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. […]
Energy partnership delivers multi-million-pound boost for Sunderland
A new partnership that will deliver a £67m energy boost to Sunderland city centre has been announced. 1Energy and Sunderland City Council have signed an agreement that will unlock major investment to significantly improve and future-proof the area’s heating infrastructure, supporting new commercial developments, civic buildings, and ongoing regeneration projects. The agreement represents the latest […]
Campaign to get shoppers to choose Sunderland for their Christmas spending gets underway
A campaign to get residents and visitors to shop, eat and enjoy leisure time in Sunderland in the run-up to Christmas has been launched, to make the most of the busy festive period. Spend It In Sunderland has been launched by Sunderland’s BIDs – which include the City Centre BID and the Seafront BID – to […]
Sunderland Gaming and Esports Arena chosen as destination for inaugural International Defence Esports Games
Sunderland has been announced as the host city for the inaugural International Defence Esports Games (IDEG), a first-of-its-kind gaming and esports tournament for military personnel.
Vending business goes for growth
A family-run vending business is expanding in Sunderland, after it was acquired earlier this year.
Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson MP officially opens Sunderland’s HICSA
The Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson MP, officially opened Sunderland College’s Housing Innovation and Construction Skills Academy (HICSA) – a pioneering regional gateway for skills training.
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.
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 […]