JATCO UK established in Sunderland
Global automotive automatic transmission manufacturer JATCO Ltd has provided a major boost to the UK automotive industry by officially opening a new factory, creating up to 183 jobs.
£5m grant towards safeguarding glassmaking in Sunderland
The future of glassmaking on Wearside is a step closer to being secure today after Sunderland Culture was awarded a £5m grant by the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport.
Women shipyard heroes immortalised in stunning sculpture
A stunning sculpture paying homage to the forgotten women of Sunderland’s shipyards has officially been unveiled by the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Philipson MP.
Travel business support specialist checks into new Sunderland office
A fast-growing business advising and supporting travel agents and operators has opened a new office in the heart of Sunderland city centre.
Futureheads singer urges Wearside businesses, communities and residents to nominate the city’s young achievers
Local businesses, education establishments, youth groups, sports clubs, and friends and families from Sunderland are being urged to put forward nominations for young people who are making a positive impact at work or in their local community.
Work to begin on city’s new Riverside Park
An ambitious project to transform swathes of land spanning both sides of the River Wear into a new city centre park is set to get underway.
New city landmark delivers lasting community impact
Construction of the New Wear Footbridge is already providing a significant boost to the local economy, new figures have revealed.
New partnership set to unlock skills capacity in the North East
A groundbreaking new partnership that will unlock career pathways in the built environment and develop cutting-edge skills to power the North East economy has been announced.
Dog lover launches pet business inspired by beloved pup
A woman from Sunderland has transformed her lifelong passion for dogs into a thriving business with the launch of Maddie and Me, a pet services company based in Ryhope.
New entrepreneurs find their feet in Sunderland thanks to ambitious new support programme
A support programme designed to attract more people into self-employment has helped 297 people consider working for themselves, with 68 going on to trade successfully.