RememberSrebrenica
Sunderland City Council will hold events today (11th July) to remember the Srebrenica genocide, which took place during the Bosnian War (1992-5). The genocide saw...
Booklaunch
Sunderland primary school children have teamed up with a professional author and illustrator to create a book celebrating Sunderland’s maritime past. The book – based...
A Unique War Find Goes On Display At A Sunderland Museum
A unique piece of World War I history – which was almost lost forever – has gone on display for the first time this...
In September 1992 Carolyne Ratcliffe was among the first students to begin her degree at the newly established University of Sunderland. But little did Carolyne...
Six hot cross buns on a white, square plate.
Good Friday commemorates the day on which, according to the Bible, Jesus was put to death by crucifixion after his disciple Judas Iscariot betrayed...
Elephant Tea Rooms
One of Sunderland’s most iconic buildings is not only undergoing renovation – it is about to enter the 21st century by being the star...
coal mine sketches
The Tall Ships Races 2018 will soon be coming to Sunderland, but this great event will be just the latest chapter in the north...
Sunderland Charity Launches UK’s First Exploitation Risk Checker to Combat Modern Slavery
Sunderland-based modern slavery charity Causeway have launched a pioneering new self-assessment risk checker tool.  The ‘Exploitation Risk Checker’ allows individuals to answer a series...
Sunderland to Mark Holocaust Memorial Day with Interfaith Service at Minster
An event at Sunderland Minster will honour the victims of genocides across the world as the city comes together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day...
Seaburn Tram Shelter Public Conveniences
Some historic Sunderland toilets – located beneath an old tram shelter in Seaburn – have reopened to the public following a restoration programme. The Victorian-era...