Health firm to double staff after service expansion

A fast-growing health services business has unveiled plans to double its headcount by 2026.
New entrepreneurs find their feet in Sunderland thanks to ambitious new support programme

A support programme designed to attract more people into self-employment has helped 297 people consider working for themselves, with 68 going on to trade successfully.
Filmmaking bursary to unlock students’ potential

Two aspiring University of Sunderland filmmakers have received a major funding boost.
Software firm moves into new Sunderland office as it targets growth

An ambitious software company has moved to a new office in Sunderland as it targets growth.
WWF crowns Sunderland ‘global climate leader’

Sunderland has been selected as one of the Global Winners of WWF’s One Planet City Challenge (OPCC) in 2024.
MMC Research expands with introduction of London Hub

MMC Research, a leading market research and behavioural insights agency founded in Sunderland, has announced the opening of its first London hub.
FAT32 secures £350,000 investment from the Venture Sunderland Fund

Northstar Ventures has ignited its new Venture Sunderland Fund leading a £625,000 investment round into FAT32, a company making exciting changes in the regulatory tech industry.
Womble Bond Dickinson’s Global Energy Transition Outlook 2025

Energising Tomorrow: Womble Bond Dickinson’s Global Energy Transition Outlook 2025 is here and reveals game-changing insights
Good vibrations as wellness egg lands in Sunderland

A giant egg that uses sound and light to aid mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness has landed at the North East BIC.
£42m boost for Sunderland regeneration scheme

£42m of investment in Riverside Sunderland has been unveiled at an event taking place in the city today.