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 […]
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 […]
Supermarket signs up for Sunderland gift card scheme
The opportunity to give food, drink and a range of other goodies as a present is now on offer across Sunderland – thanks to a leading supermarket signing up for the city’s gift card scheme. Morrisons at Seaburn has now joined around 200 businesses across the city which accept the Sunderland Gift Card – meaning […]
Campaign to get shoppers to choose Sunderland for their Christmas spending gets underway
A campaign to get residents and visitors to shop, eat and enjoy leisure time in Sunderland in the run-up to Christmas has been launched, to make the most of the busy festive period. Spend It In Sunderland has been launched by Sunderland’s BIDs – which include the City Centre BID and the Seafront BID – to […]
Sunderland shoppers encouraged to support independents on Small Business Saturday…
Sunderland’s thriving independents are having the spotlight turned on them, to mark this year’s Small Business Saturday. Shoppers across the city and beyond are being asked to give their support at this year’s event on 6 December. Small Business Saturday is a national event which celebrates SMEs and the contribution they make to the local […]
Santa’s Ice Castle, The Grinch & VR Sleighs: the Bridges unveils festive line-up
The Bridges Shopping Centre in Sunderland is delivering the magic of Christmas with an exciting line-up of family events, including the return of Santa’s Ice Castle Grotto and extended shopping hours. The centre has created a festive programme designed to keep the spirit of Christmas alive and entertain visitors of all ages, ensuring everyone is […]
Life-saving equipment donated to University by local cardiac care charity
Students, staff, and visitors will have the chance to learn life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training using a new educational kiosk donated to the University of Sunderland by a local cardiac care charity. Red Sky Foundation has donated a new mobile educational kiosk to the University which teaches simple CPR skills that, when used, can significantly […]
The Bridges unveils week of half-term Halloween fun
Families are set for a week of free Halloween fun as the Bridges Shopping Centre announces the launch of its October half-term activities from 25-31 October.
Sunderland students bring squid games to life at Halloween food market
Sunderland’s monthly Local Heroes Food Market is to take on a sinister twist, by playing homage to an iconic television series. The annual spooky performance by students at Sunderland College has become a much-anticipated event, bringing to life the real spirit of Halloween. And the performers are set to return to Sunniside Gardens yet again […]
Keel Crossing opening date confirmed
Sunderland’s Keel Crossing will permanently open later this month.. The landmark new footbridge, which connects the city centre with Sheepfolds and the Stadium of Light, will officially open at 1:30pm on Saturday, 18 October, in time to welcome thousands of Black Cats fans heading to the Stadium of Light to watch Sunderland AFC take on […]