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.
Sunderland Music City celebrates successful first year
An organisation set up to help champion and grow Sunderland’s music scene is celebrating a successful first year. Sunderland Music City CIC was set up last summer to help drive cultural, economic and social development across the city through music. Bringing together artists, businesses and community groups, the organisation was established to celebrate the city’s […]
MINE for breakfast? Sheepfolds Stables launches new daily breakfast venture
Sheepfolds Stables has officially announced the launch of MINE – the latest high-quality food venture to open at the hospitality hotspot. It will serve ‘traditional English’ breakfasts seven days a week. Having identified demand and listened to customer feedback, MINE – situated within the venue’s Back of the Pit bar, is a joint ‘café-style’ venture […]
Stadium of Light: Take That – The Circus Live
Take That have announced that they will be heading to Sunderland next year with the return of one of their biggest and most iconic live shows – The Circus Live.
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, […]