Ghanaian students get in the football spirit away from home ahead of World Cup Match
It’s World Cup season and staff and students at the University of Sunderland are cheering on their football teams from across the world as they compete. The University welcomes students from around the globe and some of them from Ghana are getting ready to cheer on their team for their match against England on Tuesday […]
Ward Hadaway appoints education partner
UK Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed Jill Donabie as a partner in its Newcastle-based education team, strengthening its people related offering to schools of all kinds, academy trusts and colleges. Jill brings extensive experience advising education clients across the North East and nationally. She works with them on staffing matters, as well […]
Get ready to travel the globe at Sunderland Food and Drink Festival
Lovers of international cuisine can get ready to tour the world – without ever having to leave the North East. The Sunderland Food and Drink Festival returns this weekend (June 5 -7), with more stalls than ever before. And that’s good news for anyone wanting to sample a diverse range of eating experiences, with Keel […]
Sunderland Food and Drink Festival is going to be sound
Sunderland’s Food and Drink Festival is not only dishing up the best cuisine from around the world, but it is also serving it with a side order of major music talent. The three day festival, which is taking place from 5-7 June, has unveiled a packed programme of entertainment, much of which will be a […]
BIDs are banking on support
A fundraising scheme to make the most of unwanted clothes is set to get underway in Wearside. Clothing donation points are to be sited across the city in a joint initiative between Sunderland’s BIDs, Fundraise & Recycle and the city’s Foundation of Light. And all money raised from the sale of the donated clothes will […]
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 […]
Cool runnings: figure skater hits the road for Sunderland City Run
A figure skating student, who competes at national level, is now preparing to take on one of the biggest running events in the north-east. Florence Springle, who is in her final studying BA (Hons)Film and Media at the University of Sunderland, is hoping her skating training will stand her in good stead when she hits the road […]
New multi-studio boutique fitness concept to open at Sunniside Social
One of the North East’s largest Pilates studios is opening a new luxury boutique fitness studio after seeing a surge in interest for its high-energy, fun workouts. ARV Studios has signed a 10-year lease on the first floor of Sunniside Social, a new leisure hub being established in the heart of Sunderland’s creative quarter. Inspired […]
Sunderland food and drink festival has something new on the menu
Sunderland’s popular Food and Drink Festival will be back this summer – and is now looking for extra vendors who want to make the most of the huge footfall the event attracts. From 5 – 7 June the city will be filled with international food stalls, arts and crafts traders and live entertainment. Last year […]
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. […]