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 […]
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, […]
Laura gets women ‘doing it for themselves’
A Wearside mother is proving women can do it for themselves after launching her own female-led DIY business. Laura Bartlett launched SHE-IY SOS in May and the business is already proving a hit, with her diary fast filling up for the next few months. Offering everything from gardening tidy ups to wall panelling, wallpapering, putting […]
Historic building takes step towards future
Design and enabling works that will preserve and prepare a historic Sunderland building for the future has been signed off by the city’s cabinet.
£1 million funding boost for University’s skills partnership programme
A major training initiative delivered by the University of Sunderland to boost the city’s workforce is set to continue for another year, thanks to a cash injection of more than £1 million. The UK Shared Prosperity Sunderland Skills and Inclusion Programme (SSIP) will deliver £1,188,252 of funded training to upskill Sunderland organisations and employees. Over 100 fully […]
VELUX and Sunderland College launch sector-leading skills academy
Global roof window manufacturer VELUX has announced a pioneering partnership with Sunderland College to launch the VELUX Skills Academy.
Flower Café Sunderland ready to blossom
A hotly anticipated new leisure venue, The Flower Café has officially opened in Sunderland’s Keel Square.
Work completes on pioneering construction academy
Work has completed on a pioneering construction skills academy which will train the next generation of UK builders and engineers.
Multi-million-pound support programme to continue
A wide range of local projects are set to continue until March 2026, benefitting businesses and communities across Sunderland.