Emeli Sandé MBE installed as Chancellor of the University of Sunderland

Multi-platinum selling singer and songwriter Emeli Sandé MBE today said a special thank you to her parents as she was officially made Chancellor of the University of Sunderland. Having moved to the North East from Zambia, Emeli's father Joel met her mother Diane while...

Sunderland tattoo artist turned inventor inks major export deals

An internationally renowned tattoo artist has turned his hand to manufacturing with the launch of a new brand, selling machines and accessories to tattoo studios across the globe. Richard “Bez” Beston, owner of TripleSix Studios in Sunderland, started manufacturing...

Sunderland Food and Drink Festival a success

Organisers of the Sunderland Food and Drink Festival are enjoying a taste of success, after crowds turned out across the weekend. The festival, which included demonstrations by celebrity chefs Jean Christophe Novelli, Dean Edwards and children’s favourite, Katy...

Sunderland electric motor repair business is creating new jobs

Jun 4, 2019 | Business

A Sunderland-based electric motor repair business is creating new jobs and attracting major new customers by expanding its services. It has introduced a drainage division which delivers drainage repairs, including an innovative solution that saves time and disruption...

ScS present storybook star with his own customised armchair

May 31, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Business, Things to do

A storybook star, who is touring the North East this summer, can put his feet up in comfort after being presented with his own, customised armchair. Ahead of Elmer’s Great North Parade, the 11-week long public art trail which starts on 21 August, Elmer the Patchwork...

Students gain support of local MPs for Love our Colleges campaign

May 23, 2019 | Business, Good vibes

16 students from Sunderland College led a debate with local MPs to highlight the importance of further education colleges for economic development and social prosperity, as part of the national Love our Colleges campaign. The debate took place at the college’s City...

Health visitor aims to set high standard in aesthetics

May 23, 2019 | Business, Good vibes, Wellbeing

A North East health professional who is passionate about improving standards in the aesthetics industry has launched her own treatments clinic. Having worked for the past 30 years as a nurse, midwife and health visitor, Gateshead's Nicola Jones aims to use her...

Making way for the new…

May 23, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Business, Good vibes

PLANS to create a flexible learning and activity space at one of the region's top visitor attractions, take a step forward next week. Work is set to start on 28 May to decommission the ground floor textile gallery at Sunderland Museum, Library and Winter Gardens. This...

Emeli Sandé

May 23, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Business, Good vibes

Emeli Sandé MBE was born in Sunderland on 10 March 1987. Her father Joel, having moved from Zambia, met her mother while they were both at what was then Sunderland Polytechnic, which became the University of Sunderland in 1992. Emeli moved with her family to...

Emeli Sandé announced as University’s Chancellor

May 23, 2019 | Business, Good vibes

Emeli Sandé MBE, the multi-platinum selling singer and songwriter, is to become the University of Sunderland’s new Chancellor, following in the footsteps of Steve Cram CBE who steps down after 11 years in the role. Emeli will be installed as Chancellor in a ceremony...

North East colleges join forces to call for sustainable investment

May 20, 2019 | Business, Good vibes

Colleges across the North East are joined forces to demonstrate the importance of their role in transforming lives and driving economic growth and to call on the government for better investment and fair pay. As part of the second phase of the national Love Our...

Foundation of Light wins high praise from DCMS Select Committee

May 20, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Business, Good vibes, Living, Things to do

Sunderland AFC’s Foundation of Light has received high praise from the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee in its report “Changing Lives: the social impact of participation in culture and sport”, which was released today. The report considered how...