Sunderland’s Keel Square has won national recognition – by being named as runner-up for a prestigious award.
The square clinched second place in the pedestrian environment category of the Street Design Awards 2019. The awards highlight best practice and innovation in urban design across Britain.
Keel Square has a number of...
The idea of the Stars and Stripes flag fluttering in Washington on the Fourth of July may not sound unusual, but yesterday the Star-Spangled Banner was also flying over Washington, Wearside.
Washington was the ancestral home of the first American president George Washington (1732-1799) and yesterday (4th July) the mayor...
Holy Trinity Church in the East End of Sunderland will be undergoing extensive restoration work over the next 12 months.
An event to promote the conservation efforts of local community groups and trusts will be held on Saturday 6th July and aims to raise awareness of Sunderland's rich history.
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Some super-young University of Sunderland students recently celebrated their graduation.
You might have heard incredible tales of ultra-bright kids finishing off their degrees at the age of 15 or 12 or perhaps even 10, but some of these Sunderland students were as young as three.
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Sunderland’s plans for a first-class railway station have moved a step closer to becoming reality.
Yesterday (Tuesday 18th June) it was confirmed that plans for a new station concourse – to be built on the site of the old station – and a new station carpark will be included in...
This summer, Sunderland is set to host swimming, road cycling and ten-pin bowling events as part of the World Transplant Games.
Presenting medals at some of these events will be Karen Robson, from Farringdon, who lost her husband Leslie just before Christmas 13 years ago.
As both Karen and Leslie strongly...
The Liverpool and England footballer Jordan Henderson may be granted the Freedom of the City of Sunderland.
Born in Herrington in 1990, Jordan Henderson grew up on Wearside and attended Farringdon Community Academy, where he was considered a ‘model pupil’. He joined Sunderland AFC’s academy at the age of eight...
Sunderland is all geared up to welcome an estimated 50,000 Spice Girls fans, who will be descending on the city for the group’s gig this evening (6th June) at the Stadium of Light.
In order to give the fans what they “really, really want”, the city’s shops, restaurants, bars and...
The music programme for this year’s Sunderland Airshow is really getting off the ground – with some great acts added to the line-up.
The Friday evening will be headlined by indie stars Scouting for Girls, who will be performing favourites such as She’s So Lovely, Heartbeat and Elvis Ain’t Dead.
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A free session of medieval family fun is to take place in the shadow of Sunderland’s historic Hylton Castle.
The children’s playpark at Craigavon Road – located close to the 14th-century monument – will host an afternoon of medieval-themed activities between 11.00 am and 4.00 pm on Sunday 26th May.
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