Long-established Sunderland law firm moves into new home

Cllr Kevin Johnston, portfolio holder for Housing, Regeneration and Business at Sunderland City Council, Sarah Reid, Managing Director at Richard Reed and Phil Moir, Director at Richard Reed

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

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

Richard Reed Solicitors

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

Sunderland’s new Eye Hospital

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 […]

High Street set for revamp

High Street West, Sunderland, 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, […]

Vistry to deliver ambitious city centre community

One of the UK’s most ambitious city centre regeneration projects has taken a major step forward, after the appointment of Vistry Group as the preferred developer of the new Sheepfolds neighbourhood at Riverside Sunderland.

One of the UK’s most ambitious city centre regeneration projects has taken a major step forward, after the appointment of Vistry Group as the preferred developer of the new Sheepfolds neighbourhood at Riverside Sunderland.