Filipino Nurses Celebrate 25 Years of Service with Sunderland and South Tyneside NHS Trust
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is marking International Nurses Day by celebrating a special milestone. More than 40 Filipino nurses are reaching 25 years of service with the Trust.The nurses came to the United Kingdom in 2001 as part of an overseas recruitment programme. Since th…
Sunderland Food and Drink Festival Returns Bigger with New Sponsor and Entertainment
Plans are well underway to ensure this year’s Sunderland Food and Drink Festival is bigger and better than ever, with details of the entertainment...
Sunderland Invited to Join ‘Open Arms’ Flashmob for City-Wide Music Video
As part of Sunderland City Council’s One Big Summer launch event in May, residents are being invited to take part in an exciting anthem...
Sunderland Children’s Home Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
A children’s home in Sunderland has been praised by Ofsted for its “homely atmosphere” and the carers’ “exceptional understanding” of the young people they...
Dog Exclusion Zones Return to Sunderland Beaches This May
Residents and visitors in Sunderland are being reminded that seasonal dog exclusion zones will return to local beaches from Friday 1 May 2026. Restrictions will...
Steve Cram Inspires NHS Staff Ahead of Sunderland City Runs
NHS staff across South Tyneside and Sunderland received a welcome boost after a visit from Steve Cram. The former world champion visited the Trust in...
Sunderland Set for One-Night Creative Takeover as Sunniside Nights Returns
A special event celebrating a diverse mix of creatives across a range of unique venues is set to return to Sunderland. Sunniside Nights brings together...
Sunderland-Based ARC Adoption Praised for ‘Exceptional’ Outcomes
A not-for-profit agency providing adoption services across the North East has been praised by Ofsted for delivering “exceptional” outcomes. Tyne and Wear-based voluntary adoption agency...
Washington Community Comes Together for Easter Charity Drive
The team at Specsavers in Washington has continued its generous spirit by collecting Easter eggs for a local charity. The store, based in The Galleries...
Sunderland Children’s Home Praised for Exceptional Care in Latest Ofsted Report
Colombo Road children’s home in Castletown is celebrating once again after being rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for the eighth consecutive year. Following an inspection in...