Sunderland Food and Drink Festival is going to be sound
Sunderland’s Food and Drink Festival is not only dishing up the best cuisine from around the world, but it is also serving it with a side order of major music talent. The three day festival, which is taking place from 5-7 June, has unveiled a packed programme of entertainment, much of which will be a […]
Get on the bus and get ready for Sunderland Food and Drink Festival
The wheels are turning to make sure that this year’s Sunderland Food and Drink Festival is a bumper success – with news of the entertainment programme and a brand new headline sponsor. The festival – which last year attracted more than 50,000 visitors – is set to return over the weekend of 5-7 June, with […]
Sunniside nights celebrates creative spaces – and creativity
A special event which brings together an eclectic mix of creatives in a variety of creative spaces is set to return to Sunderland once again. Sunniside Nights combines comedy, music, theatre, performances, food and exhibitions – including a showcase of the worst ever album covers – in a memorable one night event held around the […]
Sunderland Restaurant Week set to return
Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner are on the menu from this weekend (7 March) as Sunderland Restaurant Week is set to return. And among the many favourites are a host of new recruits, signed up to take part for the first time – which is great news for diners from across the region. Around 50 […]
TK Maxx unveils relocation in Sunderland
 TK Maxx is set to open the doors to its new and improved store in a prime central location within The Bridges Shopping Centre. Conveniently located a short distance from its previous residence, shoppers can expect the same great experience from TK Maxx – enjoying everything from fashion for the entire family, to accessories, and […]
Sunderland prepares to serve up restaurant week…
Foodies will once again be able to sample some of the best dishes on Wearside as Sunderland Restaurant Week gets set to return. Restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars across the city are lining up to take part in the initiative which will be held from 7 to 15 March. And not only can customers enjoy […]
Lavish new wine bar launched at Sheepfolds Stables
A stylish new wine bar has opened at Sheepfolds Stables, one of the North East’s most popular food, drink, events and entertainment destinations. Named ‘The Wine Bar’, the new venture will serve a wide range of hand-picked, high-quality wines, premium champagnes, cocktails, mocktails and signature drinks, and is expected to be popular with new and […]
Sunderland Cocktail Week ready to mix it up
The most depressing time of year is set to get some much needed cheer, thanks to the return of Sunderland Cocktail Week. The aftermath of the indulgence of the festive season makes January traditionally a time when everyone wants to feel brighter. Sunderland will be helping adults to enjoy everything the city has to offer […]
New Mayoral Development Zone provides £600,000 boost to Sunderland
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, […]
Dawson & Sanderson take centre stage as pantomime sponsor
The magic of the festive season is set to sparkle even brighter this year as leading UK travel company Dawson & Sanderson partners with Sunderland Empire as the official sponsor of this year’s pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.