Richard Reed Solicitors sponsors Ryhope Cricket Club
Richard Reed Solicitors has strengthened its commitment to community investment across Sunderland through a new sponsorship agreement with Ryhope Cricket Club, supporting the club’s growing Under 11 section. The move aligns with the firm’s long-standing focus on social value, grassroots engagement and regional development. That approach was formally recognised in 2025 when the firm was […]
Sweeney Miller Law announces senior promotions following record year
Sweeney Miller Law has announced a series of senior promotions following a record year and sustained year-on-year revenue growth. The appointments reflect the firm’s continued investment in talent, leadership and long term growth. Stephanie Rutherford, Head of Conveyancing in the firm’s Sunderland office, has been promoted to Partner. Since joining the firm in 2018, Stephanie […]
New Nissan Juke to be built in Sunderland
Nissan has unveiled the all-new, all-electric JUKE that will be built at its Sunderland Plant, reinforcing the site’s central role in the company’s global EV strategy. The new model was unveiled at Nissan’s Vision event at the company’s global headquarters in Japan, marking a major step forward in its electrification strategy in Europe. As the […]
New Sunderland counselling service champions cultural understanding
A new Sunderland-based community counselling service has launched to improve access to culturally informed mental health support. Al-Falaq Counselling, a community interest company founded by qualified counsellor Chompa Syeda Begum (MBACP), was set up to provide inclusive counselling services that remove cultural, language and faith-based barriers that can prevent people from seeking mental health support. […]
MMC Research reaches new markets
Sunderland-based MMC Research is celebrating completing a series of recent projects with new clients in new markets that highlight both the diversity of organisations it works with and the growing importance of customer and stakeholder insight in shaping business strategy. The research agency has recently delivered research projects for a range of organisations including leading […]
The Bridges announces programme of ‘egg-celent’ Easter fun
The Bridges Shopping Centre has unveiled a jam-packed schedule of free, family-friendly Easter activities, running from 3-17 April. The centre is delivering a line-up of free events to keep children entertained during Easter holidays. Designed to keep budding explorers and mini-creatives busy during the holidays, the centre’s springtime fun offers a mix of interactive trails, […]
Sunderland entrepreneur unveils next phase of her vision for former bank
Entrepreneur Nicola Vallely is embarking on the next phase of her transformation of a former Sunderland high street bank, with plans to turn the upper floor into a new beauty and wellbeing hub. The development continues Nicola’s reinvention of the old Lloyd’s Bank building on Sea Road, Fulwell, which she has already brought back to […]
British Arena set to wow Sunderland as interest grows for multi-use venue
The name and exclusive mockup images of the upcoming 15,000 sq.ft esports arena in Sunderland have been revealed. The multi-use British Arena – first announced last summer as the Gaming and Esports Arena – will be able to host live music events, comedy nights, private bookings, broadcasts, games industry, esports events, sports events, premier match […]
Sunderland spotlighted in property awards
Sunderland’s regeneration has been recognised by a prestigious property awards programme, with city developments and deals shortlisted for no fewer than seven awards. A huge programme of transformation is under way across Sunderland, and it has caught the attention of the judges of the Insider North East Property Awards. Hillthorn Business Park and the new […]
Screen dream as studio goes ahead
Sunderland will become home to one of the biggest film studios in the North East of England, as Mayor Kim McGuinness is set to commit more than £38m to supercharge Crown Works Studios delivery. The much-anticipated blockbuster development could begin construction in July, with completion by the end of next year. Crown Works Growth Zone […]