Sunderland's leading shopping centre shopping centre is encouraging eco-friendly choices ahead of Earth Day.
The Bridges is highlighting plastic alternatives and reusable products at its retailers to mark Earth Day on 22 April, which started in 1970 to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment.
And shoppers heading to...
Using 2021 average house price data, combined with average salary data for UK cities, Sunderland has taken the 3rd spot for being one of the most affordable cities to buy a house in.
The Affordability Index is calculated on how affordable a city is to buy a house in, based...
TOUGHER restrictions aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour across Sunderland come into force at the beginning of May.
This will mean anyone breaching restrictions under the city’s newly updated Public Space(s) Protection order facing fixed penalty fines of £100 compared with the current £75 fine.
Key changes to the Public Space(s) Protection...
Sunderland businesses that haven’t yet signed up for the city’s gift card are urged to join – and take advantage of the thousands waiting to be spent.
The Sunderland City Gift Card was launched last year by Sunderland BID in partnership with Sunderland City Council and now around 118 businesses...
As Sunderland starts to roll out major new regeneration and investment projects transforming the city centre and surrounding areas, the North East Fund is urging Wearside entrepreneurs, local SMEs and those with potential start-up ideas to consider the positive opportunities that may exist by becoming part of the City’s...
Washington now has its own walk-through test site to help improve access to Covid 19 testing for those with symptoms.
The testing site in the car park of the Sunderland College Washington Campus (NE37 2NH) opens today, Tuesday 13 April and will be fully operational by tomorrow, Wednesday 14 April.
It...
The leading private healthcare provider, Spire Healthcare, is launching a new nurse degree apprenticeship programme in partnership with the University of Sunderland, with roles available across Spire’s 35 English hospitals.
The nurse degree apprenticeship is open to applicants at all stages of life, including school leavers, university graduates and people...
The recent two-part ITV documentary Britain's Tiger Kings - On The Trail With Ross Kemp highlighted the growing problems associated with the keeping of wild animals as pets.
In response to the documentary, Born Free’s co-founder and Executive President Will Travers OBE said:
“I think most people will have found it...
Union Flags are flying at half-mast at Sunderland Civic Centre, Hylton Castle and the Port of Sunderland as marks of respect for His Royal Highness Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh.
The Right Worshipful Mayor of Sunderland, Councillor David Snowdon said: "His Royal Highness Prince Philip was a familiar face...
Sunderland's director of Public Health is urging people to continue taking things cautiously when Step 2 of the Government's roadmap out of lockdown comes into effect on Monday.
This will see non-essential shops reopening in Sunderland and hospitality venues able to serve food and drinks outdoors as long they’re able...
