WEARSIDE's jubilation and endorsement of the LGBTQ+ community is set to embark on a fresh chapter, unveiling ambitious initiatives to commemorate Pride in Sunderland.
The yearly celebration is poised to make a grand return, surpassing previous editions, now under the stewardship of the newly established charity, Out North East.
Pride in...
An enormous careers fair – featuring stalls from top companies, workshops, demonstrations and hands-on activities – is due to be held at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.
The careers fair will be attended by around 1,000 Wearside youngsters, who will have the chance to learn about different sectors of the job...
Sunderland’s Keel Square has won national recognition – by being named as runner-up for a prestigious award.
The square clinched second place in the pedestrian environment category of the Street Design Awards 2019. The awards highlight best practice and innovation in urban design across Britain.
Keel Square has a number of...
Residents will be able to find out more about plans for a heritage and visitor centre and a garden centre at the former Elemore Golf Course at an open day next week.
Sunderland City Council is currently developing plans to transform the 60-hectare former golf course in the Hetton ward...
Enormous Christmas stockings, showcasing beloved characters like Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph, are a highlight of a unique trail in Sunderland during the festive season.
From today until January 7th, Sunderland BID welcomes everyone, regardless of age, to join in the Christmas Stocking Trail throughout the city centre.
And, along with...
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...
Drivers and fans attending Saturday’s Sunderland AFC game are being reminded of diversions on the busy A1290 Wessington Way.
The diversions in north Sunderland are because of repairs to a burst water main and reconstruction of the damaged road.
The water main, located between the Northern Spire and Queen Alexandra Bridge...
Sunderland BID has strengthened its team with the appointment of new marketing, events and administration assistant.
Amy Nunn, 23, from South Shields has taken up the new role, which will see her involved in the BID’s busy programme of events and providing general support to other members of the team.
Amy...
Ten new recycling vehicles are ready to hit Wearside’s roads – and Sunderland City Council is asking local youngsters to help give them names.
The vehicles were recently bought to update the council’s fleet and to boost the quality of life of local residents and improve the environment.
Cllr Amy Wilson,...
