Tag: Sunderland
Washington Old Hall – Family Home of 1st US President –...
Sunderland’s Washington Old Hall celebrated American Independence Day this year by welcoming some very special guests.
Representatives from Tudor Place, a historic building in the...
Sunderland Kids Team up with Professional Author to Make Maritime Book
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...
Sunderland’s New Recycling Vehicles Won’t Have Rubbish Names
Ten new recycling vehicles are ready to hit Wearside’s roads – and Sunderland City Council is asking local youngsters to help give them names.
The...
Ghosts of Hylton Castle to Preserve Sunderland Memories
A project is underway to gather people’s memories of a historic Sunderland landmark.
Ghosts of Hylton Castle aims to capture people’s recollections of growing up...
Pirates and Mermaids at Sunderland Free Family Fun Day
Stilt-walking pirates and mermaids will be among the attractions at a free family fun day taking place on Saturday 30th June.
Taking its theme from...
Stay Safe around Dogs – Awareness Programme Launched in Sunderland
This week a public awareness programme is being launched in Sunderland to raise awareness of how people can stay safe around dogs.
A range of...
Run Sunderland Festival 2018 a Run-Away Success
The Run Sunderland Festival 2018 saw thousands of people – of all shapes, sizes and ages – running through the city at the weekend.
The...
Sunderland’s Summer Streets Festival Is Back – But in a New...
Sunderland’s Summer Streets music festival will return this year, but the event will have a new home.
Summer Streets – which this year will be...
£3.1 Million Scheme for Emergency Repairs to Sunderland Coastal Defences
Sunderland City Council has earmarked £3.1 million for repairs to Sunderland’s coastal defences, which were badly damaged by spring storms.
Yesterday (Wednesday 25th April) the...
Time Running out for Sunderland Residents to Register to Vote
Time is fast running out for anyone who wants to vote in the local elections but is not on the electoral register yet.
Sunderland’s city...