Development Research Institute on...
According to its 2021-22 Annual Report and Financial Statements, the University of Sunderland is aiding in the transformation of over 25,500 students' lives, while also continuing to expand globally and investing millions in its campuses.
Published this week, the report sets out the University’s financial position over the past year,...
TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN’S Adoption Services have maintained their Ofsted rating of 'good' following a full inspection in November 2022.
Together for Children Adoption Sunderland provides services on behalf of Sunderland City Council and is also a partner of the regional adoption agency, Adopt Coast to Coast.
Inspectors met with adopters, children, social...
This Winter, approximately 75% of young homeless people are unable to purchase a nutritious meal. In response, a group of ex-Sunderland players and local businesses have joined forces with Oasis Community Housing, an organization devoted to helping the homeless.
Together, they are providing more than 60 Christmas dinners at their...
