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...
SUNDERLAND has become the first local authority in the North East to sign the Healthy Weight Declaration, underlining a commitment to supporting residents to live full and healthy lives.
Signing the declaration means that Sunderland City Council is committing to delivering practical measures to help the city’s residents stay healthy,...
2022 promises to be a bumper year of exciting events in Sunderland with major new sporting attractions adding to the mix of old favourites.
New events this year include the British Triathlon Super Series Grand Final, which for the first time ever is being held at Roker and the seafront...
A record-breaking number of artwork pieces by students from two outstanding secondary schools in Sunderland have been selected to feature in a highly respected local arts exhibition.
In total, 22 pieces of art, created by 18 students from St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy and their mixed sixth form with St...
SUNDERLAND’S FAVOURITE food spots are dishing up deals next month, when one of the city’s most popular events returns.
Sunderland Restaurant Week – which is organised by Sunderland BID and supported by Station Taxis – takes place from 12 to 20 March, with nearly 30 cafes and restaurants already signed...
A young North East graduate is taking his first steps into the international business arena thanks to the legacy of one of the region’s most celebrated entrepreneurs.
Jesse Thompson recently graduated from the University of Sunderland with a degree in Business and Financial Management. In his final year of study...
A unique Valentine’s Day scheme will bring romantic joy to 50 people, thanks to Sunderland BID.
To celebrate February 14, a number of costumed characters will be out and about in the city centre on Saturday (Feb 12), handing out red roses – traditionally the symbol of love.
And the lucky...
LANDMARKS across Sunderland are being lit up this weekend to raise awareness of HIV Testing Week, which takes place 7 – 13 February.
Northern Spire bridge, Keel Square, Fulwell Mill, Seaburn Lighthouse, Hylton Castle and the Beacon of Light are among the landmarks and lighting features being lit up in...
