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...
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’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...
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...
The Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) for Cumbria, Durham and Sunderland Adopt Coast to Coast welcomes a new government Adoption Strategy which will see £48million invested in adoption services.
The Adoption Strategy aims to improve adoption services, help find forever homes for more children across England and end the ‘postcode lottery’...
Sunderland residents can shop with more than 25 local businesses and get it delivered from just one, thanks to an innovative digital high street scheme.
Sunderland BID, in partnership with Sunderland City Council, has been asking for businesses to join the city’s ShopAppy.com website, set up to help independent retailers...
Pupils at a Ryhope school got to build their own gingerbread houses after Bellway funded a fun festive challenge.
The company, which is building new homes at Barton Meadows in the village, gave St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School £279 to cover the cost of 17 gingerbread house kits and icing, sweets,...
“I'm proud to see the University working together with the people of Sunderland and the wider north-east region”
A major collection effort is underway by students and staff at the University of Sunderland’s School of Medicine to help provide essential items for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine.
In response to...
A significant milestone in the history of one of the United Kingdom's most ancient rugby clubs will be honoured through the release of a commemorative booklet.
Sunderland Football Club, presently recognized as Sunderland Rugby Football Club, has been in existence since the 1873/4 season and continues its operations at Ashbrooke...
Future university students are showing interest in professions deemed ‘key’ during the government lockdown
During a virtual "open day" ran by the University of Sunderland, hundreds of potential students showed an interest in health and wellbeing programmes, including Nursing, Medicine, and Paramedic Science, as well as Journalism and Education.
Doctors, nurses,...
