A unique and powerful charter mark created by a Sunderland lecturer to increase employers’ commitments to becoming HIV-friendly is relaunching to tackle the ongoing workplace stigma surrounding the virus.
Since its official launch in April 2018, the Positive Allies charter mark – the first of its kind in the...
ANYONE really wanting to ramp up the Christmas spirit can get their skates on this weekend (Nov 27) as Sunderland’s festive ice rink opens.
The rink at Keel Square, which will be covered for the first time, will open this Saturday and will be followed by a full programme of...
On 17th November 2021, Sunderland City Council represented not only the North East region but the country as the only shortlisted UK finalist at the World Smart City Awards 2021 at the Smart City Expo World Congress.
Standing alongside fellow experts and changemakers, Sunderland was a leading part of the...
Singer-songwriters are being given an opportunity to have an insight into the music industry, thanks to an exciting new programme being launched this month by a top North East entertainment agency.
ISG, based in Sunderland, supplies performers for theatres, events and shows across the UK and now they have teamed...
A group of Paramedic Science students will be sporting a lot more facial fur this month after signing up for the month-long Movember challenge.
Within a week, the University of Sunderland super six has managed to raise more than £400 as they continue their efforts to grow the most impressive moustache for...
Tailored Leisure Company (TLC) and Headway Wearside’s award-winning formula for accessible fitness sessions, has proven to be just the right match for Sunderland City Council as they continue to build a healthy, happy city, as part of the city’s inspirational journey and one of the three key pillars of the Sunderland - Our Smart City Plan.
Following a...
Sunderland is celebrating the first anniversary of the launch of its citywide gift card, with the news of a whole host of additional outlets signing up.
The scheme, which was pioneered by Sunderland BID and Sunderland City Council, was unveiled in November last year and became an instant success, bringing...
SPOOKY shopping will be on offer at Sunderland’s the Bridges next week – with a full programme of activities and entertainment to get everyone in the Halloween mood.
And that includes the opportunity for would-be witches and wizards to join a broomstick training school.
From Monday (October 25) visitors can pop...
A number of North East performers are in talks with a leading entertainment agency, following a successful event in Sunderland earlier this month (8 October).
Performance experts, ISG, hosted Bridges Got Talent at the shopping centre for the final day of the week-long Bridges Means Business programme – taking place...
Sunderland City Council has announced more activities set to take place at Cliffe Park during the Festival of Light.
From Thursday 14 October to Saturday 13 November, the Festival of Light will be taking place in Roker Park every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well as every day over...
