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 […]
From Sunderland city centre to the seafront – it’s a wrap
SUNDERLAND’S BIDs have got travelling from Sunderland city centre to the seafront – and vice versa – all wrapped up. The BIDs – which include the City Centre BID and the Seafront BID – is running a campaign to showcase how easy it is to get from one to the other. And that’s good news […]
Sunderland restaurants preparing to dish up for Restaurant Week
The opportunity to try out Sunderland’s newest restaurant and to dine at one of the city’s most popular eateries are just some of the latest additions to restaurant week. The popular event gets underway this week (Sept 6) and will end on September 14 with a real high, with the opportunity to dine on the […]
Sunderland Art Festival channels the power of invention
A Sunderland-born artist and inventor will be adding his unique skills to the city’s second art festival of the summer.
Sunderland’s BIDs prepare for the future with senior appointment
Sunderland’s Business Improvement Districts have appointed its first Head of Business Services, to ensure the fast-developing organisation is prepared for its future growth.