Sunderland business receives national recognition
The continued success of Sunderland’s Designer Childrenswear has been recognised once again, at one of retail’s most prestigious awards. The shop, at Derwent Street, was named Kidswear Independent of the Year by fashion industry bible, Draper, at its recent...
University of Sunderland’s new School of Medicine opens its doors
The University of Sunderland today welcomed its first medical students as the doors opened on its new School of Medicine in a watershed moment for the city and the North East. The School saw 50 students arrive on Monday as they embark on their journey to become a...
Student paramedics learn lifesaving skills during traffic crash exercise
Student paramedics worked alongside operational firefighters in a joint exercise aimed at saving the lives of those involved in serious vehicle collisions. Trainee paramedics from the University of Sunderland joined members of the Green Watch crew, from Sunderland...
Aphrodite celebrates 25 years of a Sunderland love affair
A North East clothes store named after the goddess of love has shown it’s got plenty of heart, after celebrating 25 years in business. Aphrodite at Vine Place was set up in 1994 by brothers Andrew and Duncan McKenzie, who saw a gap in the market for a shop offering...
Fishy facelift for much loved mural
A much-loved Roker seafront mural is getting a makeover. The curving walls and roof of the Marine Walk Play Area were first painted to look like a whale in 2014. Now, five years later, the mural is about to get a facelift. Artist Andy Morley, from Creative Ginger, who...
Sunderland steps up to the challenge: Join the fun!
Before you start Any shoes or trainers that are comfortable, provide adequate support and do not cause blisters will do. If you're walking to work, you could wear your usual work clothes with a comfy pair of shoes and change shoes when you get into work. For long...
Town Park and Minster facelift
IMPROVEMENTS and repairs to Sunderland Minster Churchyard and Town Park are underway. The park, at the south of Sunderland Minster, is a key feature of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and City Council-backed Bishopwearmouth Townscape Heritage Scheme. Altogether,...
Bringing science to the next generation
New graduate Gary White has been named one of the most exceptional young scientists in the region, and has decided to share his knowledge with the next generation as a teacher. Gary, 22, graduated top of his year with a First Class degree in BSc Physiological Sciences...
Let Elmer make you ‘appy
Elmer fans wanting to follow the herd have already signed up in their thousands to track their progress on a specially made app. Over the next 10 weeks, people across the UK are expected to visit the 50 big and 114 little sculptures which make up St Oswald’s Hospice...
