Futureheads singer urges Wearside businesses, communities and residents to nominate the city’s young achievers
Local businesses, education establishments, youth groups, sports clubs, and friends and families from Sunderland are being urged to put forward nominations for young people who are making a positive impact at work or in their local community.
Si King’s first restaurant officially opens
TV personality, Si King, today opens PROPA!, his brand new (and first!) ‘grab and go’ restaurant, located in Sheepfolds Stables at Riverside Sunderland, serving up the very best of British comfort food with a gourmet twist.
Festive food market brings Christmas magic to Sunderland
Sunderland’s much-loved monthly food market is set to end the year with a festive bang – with a bumper crop of vendors lined up and a special one-off new location.
Food and drink sector is major contributor to Sunderland’s retail economy
Sunderland’s fast growing food and drink sector makes the biggest contribution to the city’s retail economy, according to new research.
Sheepfolds Stables announces first ever craft beer festival
Sunderland’s Sheepfolds Stables has announced it is to hold its first Craft Beer Festival on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December. The free event, starting from 12pm each day, is inviting people to sample and enjoy a range of speciality craft beers from the likes of McColl’s, Northern Monk, Tooth & Claw, Vaux, Full Circle, […]
Hidden gems sparkle in North East documentary
The North East’s hidden gems will have a chance to sparkle in a TV documentary aimed at promoting the region to international travellers.
Get ready for Sunderland to become wonderland this Christmas
Sunderland is gearing up to become a wonderland this Christmas, with scores of events taking place across the city.
Late night Christmas shopping at the Bridges
Families stocking up for Christmas can now shop for longer after Sunderland’s Bridges announced a change in its trading times.
Sculpture inspires researchers to explore Sunderland’s creative industries
A new sculpture paying tribute to Wearside’s shipbuilding heritage is the inspiration behind a project by three University of Sunderland researchers which explores the city’s evolving creative industries while celebrating its industrial past.
Successful fourth year for North East business festival
North East business leaders have hailed the success of a popular business festival, with hundreds attending events across Sunderland.