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Progress update on Sunderland’s New Eye Hospital as opening nears

Construction of Sunderland’s new Eye Hospital continues at pace with the landmark facility on track to open in summer 2026. In recent weeks, the project has reached several major milestones. External hoardings have now been removed, offering the public their first full view of the new hospital taking shape in the city centre. With the […]

RTC North confirms move to The Beam

A business support organisation that is driving economic growth across the North of England has committed its future to Sunderland, signing a deal on a new city centre HQ. RTC North, a B Corp which has been headquartered in the city since it was formed in 1987, has signed a lease to take 2,222 […]

Long-established Sunderland law firm moves into new home

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. […]

Keel Crossing opening date confirmed

Sunderland’s Keel Crossing will permanently open later this month.. The landmark new footbridge, which connects the city centre with Sheepfolds and the Stadium of Light, will officially open at 1:30pm on Saturday, 18 October, in time to welcome thousands of Black Cats fans heading to the Stadium of Light to watch Sunderland AFC take on […]

Sunderland legal firm set for move

One of Sunderland’s longest-established legal firms is gearing up for growth, with a move to The Beam, in the heart of the city’s transforming Riverside. Founded in 1948, Richard Reed Solicitors has grown to a team of over 40 legal professionals and support staff. The firm has been based in Frederick Street for nearly 80 […]

Eye Hospital building comes into focus

Residents are starting to get a better glimpse of how Sunderland’s new Eye Hospital will look, as work progresses on the final external works of this new city centre building. Scaffolding that is currently concealing the building’s shell has started to be removed from the distinctive building, giving passers by the chance to see the […]

Keel Crossing opens as Sunderland prepares for World Cup kick off

Sunderland’s Keel Crossing has opened for the first time, with leaders from the city and Sheepfolds businesses crossing together symbolising the coming together of both sides of the river.

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, […]