DrivenNet brand launch a roaring success
A networking community that connects business owners through a shared love of cars has celebrated its new rebrand.
Create a postcard from Wearside
Sunderland residents are being invited to take part in a new art initiative designed to reflect the pride, diversity and creativity of the city. As part of the Sunderland Art Festival 2025, a new competition is being held to create A Cherished Postcard From Home, a collaboration between Sunderland’s BIDs, Culture House Sunderland and the […]
High Street set for revamp
Sunderland’s city centre is poised for another significant transformation, with a planning application submitted for the next phase of redevelopment along High Street West – an integral part of the ambitious Riverside Sunderland masterplan. The proposals submitted by Sunderland City Council, seek to revitalise the high street to create a dynamic mix of retail, commercial, […]
Sunderland-based OneClickComply® receives £580,000 funding boost
Northstar Ventures has backed OneClickComply® (formerly FAT32), an innovative leader in cyber security and regulatory compliance, with £275,000 of follow-on investment from the Venture Sunderland Fund
Laura gets women ‘doing it for themselves’
A Wearside mother is proving women can do it for themselves after launching her own female-led DIY business. Laura Bartlett launched SHE-IY SOS in May and the business is already proving a hit, with her diary fast filling up for the next few months. Offering everything from gardening tidy ups to wall panelling, wallpapering, putting […]
The Bridges launches free breakfast club
Sunderland’s the Bridges has come up with a tasty solution for families who are having to count the cost of keeping youngsters entertained and well-fed over the summer holidays. The shopping centre has launched its own Bridges Breakfast Club which will run from 5-29 August on weekdays, between 9am and 10.30am. Littles ones will be […]
Historic building takes step towards future
Design and enabling works that will preserve and prepare a historic Sunderland building for the future has been signed off by the city’s cabinet.
£1 million funding boost for University’s skills partnership programme
A major training initiative delivered by the University of Sunderland to boost the city’s workforce is set to continue for another year, thanks to a cash injection of more than £1 million. The UK Shared Prosperity Sunderland Skills and Inclusion Programme (SSIP) will deliver £1,188,252 of funded training to upskill Sunderland organisations and employees. Over 100 fully […]
VELUX and Sunderland College launch sector-leading skills academy
Global roof window manufacturer VELUX has announced a pioneering partnership with Sunderland College to launch the VELUX Skills Academy.
Sheepfolds Stables toasts its one year anniversary
The award-winning Sheepfolds Stables is gearing up to celebrate its first anniversary on Saturday.