Long-established Sunderland law firm moves into new home

Cllr Kevin Johnston, portfolio holder for Housing, Regeneration and Business at Sunderland City Council, Sarah Reid, Managing Director at Richard Reed and Phil Moir, Director at Richard Reed

A law firm which has served the North East for almost 80 years is embarking on an exciting new chapter after officially opening its new head office. Richard Reed Solicitors has moved its team of over 40 to its new home at The Beam, a Grade A office building at the heart of Riverside Sunderland. […]

New £4.2million world-leading eye health research institute coming to Sunderland

Eye scan

A world-leading multi-million-pound research institute is set to transform the way we detect and prevent both eye and general diseases and boost the region’s health and prosperity prospects. The University of Sunderland and South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) are working to create a world-leading joined-up data centre with eye health technology at […]

New Mayoral Development Zone provides £600,000 boost to Sunderland

Kim McGuiness and Michael Mordey

North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness will lead a new Creative Development Zone in Sunderland, working closely with Sunderland City Council to create a new creative capital for the north. The new zone will unlock the next phase of development in the Riverside Sunderland regeneration programme, including the first phase of the Crown Works film studios, […]

Energy partnership delivers multi-million-pound boost for Sunderland

Cllr Leonard

A new partnership that will deliver a £67m energy boost to Sunderland city centre has been announced. 1Energy and Sunderland City Council have signed an agreement that will unlock major investment to significantly improve and future-proof the area’s heating infrastructure, supporting new commercial developments, civic buildings, and ongoing regeneration projects. The agreement represents the latest […]

Sweeney Miller Law helps London’s oldest chophouse get a new lease of life

New London restaurant, Cloth Cornhill

One of London’s most charming and historic restaurants, with roots dating back to 1757, is preparing to welcome guests once again thanks to help from Sweeney Miller Law. Simpsons Tavern, the oldest chophouse in London and a former haunt of literary greats such as Charles Dickens, closed its doors in 2022 after an incredible 265 […]

Strictly passionate: Andrea’s first step into business

Andrea Henderson, Founder of First Step Creative Dance

When Washington woman Andrea Lynn Henderson launched her new creative dance service, she wasn’t just starting a business – she was starting a whole new chapter in life. At the age of 62, Andrea says she feels like she’s “just starting life now,” turning a lifelong love of dance into a bespoke service offering wedding […]

Bringing industry experience to the classroom

Beyond Graduation: Employer Insights panel at the University of Sunderland’s David Puttnam Media Centre, St Peter’s Campus

Students from the University of Sunderland have been finding out how digital is reshaping customer experience, leadership and the future of work from a leading Wearside business. The University’s Business School recently welcomed senior leaders from Wearside Audi – Richard Hyde (Head of Business), Shaz Hamed (Sales Manager) and Gareth Bulmer (Aftersales Manager) – to […]

Net-Defence: Challenging Industry Norms in Cyber Recruitment

Scott Redpath, System Support Analyst at Net-Defence

There doesn’t seem to be a day when cyber isn’t hitting the news, and with the cyber security skills gap growing faster than the talent supply, the demand for cyber security professionals continues to outpace the availability of qualified candidates. Research shows that many roles remain unfilled because organisations focus too narrowly on hiring individuals […]