A new multimillion-pound addition to the University of Sunderland is beginning to take shape.
Once completed, the new Cadaveric centre will play a key role in training the next generation of medical professionals.
Construction work is now well underway on the facility which will form part of the newly-established School of...
A Virtual competition has been held over the last 2 months on the Miss England app and website to find more representatives from the North East to participate in the final of Miss England in June.
The top 6 contestants from a public vote on the Miss England App were...
Sunderland's leading shopping centre shopping centre is encouraging eco-friendly choices ahead of Earth Day.
The Bridges is highlighting plastic alternatives and reusable products at its retailers to mark Earth Day on 22 April, which started in 1970 to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment.
And shoppers heading to...
Using 2021 average house price data, combined with average salary data for UK cities, Sunderland has taken the 3rd spot for being one of the most affordable cities to buy a house in.
The Affordability Index is calculated on how affordable a city is to buy a house in, based...
Public Spaces Protection Order Toughens Restricitions On Ant-Social Behaviour
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TOUGHER restrictions aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour across Sunderland come into force at the beginning of May.
This will mean anyone breaching restrictions under the city’s newly updated Public Space(s) Protection order facing fixed penalty fines of £100 compared with the current £75 fine.
Key changes to the Public Space(s) Protection...
Businesses In Sunderland Encouraged To Take Advantage Of City’s Gift Card Spend
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Sunderland businesses that haven’t yet signed up for the city’s gift card are urged to join – and take advantage of the thousands waiting to be spent.
The Sunderland City Gift Card was launched last year by Sunderland BID in partnership with Sunderland City Council and now around 118 businesses...
North East Fund Urges Entrepreneurs To Seek Out Opportunities Around The City
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As Sunderland starts to roll out major new regeneration and investment projects transforming the city centre and surrounding areas, the North East Fund is urging Wearside entrepreneurs, local SMEs and those with potential start-up ideas to consider the positive opportunities that may exist by becoming part of the City’s...
New Walk-Through Test Site In Washington Increasing Access To Covid-19 Testing
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Washington now has its own walk-through test site to help improve access to Covid 19 testing for those with symptoms.
The testing site in the car park of the Sunderland College Washington Campus (NE37 2NH) opens today, Tuesday 13 April and will be fully operational by tomorrow, Wednesday 14 April.
It...
The leading private healthcare provider, Spire Healthcare, is launching a new nurse degree apprenticeship programme in partnership with the University of Sunderland, with roles available across Spire’s 35 English hospitals.
The nurse degree apprenticeship is open to applicants at all stages of life, including school leavers, university graduates and people...
The recent two-part ITV documentary Britain's Tiger Kings - On The Trail With Ross Kemp highlighted the growing problems associated with the keeping of wild animals as pets.
In response to the documentary, Born Free’s co-founder and Executive President Will Travers OBE said:
“I think most people will have found it...