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Sunderland Beaches Win Prestigious National Award

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 ...

FIRST LOOK: Everything You To Know About Sunderland’s New £36m Eye Hospital…

Plans for Sunderland’s iconic £36m Eye Hospital in the city centre have recently moved forward in recent weeks, as South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust have begun asking for the public to give their views on plans ahead of a formal planning...

Local Artist Lights Up City Centre Billboard With Special Seaburn Mural…

Although Wearside’s artistic venues remain closed because of the pandemic, a Sunderland Culture project has brought art to the streets of the city. Here’s everything you need to know about HOT NEW IT III, the limited edition artwork causing quite a stir in...

Sunderland to Host Food and Drink Festival This Summer…

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

Huge news for our hospitality sector! Sunderland is to play host to a city-wide food festival this June in a huge celebration that will showcase some of the city’s best restaurants and food retailers… Here’s everything you need to know about the Sunderland...

10 Things To Look Forward To In Sunderland This May

May 4, 2021 | Arts and Culture, Business, Fashion and Beauty, 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 May… SUNDERLAND’S WORLD-CLASS MUSEUMS REOPEN... Our...

NEW DEVELOPMENT: University of Sunderland’s Multi-Million Pound Centre Takes Shape

Apr 26, 2021 | Business, Good vibes, Living, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

A new multi million-pound addition to the University of Sunderland is beginning to take shape. Here’s everything you need to know about the Cadaveric Centre coming to the city… Construction work is now well underway on the Cadaveric Centre, a new...

Sunderland Remembers HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Apr 19, 2021 | Business, Kids & Family, Living, Weekend Vibe, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

Iconic landmarks and lighting features across Sunderland were lit purple on Saturday evening as a mark of respect for His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. Sunderland pays its respects to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh... National Trust owned...

Sunderland Chef Launches New Cook Book Aimed At Helping People Who Have Lost Sense of Taste From COVID-19

Apr 14, 2021 | Arts and Culture, Business, Food and drink, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Living, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

A new recipe book aimed at helping people who have lost their sense of taste following Covid is set to be distributed to 3,000 residents across Sunderland in a collaboration between the City Council and award-winning chef Ryan Riley. Here’s everything you need...

Prime Minister Honours Sunderland Local For His “Outstanding” Charity Work

Apr 14, 2021 | Business, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Living, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has recently honoured a Sunderland local for his “outstanding” charity work with a Point of Light award. Here’s everything you need to know about another Magical Mackem lighting up our city this April… University of...

Sunderland Joins Football Welcomes Refugees Campaign

Apr 9, 2021 | Business, Good vibes, Living, Seasonal Stuff, Things to do, Weekend Vibe, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

Sunderland city partners have joined the team to support the annual Amnesty International UK ‘Football Welcomes Refugees’ campaign. A fantastic programme that uses football to help promote integration and inclusion for communities made up of refugees and...

NEW OPENING: Gastro Restaurant ‘Undisclosed’ to Open at Site of D’Acqua

Mar 26, 2021 | Business, Food and drink, Good vibes, Living, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

People of Sunderland and the North East will soon be able to experience Undisclosed, a new gastronomic, upscale dining experience at St. John Street in Sunniside this summer. Here’s everything you need to know... D’Acqua has been taken over by...

FIRST LOOK: Get To Know the New Independent Businesses at Mackie’s Corner

Mar 22, 2021 | Arts and Culture, Business, Fashion and Beauty, Food and drink, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Living, Shopping, Things to do, Weekend Vibe, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

Sunderland’s independent shopping scene has come alive! After an extensive renovation, Mackie’s Corner is now welcoming brand new independent businesses to the city as fashion stores, cafés, delicatessen and beauty parlours gear up for a summer to remember. ...