PEOPLE CAN see a 125-year-old letter first-hand when a fully restored historic Sunderland building officially opens next week (16 April) – for the first time since 2019.
Seventeen Nineteen – formerly known as Holy Trinity Church and now a performance, celebration and events space – is hosting its Spring Fayre...
SUNDERLAND residents are being encouraged to get on their bikes for Ride Anywhere Week this week
(21-27 March) and enjoy the benefits of cycling.
Through cycling platform Love to Ride, riders can choose a pledge for the week and access helpful tips, tricks, tools, and support.
Participants can choose one of the...
Sunderland MP Julie Elliott recently visited one of the region’s leading secondary schools to congratulate pupils on the progress they’ve made in becoming a more sustainable school.
St Aidan’s Catholic Academy, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, has established a pupil-led wellbeing group that has developed environmental...
QUIZZERS from around the world can take part in a first-of-its-kind quiz night at a medieval North East castle next month (March).
On Saturday 19 March, Lumley Castle Hotel, at Chester-le-Street, will give away a bumper £1200 prize package to the winner of its quiz.
And, because the event is being...
BRITISH Empire Medals (BEM) have been presented for outstanding services and devotion to the community.
The five BEMs were all presented on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen by the Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear Mrs Susan Winfield OBE.
The presentations were made at a civic reception in the Mayor's...
University of Sunderland’s Pro Vice-Chancellor Graeme Thompson enjoyed a Royal occasion as he was officially awarded an MBE.
Graeme, originally from South Shields, joined the University in 2009 after a successful career with the BBC and ITV.
Along with his family, he attended Windsor Castle on Wednesday where he received his...
EIGHT OF the North East’s rising stars are set to release their own original music, thanks to an innovative initiative from a leading talent agency.
Sunderland-based entertainment providers ISG kicked off Platform North East last week (29 November) – a free, week-long programme to support up and coming performers.
Throughout the...
The iconic Coca Cola Christmas truck will have a run for it’s money this year as North East based transport company, Hawthorns Logistics, will be travelling up and down the country in two specially branded lorries helping to raise awareness of Dragonfly Cancer Trust.
Also based in the North East,...
A primary school and secondary school in Sunderland have both made a coveted nationally recognised list that highlights the best schools in the country.
Parent Power, The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2022 rated St Joseph’s RC Primary School as the best primary school in the North East. The school, which...
This winter, Adopt Coast to Coast is calling on residents in Sunderland, Durham and the surrounding area to find out more about adoption as a way to start or grow their families.
Adopt Coast to Coast is a Regional Adoption Agency which brings together the adoption services of Together for...
