Enormous Christmas stockings, showcasing beloved characters like Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph, are a highlight of a unique trail in Sunderland during the festive season.
From today until January 7th, Sunderland BID welcomes everyone, regardless of age, to join in the Christmas Stocking Trail throughout the city centre.
And, along with...
A South Tyneside primary school has developed an innovative story-telling idea as it continues to spread excitement and joy about reading across the region.
Teachers and pupils at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, have recorded a number of short videos of themselves reading...
HOCKEY has a new home in Sunderland, with the opening of a new purpose-built hockey pitch at Raich Carter Sports Centre.
The new pitch marks the return of hockey to the city, as the previous site had been out of use for several years, meaning the Sunderland Broom Hockey Club...
Around 30 boys and girls from a primary school in Sunderland took part in an extra special dance festival following professional lessons by leading North East dance organisation Dance City.
Trained dance artist Holly Irving visited St John Bosco Catholic Primary School in Sunderland, part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education...
This year’s festival will get underway in Roker Park on Thursday 13 October and will run every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until Saturday 12 November.
Tickets are also available for every day over the half term week, beginning 24 October.
A ‘quiet hour’ between 4pm-5pm is available to book on...
The government may have removed our right to gather together, but it could not prevent thousands of people from joining with each other virtually, to remember those who have died.
As lockdown and 'social distancing' continue in selected countries, people are having to cope with the death a loved one,...
Among plenty of fun things to do in and around Sunderland, a live football match is bound to be one of the priorities for a lot of travellers. Football being what it is in the UK, a lot of visitors will want to see it first hand. And in...
Starting in Herrington Country Park at 9am, the Active Sunderland BIG Walk sees hundreds of people of all ages set off on one of the three, eight or 12 mile route options.
Entry prices start from £5 per person for the three mile route, with discounts for groups on the...
Next month, Sunderland is set to undergo a magical winter makeover, embracing its inaugural ice festival.
As part of the city's bustling Christmas lineup, Sunderland BID has revealed exciting plans for a temporary skating rink to grace Keel Square on the weekend of December 9th.
Along with general skating sessions, there...
WORK is now complete on three new play areas across Coalfields area of the city.
New equipment for a range of ages and abilities has now been installed in East Rainton, at Quarry House Lane Play Area and Elemore View Play Area.
The new upgraded parks offer swings and see-saws, as...
