Sisters takes centre stage with new Sunderland dance studio
Two sisters have turned their life-long love of dance into a thriving new studio with the launch of Inspire Studios in Sunderland. Founded by Natasha and Isobel Hair, Inspire Studios offers inclusive dance classes for people of all ages and abilities from baby classes to adult sessions, private lessons and a jam-packed timetable of ballet, […]
Food and art come together for the final Sunderland festival
THE LAST of a trio of art events in Sunderland will end with an added element, creating a feast for every sense. Putting Sunderland in The Frame aimed to turn a spotlight Wearside’s artistic talent, to encourage the public to unleash their creativity and to celebrate the concepts of identity, transformation, location and community. And […]
New students set to ignite Sunderland’s economy this Freshers’ Week
The University of Sunderland welcomes thousands of students this Freshers’ Week – bringing a jolt of economic activity for the city. Businesses and organisations across the city can expect an injection of new students who will be making Sunderland home for the next three years. During Freshers’ Week, thousands of students can expect a range […]
From Sunderland city centre to the seafront – it’s a wrap
SUNDERLAND’S BIDs have got travelling from Sunderland city centre to the seafront – and vice versa – all wrapped up. The BIDs – which include the City Centre BID and the Seafront BID – is running a campaign to showcase how easy it is to get from one to the other. And that’s good news […]
Sunderland restaurants preparing to dish up for Restaurant Week
The opportunity to try out Sunderland’s newest restaurant and to dine at one of the city’s most popular eateries are just some of the latest additions to restaurant week. The popular event gets underway this week (Sept 6) and will end on September 14 with a real high, with the opportunity to dine on the […]
Sunderland welcomed Women’s Rugby World Cup with unforgettable opening match
Sunderland came alive on Friday 22 August as the Women’s Rugby World Cup kicked off in spectacular style at the Stadium of Light.
High Street set for revamp
Sunderland’s city centre is poised for another significant transformation, with a planning application submitted for the next phase of redevelopment along High Street West – an integral part of the ambitious Riverside Sunderland masterplan. The proposals submitted by Sunderland City Council, seek to revitalise the high street to create a dynamic mix of retail, commercial, […]
Sheepfolds Stables toasts its one year anniversary
The award-winning Sheepfolds Stables is gearing up to celebrate its first anniversary on Saturday.
It’s a rap – at the Urban Fest After Party…
A FREE Sunderland festival celebrating street sounds, sport, music and art, is to close its first day with an after party – and everyone’s invited. On 2 and 3 August Urban Fest – organised by City Centre BID– will bring some of the UK’s best BMXers, skateboarders, street food and live music to Sunderland’s Sunniside […]
Sunderland Empire reveal show-stopping productions in new season announcement
A fresh season of showstoppers has been announced in Sunderland Empire’s new What’s On Guide and it’s jam-packed with jaw-dropping productions, from West End mega musicals to family favourites and wonderful one-night shows – it’s fit to burst. Master of mind control and psychological illusion, the multi award-winning Derren Brown returns this July with his […]