Do you know that an astonishing 36% of people in England don’t read regularly? This is despite the all the evidence suggesting that reading can provide enjoyment, education, relaxation and better mental health.
Sunderland Libraries recently played their part in bringing the benefits of reading to more people by taking...
Sunderland’s emergency services have issued a plea to the public not to mess with the city’s lifebelts.
The emergency services, the Port of Sunderland and Sunderland City Council have become concerned after a number of incidents in which lifebelts have been unnecessarily hurled into the Wear, making them unavailable for...
Families from the North East of England are being invited to wrap up warm and enjoy a free afternoon of festive fun in Keel Square this December.
Sunderland BID and Sunderland City Council are teaming up to host two free screenings of Christmas favourites, Frozen and Home Alone:Lost In New...
Delighted students have awarded a 100% positivity score to a wide array of programs offered at the University of Sunderland.
Results from this year’s National Student Survey (NSS) today show the University is scoring top marks when it comes to an array of categories, including teaching and support for students.
The...
A tour featuring some of the biggest names in sixties music will be coming to Sunderland in the spring.
The Solid Silver 60s Tour has been taking the stars of that decade around the country for an astonishing 34 years, selling over a million tickets for over 1,500 shows. But...
The Council is refreshing its approach to events as it looks to grow and evolve the city’s annual programme in response to resident feedback.
Sunderland’s events plan will focus on key areas to grow the city’s offer for residents and visitors:
- Attracting new events such as the World Triathlon Championship...
Dashers and Prancers across the North East are asked to put on their running shoes for a virtual race to raise money for charity.
The Sunderland Virtual Reindeer Dash – a Covid-safe twist on the city’s annual event at the Bridges shopping centre - will take place between 1 and...
North-east comedian Vic Reeves is said to be “made up” at having landed a small part in long-running soap Coronation Street.
It turns out that Vic, 58, is a lifelong fan of the Manchester-based soap opera.
The Sun newspaper has revealed that Vic will play a shopkeeper in a short run...
Launch of a new Regional Adoption Service in Cumbria, Durham and Sunderland
Those looking to adopt in Cumbria, Durham and Sunderland from 1st April 2021 will benefit from a quicker process thanks to the launch of a new Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) spanning the regions.
Cumbria County Council, Durham County Council...
Businesses across Sunderland are boosting the health and wellbeing of their staff by signing up to the Workplace Health Alliance.
The Alliance is a multi-agency partnership between Sunderland City Council, local businesses, the NHS and the voluntary and community sector, which work collaboratively to improve health and wellbeing in workplaces...
