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New Apprenticeship Events Announced From University of Sunderland

The higher and degree apprenticeships at the University of Sunderland are co designed by regional and national organisations which ensures they are relevant to the workplace. The University of Sunderland apprenticeships provide solutions to up-skilling and...

Sunderland Bowl Completely Transformed in Brand New Makeover

The Sunniside area of the city is enjoying a renewed lease of life as businesses in the area continue to open and flourish. As more businesses look to bounce back from the pandemic, Sunderland Bowl has undergone a major makeover to offer the North East a totally...

Meet Midnight Pizza Crü – The Sunderland Pizza Business Taking Over the North East

Sunderland has recently welcomed a new independent to its business community and the story of this venture is a shining example of what staying true to a dream, and overcoming the challenging setbacks along the way, can come to. Midnight Pizza Crü was born out of...

9 Sunderland Businesses With Amazing Interiors

Jun 9, 2021 | Arts and Culture, Business, Fashion and Beauty, Food and drink, Good vibes, Seasonal Stuff, Weekend Vibe, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

From stores with divine oak flooring, to coffee bars with endless palm plants and Victorian pubs with period lounge rooms, these Wearside establishments are pretty easy on the eye… The Ship Isis Image: instagram.com/the_ship_isis This stunning...

EXCLUSIVE | New Campaign From City Stakeholders Launched To Showcase ‘Best of Sunderland’

Jun 7, 2021 | Arts and Culture, Business, Food and drink, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Living, Seasonal Stuff, Shopping, Things to do, Weekend Vibe, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

A confident new look from Sunderland’s biggest businesses and institutes has been launched as the city emerges from lockdown. ‘MySunderland’ is a joint initiative from Sunderland City Council, Sunderland BID, SAFC and University of Sunderland that will look to...

10 Things To Look Forward To In Sunderland This June

Jun 2, 2021 | Arts and Culture, Business, Food and drink, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Living, Nightlife, Seasonal Stuff, Shopping, Things to do, Weekend Vibe, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

Whether it be new stores to explore, delicious menus to try or unmissable things to do in Sunderland with the family, we’ve rounded up 10 things we’re looking forward to in Sunderland this June… NEW ISSUE OF SUNDERLAND VIBE! The sun is shining,...

HISTORY: The Life and Legacy of Sunderland Winter Gardens as Iconic Museum Celebrates 20th Anniversary

May 28, 2021 | Arts and Culture, Business, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Living, Seasonal Stuff, Shopping, Things to do, Weekend Vibe, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

The Winter Gardens will be celebrating its 20th Birthday on 21st July 2021 this year with a plethora of activities occurring at the museum this summer. To celebrate this Sunderland institute, we’ve gone behind the scenes to bring you exclusive old images of...

Your Exclusive Guide to Sunderland Food & Drink Festival

May 28, 2021 | Arts and Culture, Business, Food and drink, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Living, Seasonal Stuff, Things to do, Weekend Vibe, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

Sunderland’s Food & Drink Festival is back in action in June and this city-wide culinary bash is shaping up to be one for the ages! Here’s everything you need to know about Sunderland Food & Drink Festival coming to the city this summer… ...

RESTORATION: Historic City Centre Building To Be Renovated In New Heritage Scheme

May 24, 2021 | Arts and Culture, Business, Good vibes, Living, Seasonal Stuff, What’s Happening

The Jane Gibson Almshouse Trust has been awarded a grant of £103k to repair and improve the look of its historic building beside Sunderland Minster. Here’s everything you need to know as this historic building gets a new lease of life… Funding for the work...

Netflix Transform Stack Seaburn Into ‘Post-Apocalyptic’ Las Vegas To Celebrate New $90m Zack Snyder Film

May 21, 2021 | Arts and Culture, Business, Food and drink, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Living, Seasonal Stuff, Things to do, Weekend Vibe, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

People across Sunderland woke up to reports that Stack Seaburn had been vandalised over night. What they didn’t know was that Netflix had been working through the night to transform Stack Seaburn into a post-apocalyptic Las Vegas scene to celebrate the upcoming...

Sunderland To Install Interactive Waste Vending Machine in City Centre

May 18, 2021 | Business, Good vibes, Living, Seasonal Stuff, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

Plans are underway to install an interactive, waste-guzzling sculpture in Sunderland city centre and the general public has been asked to help make the vision a reality. Here’s everything you need to know about Sunderland’s plan to install an interactive waste...

Sunderland Beaches Win Prestigious National Award

May 14, 2021 | Business, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Living, Things to do, Weekend Vibe, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

Our city’s beautiful beaches are flying the flags high this summer, as we’ve recently learned that they have just been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Award. Here’s everything you need to know about… Images: Simon Woodley ...