Bridges shopping centre celebrates year of growth, regional debuts and community impact
The Bridges shopping centre is reflecting on a highly successful 2025 after welcoming 11 million visitors through its doors, significant retail investment and major brand arrivals, with more to come in 2026. The centre has also been ranked in the Top 5 Shopping Centres in the North East by the Trevor Wood 2026 Shopping Guide. […]
Next generation Nissan LEAF brings EV36Zero vision to life at Sunderland Plant
The third generation Nissan LEAF is gliding silently off a transformed Sunderland Plant production line as the company brings to life its world first EV36Zero plan. Building the new LEAF in the UK represents an investment of £450m by Nissan across its operations and supply chain and marks the return of the car that pioneered […]
Richard Reed announce new client and community events following relocation
Richard Reed Solicitors have announced the imminent launch of a series of new client and community-focused events in 2026. The firm’s upcoming events programme will include expert-led seminars, client briefings and networking receptions reflecting Richard Reeds ongoing commitment to thought leadership, collaboration and accessible legal expertise. The events are designed to bring clients, partners and […]
Long-established Sunderland law firm moves into new home
A law firm which has served the North East for almost 80 years is embarking on an exciting new chapter after officially opening its new head office. Richard Reed Solicitors has moved its team of over 40 to its new home at The Beam, a Grade A office building at the heart of Riverside Sunderland. […]
University of Sunderland graduate receives MBE from Princess Anne
A University of Sunderland graduate has been presented with her MBE by the Princess Royal, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne at St James’s Palace. Kylie Dixon, from Seaham, was awarded the honour in the King’s Birthday Honours list 2025 in recognition of her services to social enterprise and female entrepreneurship, supporting women-led businesses through The […]
New £4.2million world-leading eye health research institute coming to Sunderland
A world-leading multi-million-pound research institute is set to transform the way we detect and prevent both eye and general diseases and boost the region’s health and prosperity prospects. The University of Sunderland and South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) are working to create a world-leading joined-up data centre with eye health technology at […]
New Mayoral Development Zone provides £600,000 boost to Sunderland
North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness will lead a new Creative Development Zone in Sunderland, working closely with Sunderland City Council to create a new creative capital for the north. The new zone will unlock the next phase of development in the Riverside Sunderland regeneration programme, including the first phase of the Crown Works film studios, […]
Energy partnership delivers multi-million-pound boost for Sunderland
A new partnership that will deliver a £67m energy boost to Sunderland city centre has been announced. 1Energy and Sunderland City Council have signed an agreement that will unlock major investment to significantly improve and future-proof the area’s heating infrastructure, supporting new commercial developments, civic buildings, and ongoing regeneration projects. The agreement represents the latest […]
Dawson & Sanderson take centre stage as pantomime sponsor
The magic of the festive season is set to sparkle even brighter this year as leading UK travel company Dawson & Sanderson partners with Sunderland Empire as the official sponsor of this year’s pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.
Sunderland Gaming and Esports Arena chosen as destination for inaugural International Defence Esports Games
Sunderland has been announced as the host city for the inaugural International Defence Esports Games (IDEG), a first-of-its-kind gaming and esports tournament for military personnel.