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 […]
Sunderland takes lunar new year at a gallop…
Fashion, food, music and all things Asian will be the focus of celebrations this Sunday as Sunderland marks Lunar New Year. The city is ensuring the Year of the Horse is welcomed in style on Sunday 1 March with a full programme of arts, crafts and live performances from 11am to 3pm And among the […]
Award-winning north-east businesswoman appointed Visiting Professor
The University of Sunderland’s Business School has appointed Sharon Appleby, Chief Executive at Sunderland’s Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) as a Visiting Professor. Sharon has worked in Sunderland for more than 20 years building strong networks and partnerships with stakeholders and key players across Sunderland. She first became involved with Sunderland BIDs while working as head of communication […]
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 […]
University of Sunderland graduations in the heart of the city
Hundreds of students from the University of Sunderland will be crossing the stage to graduate this week at the city’s vibrant performing arts and events venue – The Fire Station. For 21 successful years, the University hosted its twice-annual celebrations at Sunderland Football Club’s Stadium of Light. Now, from this month (January 2026), the ceremonies […]
Sunderland shoppers encouraged to support independents on Small Business Saturday…
Sunderland’s thriving independents are having the spotlight turned on them, to mark this year’s Small Business Saturday. Shoppers across the city and beyond are being asked to give their support at this year’s event on 6 December. Small Business Saturday is a national event which celebrates SMEs and the contribution they make to the local […]
Businesses need to be prepared for the benefits growth in Sunderland city centre will bring
Sunderland city centre needs to be prepared for a potential boom time, to fully benefit from the influx of both businesses and residents. The future picture of the city was painted by Tom Whittington, director of retail and leisure research at international property experts, Savills, at a recent event hosted by Sunderland’s BIDs. The session […]
Sunderland students bring squid games to life at Halloween food market
Sunderland’s monthly Local Heroes Food Market is to take on a sinister twist, by playing homage to an iconic television series. The annual spooky performance by students at Sunderland College has become a much-anticipated event, bringing to life the real spirit of Halloween. And the performers are set to return to Sunniside Gardens yet again […]
TV architect to invest in Sunniside
One of Sunderland‘s most famous faces is set to write a new chapter in Sunniside’s history, investing in the reinvention of a historic building as he returns to his North East roots.
Food and art come together for the final Sunderland festival
THE LAST of a trio of art events in Sunderland will end with an added element, creating a feast for every sense. Putting Sunderland in The Frame aimed to turn a spotlight Wearside’s artistic talent, to encourage the public to unleash their creativity and to celebrate the concepts of identity, transformation, location and community. And […]