The University of Sunderland is set to host a graphic novel expo that will feature some of the world’s leading illustrators, authors and graphic artists.
Among those attending will be artists who have brought to life characters such as Judge Dredd, Batman and the Transformers.
Wonderlands, which will take place on...
A number of critically acclaimed plays are due to be put on at Arts Centre Washington, thanks to the Sunfest festival.
The festival – which will include drama from some of the UK’s and the world’s best playwrights – will run from 4th to 27th May.
Organised by the University of...
Two men have won an award for saving an elderly woman from a house fire in Sunderland.
Security supervisor Alfredo (Alfie) Romero was giving his colleague Chris Ward a lift home after a night shift when they noticed the blaze.
At around 5.30 am on March 15th, Alfredo was about to...
Talented filmmakers from across the globe will soon see their efforts showcased at the Sunderland Shorts Film Festival.
The festival, now in its third year, will boast short films from countries as diverse as Israel, Belgium, the USA, Switzerland, Lebanon, Norway, Canada and Japan.
The films, from young, indie and up-and-coming...
An exciting series of free lectures at the University of Sunderland this summer will celebrate the River Wear and its impact on the city.
The lectures will range over topics such as the river’s 350 million years of geological history, the thousands of ancient artefacts discovered in its depths,...
Sunderland City Council has announced its housing strategy for the coming five years – a vision that includes both affordable and luxury homes.
The council’s cabinet will meet on Wednesday to discuss the plan, which is put forward in a report entitled A Housing Strategy for Sunderland 2017-22.
The plan will then...
The University of Sunderland is introducing a master’s degree programme to help in the struggle against cybercrime.
The university’s new MSc Cyber Security course will equip the next generation of security experts with the skills vital for an era which is seeing a massive growth in online criminality.
According to...
Sunderland City Council has officially appointed Irene Lucas CBE as its chief executive. Though Ms Lucas has been doing the job on an interim basis for the past twelve months, she has now signed a contract which will see her continue in the role for at least another two...
A plan for a £10 million old people’s home could create 80 jobs on Wearside. The development, which will provide full-time independent living, is being built in Silksworth by the charity Abbeyfield.
The three-storey home, expected to open in 2018, will contain 75 one and two-bedroom flats. The home will...
An academic from the University of Sunderland is part of a team which will conduct a survey of the attitudes of fans of Game of Thrones.
The team wish to establish what makes such a gloomy and death-ridden show so culturally successful and important.
The research team – which includes the...
