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. […]
Sunderland Gift Card delivers the goods…
Sunderland Gift Card’s contribution to the local economy has reached a new high, with news that sales have reached more than £500,000. Sunderland BIDs – which include the City Centre BID and the Seafront BID – launched the scheme in 2020, as a way to get people to shop local. And since then, hundreds of […]
The Bridges announces programme of ‘egg-celent’ Easter fun
The Bridges Shopping Centre has unveiled a jam-packed schedule of free, family-friendly Easter activities, running from 3-17 April. The centre is delivering a line-up of free events to keep children entertained during Easter holidays. Designed to keep budding explorers and mini-creatives busy during the holidays, the centre’s springtime fun offers a mix of interactive trails, […]
Wheels are turning to make Sunderland more eco-friendly
A new vehicle is set to be spotted on the streets of Sunderland, as part of the city’s on-going campaign to promote sustainability and environmentally friendly travel. Sunderland City Council, in partnership with Sunderland’s BIDs, have bought an E-cargo bike which will be used for a variety of initiatives across all BID areas – the […]
Hungry diners flock to Sunderland
Sunderland’s latest restaurant week has served up a huge boost to the local economy, bringing in more than £400,000. The popular event – which ran from March 7 – 15 – saw 56 eateries across the city centre, Sheepfolds, the seafront and the wider city take part. Thousands of diners downloaded vouchers to take advantage […]
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 […]