£100,000 of extra support for University of Sunderland students
The University of Sunderland and Santander have signed an agreement to double the support the global bank offers to students to help them fulfil their potential. Their long-running partnership, which has already seen Santander support hundreds of Sunderland students, will offer £100,000 of financial support each year until 2026-2027. The new support package includes: All […]
Sunderland’s Foundational Businesses Academy celebrates first “graduates”
An innovative scheme which was set up to support Sunderland’s independent, small businesses has been called “life changing” by the participants. Sunderland’s BIDs – which includes the City Centre BID and the Seafront BID – launched the initiative late last year, inviting SMEs to take part in the Foundational Businesses Academy. The bronze level sessions […]
Richard Reed expands property team as conveyancing demand surges
Sunderland-based Richard Reed Solicitors has announced a major expansion of its conveyancing department in response to sustained demand across a stabilising UK property market, where steady price growth and consistent transaction levels are continuing to fuel activity. The move comes at a time when the property sector is experiencing notable change. Despite wider economic pressures, […]
Sunderland hotel celebrates a decade in business
One of Sunderland’s top hotels is celebrating its tenth anniversary, with a £150,000 spruce-up. Hilton Garden Inn at Vaux Brewery Way will be marking a decade since it first opened its doors later this month (April). And the birthday will coincide with the unveiling of the first phase of the hotel’s new look, which includes […]
New Nissan Juke to be built in Sunderland
Nissan has unveiled the all-new, all-electric JUKE that will be built at its Sunderland Plant, reinforcing the site’s central role in the company’s global EV strategy. The new model was unveiled at Nissan’s Vision event at the company’s global headquarters in Japan, marking a major step forward in its electrification strategy in Europe. As the […]
British Esports and WorldSkills UK to showcase next generation of esports leaders
British Esports, the national esports federation for the United Kingdom, has today announced a partnership with WorldSkills UK to help foster the next generation of esports leaders. The Esports Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Challenge will showcase the next generation of esports innovators, founders and creative thinkers. Based on the Pearson and British Esports Level 3 BTEC National qualification […]
Ward Hadaway partner becomes 200th President of The Newcastle and North of England Law Society
A partner at law firm Ward Hadaway has become the 200th President of The Newcastle and North of England Law Society during its bicentennial year, only the eighth female to hold the role in that time. Lesley Fairclough’s appointment follows the merger in January 2026 of Newcastle Law Society with Carlisle and District Law Society […]
MMC Research reaches new markets
Sunderland-based MMC Research is celebrating completing a series of recent projects with new clients in new markets that highlight both the diversity of organisations it works with and the growing importance of customer and stakeholder insight in shaping business strategy. The research agency has recently delivered research projects for a range of organisations including leading […]
Sunderland entrepreneur unveils next phase of her vision for former bank
Entrepreneur Nicola Vallely is embarking on the next phase of her transformation of a former Sunderland high street bank, with plans to turn the upper floor into a new beauty and wellbeing hub. The development continues Nicola’s reinvention of the old Lloyd’s Bank building on Sea Road, Fulwell, which she has already brought back to […]
British Arena set to wow Sunderland as interest grows for multi-use venue
The name and exclusive mockup images of the upcoming 15,000 sq.ft esports arena in Sunderland have been revealed. The multi-use British Arena – first announced last summer as the Gaming and Esports Arena – will be able to host live music events, comedy nights, private bookings, broadcasts, games industry, esports events, sports events, premier match […]