A graduate of the University of Sunderland has won a prestigious Emmy Award – for his work with James Corden and Paul McCartney.
Emmy Awards are American prizes that recognise excellence in the television industry. And, just over a week ago, Sunderland graduate James Longman scooped an Emmy for his...
Progress on the refurbishment of Durham’s New Elvet Bridge is continuing, with the key city centre route set to reopen next month.
Essential works are being carried out on the bridge, which closed in July last year to allow repairs that will ensure the bridge remains structurally sound.
To date, the...
Sunderland residents are being reminded to dispose of batteries safely after a fire broke out at a recycling centre.
Kerbside recycling material from Sunderland was being processed when workers spotted smoke coming from a waste bale, and upon investigation, it was clear that a battery was the cause.
Fortunately, workers were...
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...
A RANGE of spring characters are about to be brought to life, as part of Sunderland BID’s programme of activity next month (April).
With the Easter holidays looming, parents worried about how to keep their youngsters happy can take them on an egg-citing trail around Sunderland city centre and also...
Sunderland's The Bridges is set to delight visitors this summer with a thrilling array of attractions, including PIRATES, enchanting mermaids, captivating fancy dress, and a quest for hidden treasure.
The beach will be open from this Saturday (22 July) right through the summer holidays, with youngsters able to enjoy all the...
A tour featuring some of the biggest names in sixties music will be coming to Sunderland in the spring.
The Solid Silver 60s Tour has been taking the stars of that decade around the country for an astonishing 34 years, selling over a million tickets for over 1,500 shows. But...
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...
Work to repair Sunderland’s historic piers and sea defences is ongoing after the immense battering they received in storms earlier this year.
Repairs are underway on the New South Pier, which dates back to 1893. Constructed using a gas-driven crane on rails, New South Pier wasn’t completely finished until 1912....
