See out the month at Sunderland’s Sunniside Market
Food producers, crafters and artists will be out and about this weekend (Feb 28) as Sunderland’s Sunniside Market returns. The monthly event will be taking up residence at Sunniside Gardens from 10am until 3pm bringing together a mix of delicious food, drinks and art creators. The event – organised by Local Heroes and Sunderland’s BIDs […]
Progress update on Sunderland’s New Eye Hospital as opening nears
Construction of Sunderland’s new Eye Hospital continues at pace with the landmark facility on track to open in summer 2026. In recent weeks, the project has reached several major milestones. External hoardings have now been removed, offering the public their first full view of the new hospital taking shape in the city centre. With the […]
Sunderland takes lunar new year at a gallop…
Fashion, food, music and all things Asian will be the focus of celebrations this Sunday as Sunderland marks Lunar New Year. The city is ensuring the Year of the Horse is welcomed in style on Sunday 1 March with a full programme of arts, crafts and live performances from 11am to 3pm And among the […]
BIC support helps running club secure personal best…
A gentle post-lockdown jog with a friend has grown into a genuine Sunderland sporting success story. Doxy Runners meets twice a week, welcoming up to 90 members of all ages, abilities and experience to its “start and finish line” at the Thomas Allen Community Centre in Doxford Park. With organised routes and groups of varying […]
University of Sunderland hosts Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy
A piece of sporting history is being celebrated at the University of Sunderland. The Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy, last won by England in September 2025, is being proudly displayed throughout the day (Monday 16 February) at CitySpace on the University’s City Campus. Sunderland is the only university in the UK that is displaying the […]
Three sisters reunite from across the world to study in Sunderland
Pharmacy has become a family affair as three sisters from Iran celebrated their academic journey at the University of Sunderland. Since 2024, Zohreh, Zahra and Fatemeh Taghipour have all moved to Sunderland from Oman to study MSc Drug Discovery and Development at the University. Now Zohreh and Zahra have graduated from the University, with Fatemeh following in […]
Care specialist secures industry accolade
A North East training business has scooped a prestigious industry award for its work helping to tackle the nation’s social care crisis. Training in Care was recognised as the Best Care Sector Training Provider at the 2025 Northern Enterprise Awards last month. The award acknowledged the organisation’s ‘unwavering commitment to delivering training that makes a […]
University of Sunderland graduations in the heart of the city
Hundreds of students from the University of Sunderland will be crossing the stage to graduate this week at the city’s vibrant performing arts and events venue – The Fire Station. For 21 successful years, the University hosted its twice-annual celebrations at Sunderland Football Club’s Stadium of Light. Now, from this month (January 2026), the ceremonies […]
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. […]
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 […]