Sunderland’s award-winning Herrington Country Park is now hosting a free weekly timed parkrun.
Since 300 people took part in the first Herrington Park run in...
An innovative Sunderland tech project has developed edible barcodes that can be stuck onto a variety of foodstuffs in shops and supermarkets.
The codes can...
Online tickets are now on sale for Sunderland’s Festival of Light, an extravaganza of illuminations set to brighten up the dark early winter nights.
The...
A graduate of the University of Sunderland has won a prestigious Emmy Award – for his work with James Corden and Paul McCartney.
Emmy Awards...
Sunderland City Council has announced its determination to tackle the issue of long-term empty properties on Wearside.
A key priority in the council’s City Plan...
Sunderland’s first female MP has had a blue plaque unveiled in her honour.
Marion Phillips – a Labour politician and social activist – held her...
Sunderland residents will soon have the chance to learn about the north east’s fascinating, complex and often radical political history.
The Tyne-and-Wear section of Heritage...
A much-loved ocean-themed mural in Roker is to be given a facelift.
The mural – which resembles a whale – curves along the walls and...
Renovation work is underway on Sunderland’s historic Minster Churchyard and the nearby Town Park.
The works are part of a project to revitalise the city’s...
Last year saw Sunderland host a range of prestigious events, from the thrilling Sunderland Airshow to the majestic Tall Ships Races.
This led to a...