City’s celebrated son returns for honour

City’s celebrated son returns for honour

Sir Peter Vardy has returned to Sunderland to strengthen his decades-long relationship with the city’s University. Sir Peter is an Honorary Doctor of Business Administration at the University of Sunderland, and a former Governor of the University’s predecessor...
5G WiFi arrives in Sunderland

5G WiFi arrives in Sunderland

Sunderland is leading the charge to superfast connectivity, after becoming the first city in the UK to deploy 5G ready WiFi. Keel Square and High Street West have become the first two streets in Sunderland to boast 5G WiFi and Sunderland City Council is also working...
From shy bairn to Queen of the Seas…..

From shy bairn to Queen of the Seas…..

A journey that began when she was a student will be relived this summer when Naomi Austin retraces the trip that changed her life forever.   Shy and lacking in confidence, the North East girl entered a competition to win a place on the Sir Winston Churchill Tall...
Sunderland Big Sing aims to be a record breaker

Sunderland Big Sing aims to be a record breaker

Schoolchildren across the UK are being urged to take part in a ‘big sing,’ in an attempt to break a world record.   The Massed Sing is the brainchild of Sunderland Music Hub and NYMAZ, working in close collaboration with the organisers of The Tall Ships Races...

Beacon of Light Corporate Tournament Announced

Foundation of Light is hosting a special 5-a-side World Cup Corporate Tournament to celebrate the opening of the state-of-the-art Beacon of Light. Taking place on the Beacon’s brand new 3G 5-a-side pitches and in the 4G rooftop football barn on Thursday 28th June from...