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Innovative New Gaming Network By Sunderland University Student Launched
Video games can provide the perfect escape from reality – and we’ve all needed a bit of that over the last year. But for one Sunderland gamer, it’s digital play’s power to educate that has inspired her to launch an innovative new gaming network, connecting researchers from around the globe. Steph...
Landmarks Across Sunderland To Be Lit Marking Census 2021
Sunderland landmarks including the Northern Spire, Penshaw Monument and Beacon of Light are among hundreds of buildings and structures across the country being lit purple to mark Census 2021.  The celebration lighting has been organised by The Office for National Statistics (ONS) to raise awareness of Census Day this Sunday...
Council Secures £510K Funding To Support Vulnerable Communities During Covid-19
Sunderland City Council has secured £510,000 from the Government to help support the city's most vulnerable communities through the Covid pandemic. The funding will be used to support those shown to be most at risk from COVID-19, who are also often the hardest to reach, to stay safe and help...
Egg-Cellent Fun in Sunderland's Shopping Centre This Easter
SUNDERLAND’S LEADING shopping centre has unveiled a cracking Easter programme, with egg-stra special activities planned throughout the month (April). The Bridges is helping families keep little ones entertained over the school holidays, with something for all ages to enjoy from 9 to 24 April. Children are invited to let their creative...
An Inspirational Journey: Kudz Munongi and His Fight Against Kidney Disease
The hopes of a former university student who is now a lecturer are to bring more attention to kidney health in Sunderland. This person has gone through two kidney transplants and survived skin cancer, so they want to spread awareness of these issues. Kudz Munongi was diagnosed with kidney disease...
Royal Occasion for University's Graeme
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...
Open-Air Cinema Comes To Sunderland This Week!
Family favourites and award-winning flicks are heading to the big screen this week, as open-air cinema comes to Sunderland.  Sunderland BID is hosting Movies at the Minster at Minster Park from 4 to 5 September, in partnership with Sunderland City Council. And the weekend will have something for all ages, including...
Sunderland's Director of Public Health is urging people to continue being vigilant after the Government outlined its plans for a cautious easing of lockdown. In her latest weekly video to residents, Gerry Taylor, the City Council's Director of Public Health and Integrated Commissioning said that while the announcement is welcome...
Bus shelters with green roofs have started appearing across Sunderland, as the council continues with its drive to make the city a cleaner and greener place to live. Two new bus shelters outside of the University of Sunderland and the Chesters Pub on Chester Road are the first phase of...
Sunderland Drivers To Expect Road Closures Due To Resurfacing Projects
Drivers are advised that stretches of road across Sunderland will be closed for resurfacing in the coming week as Sunderland City Council continues its £5.7m investment in the city’s roads and footways. As part of the work to improve the condition of over 200 of the city’s streets, Toll Bar...

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