Sunderland’s Wear Wheels Rolls Out Inclusive Cycling Initiatives After Major Funding Win
St Peters Cycle Hub has begun an exciting new chapter as it rebrands to Wear Wheels, marking a major milestone in its work to...
Elemore Country Park Launches New Parkrun, Boosting Sunderland’s Active Community
Sunderland City Council has taken another positive step in promoting health, wellbeing and community spirit with the official launch of a new parkrun at...
Group exercising in a fitness class.
This November, charitable social enterprise GLL is expanding its wellbeing offering across ‘Better’ leisure centres and libraries in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. More than...
Sunderland’s Popular BIG Events Open for 2026 After Sell-Out Year
People are being urged to apply early for next year’s Active Sunderland BIG 3k Run, Walk, and Cycle events, after all three sold out...
Sunderland Launches Annual Poppy Appeal with First Civic Poppy of the Season
AFTER 19 million steps, 22 pairs of trainers and 1000 days, Sunderland’s walking soldier has completed his epic challenge for Cancer Research UK. David Ansell,...
Step Out for Charity at Sunderland’s BIG Walk 2025
The BIG Walk returns this September and it’s set to be the best one yet! On Sunday 28 September, people of all ages are...
Sunderland Hosts Historic Women’s Rugby World Cup Opener with £20m Boost
Sunderland came alive on Friday 22 August as the Women’s Rugby World Cup kicked off in spectacular style at the Stadium of Light. England’s...
Sunderland Gears Up for Women’s Rugby World Cup Kick-Off with Citywide Celebrations
With just one week to go, World Cup excitement is sweeping through Sunderland as the city prepares to host the Women’s Rugby World Cup...
Sunderland’s Smart Playparks Among the Most Played in the World
Sunderland’s innovative approach to active play has hit the back of the net with their smart Yalp Sutu Football Wall and Sona Arch proving...
Everything You Need to Know Before the Women’s Rugby World Cup Kick-Off in Sunderland
With just over two weeks to go until Sunderland hosts the much-anticipated opening match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, it’s time to...