Further Government support for ambitious Vaux Housing scheme
Sunderland City Council has secured over £680,000 of grant funding from the UK Government’s Brownfield Land Release Fund (BLRF) to support the provision of infrastructure and utilities for the 133-home Vaux Housing development. Situated on the site of the former Vaux brewery, which is rapidly becoming a vibrant business and residential neighbourhood, the scheme will […]
International Women’s Day Event featuring Sheridan Smith raises funds for local charity Wearside Women In Need
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026, award winning actress Sheridan Smith, accompanied by her fellow cast and crew of the dark psychological comedy, Woman In Mind, came together for a special Q&A event at Sunderland Empire to raise money for local women’s charity, Wearside Women In Need. The successful event on Thursday 5 March which raised […]
Ward Hadaway ranked North East’s most active dealmaker
Top 100 UK law firm Ward Hadaway has been ranked as the most active legal adviser for corporate transactions in the North East in Experian MarketIQ’s latest UK and Republic of Ireland M&A Review. The annual report ranks legal advisers by volume of completed transactions. Advising on 119 qualifying deals across 2025, Ward Hadaway also […]
City runners prepare to hit the streets for students’ futures
Staff from the University of Sunderland are lacing up their trainers for one of the biggest running events in the north-east to ensure students can take advantage of every opportunity available to them. Once again, staff, students and friends of the University are raising money for the Futures Fund through the Sunderland City Runs which […]
Former nurse carves out new career with furniture restoration business
A former nurse from Sunderland has turned his love of restoring old furniture into a thriving business. After a career in nursing spanning 13 years, it was the loss of his father that inspired Michael Veitch to ditch his scrubs and finally launch his dream business. Sakura Vinteriors launched in January and is a sustainable […]
Full speed ahead for Sunderland’s oldest firm thanks to university partnership
A historic Wearside manufacturer is setting sail towards an even brighter future after completing an innovative business partnership with the University of Sunderland. Speedings Ltd began life as a sailmaker in 1827 but has adapted its core business over the last two centuries and now produces innovative lifesaving personal safety products for emergency services across […]
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 […]
Crime Author and ‘Vera’ creator Ann Cleeves inspires Sunderland students
Award-winning crime author Ann Cleeves OBE has shared her expertise and knowledge with University of Sunderland students to help unlock their future careers. Ann joined Creative and Professional Writing students to share her experience as a successful writer at the University’s Media Centre on its St. Peter’s Campus. Ann is best known for her series of novels […]
How this graduate is empowering the region’s teachers
A north-east educator who is helping strengthen the skills and confidence of teachers across the region has returned to the University of Sunderland to inspire the next generation of teachers. John Bee, School Improvement Advisor at Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, recently visited Education students at the University to share first‑hand insights into his career […]
Specialist training provider puts decontamination centre stage
A specialist decontamination business is continuing to build on years of success by bringing together NHS trusts from across the region for a dedicated industry forum. All Things Decontamination (ATD) Ltd, founded by former Royal Air Force engineer Tony Sullivan, delivers specialist decontamination training, auditing and consultancy services to hospitals and organisations across the North […]