Tag: Sunderland
Two Sunderland Events Will Mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Two
events will be taking place in Sunderland to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (27th
January).
On
Friday 25th January at 10.00 a.m., the mayor of Sunderland – Cllr...
Sunderland’s Historic Hylton Castle Moves Closer to Opening Doors
Sunderland’s
historic Hylton Castle is preparing to open its doors later this year – all thanks
to a lot of hard work behind the scenes, much...
Empty Sunderland Properties May Be Hit with Huge Council Tax Hikes
Owners
of long-term empty properties may face enormous increases in council tax.
Sunderland
City Council is considering asking owners of homes left empty for two years or
longer...
Bid to Get ‘Sunderland Till I Die’ Tune to Christmas Number...
University of Sunderland graduate Martin Longstaff has been creating quite an online commotion with Shipyards, his song that became the theme tune of the...
Sunderland Man Named as New National Lottery TV Star
A Sunderland man has been named as the presenter of a new TV mini-series connected to the National Lottery.
Following a talent search throughout the...
Over 70 Sunderland Schools Praised for Improving Pupils’ Health
Health problems, obesity and unhealthy eating patterns are issues facing many people today, including many children.
Statistics show that around one in three British children...
Sunderland Gets Ready for Big Christmas Lights Switch On
Sunderland is gearing up for the big switch on of its Christmas lights – with a fun event planned which will help a worthy...
Sunderland ‘Bike Dock’ to Rent Out Bikes for £1.00-£2.00
A ‘bike dock’ on Sunderland’s riverside is to rent out bicycles to the public for as little as £1.00 per hour.
The bike dock –...
Historic Tram Shelter Toilets in Seaburn Reopen to Public
Some historic Sunderland toilets – located beneath an old tram shelter in Seaburn – have reopened to the public following a restoration programme.
The Victorian-era...
Plans to Improve Sunderland Museum, Library and Winter Gardens
Plans are afoot to improve the shop/reception area of Sunderland Museum, Library and Winter Gardens.
Making the improvements will mean that the main entrance to...
