Sunderland can now boast its own answer to the dynamic duo, with the appointment of a new street ranger.
Andrew “Jock” Brown has been appointed by Sunderland BID to join the existing street ranger, Lee Taylor, to help deal with the busy workload across the city centre.
And the job is...
A football fan who made history when she became the first female referee to be appointed to a game in the English Football League is celebrating another accolade.
Rebecca Welch, from Washington, has been given an Honorary Fellowship by the University of Sunderland.
The award comes six months after the 37-year-old...
Budding young authors are invited to submit spine-tingling tales of spooks and spirits as part of Sunderland’s Halloween celebrations.
Sunderland BID is calling on youngsters from across the city to put pen to paper for its Spooky Stories Competition.
And not only will the winners in each age category receive a...
Sunderland Council recognised for forward-thinking approach at Connected Britain Awards.
Sunderland Council was awarded Digital Council of the Year at a prestigious industry sector awards event last week. Sunderland was chosen due to its journey to embed fully-digitalised departmental operations, digitally empowered team members and extended reach into local communities.
As...
A week of expert advice, job opportunities and a fashion show featuring members of SAFC’s men's and women’s teams will be on offer as part of the Bridges Means Business event.
The Sunderland shopping centre has unveiled a packed programme of events which are planned for 4 -8 October, as...
The menu is filling up for the return of Sunderland Restaurant Week, with the opportunity for foodies to sample a whole host of cuisines at a bargain price.
Organised by Sunderland BID, the event launches this Saturday (Sept 25) and runs until Sunday 3 October, showcasing the best pubs, bars,...
Sunderland City Council has now released tickets for the ever-popular Festival of Light event in Roker Park.
The event opens on Thursday 14 October and will run every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Saturday 13 November, including every day over half term week beginning 25 October.
During half term there will...
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 asked to share their views on buses in the North East as part of a campaign to improve bus travel in the region.
The Big Bus Conversation aims to gather the thoughts and opinions of members of the public and businesses about what they would like...
An exciting new delivery partnership has been unveiled between South Tyneside-based Tailored Leisure Company (TLC) and the Foundation of Light, the official charity of Sunderland AFC.
TLC has been awarded funding and has joined the team at the Foundation of Light as a Get Out, Get Active (GOGA) delivery partner.
GOGA...
