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New modular homes complete at £1.8m Pennywell development
Great news for Sunderland as work has been completed on housing association Gentoo Group’s development of ten new modular homes in Pennywell. The unique development, which can be seen from Chester Road, showcases the first time Gentoo has used modular homes as...
Gaming With Pride: PhD student spotlights queer themes in video games
It’s Pride month this June – a time to recognise and celebrate of the lives, achievements, and history of the LGBTQI+ community… And one Sunderland PhD student is taking this to another level, by using her successful gaming network to shine a light on queer themes in...
Everything you need to know about Sunderland’s National Esport Campus
Last month’s announcement that British Esports (BE) – the national body for esports - is set to open a National Esports Performance Campus in Sunderland made headlines across the UK. But to the average reader, little is known about esports and its huge economic,...
SAFC and Me: The story of Sunderland AFC’s official photographer
From the terraces of Roker Park to modelling Bob Stokoe’s F.A. Cup winning tracksuit, photographer Ian Wright takes Matthew Thomas on his journey with our football club. Ian swings his trench coat over the chair, squeezes my extended right hand with...
£2m Transformation Of Sunderland Grade II Listed Stables Underway
Great news! A hotly-anticipated addition to Riverside Sunderland’s leisure offer has been given the green light by the city’s planning committee! A visionary plan to create a stunning new leisure and events destination in the Grade II Listed Stables at Sheepfolds has...
NEW OPENING: A stunning gin emporium has landed at Roker
A gin bar and restaurant boasting one of the ‘best views in the North’ is set to open its doors in the coming weeks. Here’s everything you need to know… Looking for news on new gin bar at Roker, Sunderland? Then listen up! Tin of Sardines, which made...
The Queen’s Baton Relay will visit Sunderland this summer!
The Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Sunderland during its final journey through England this summer. Here’s everything you need to know... Looking to enjoy the Queen's Baton Relay in Sunderland this year? Check out our handy guide....
Major work on Sunderland’s game-changing £26m train station begins
Sunderland’s new £26m train station is underway, as contractors have begun work on transforming the city’s main transport hub. Here’s everything you need to know… A big development for the new Sunderland train station has been announced, as city...
Kevin Phillips delights students at Sunderland College with special appearance!
Sunderland AFC legend and South Shields FC manager Kevin Phillips was a special guest at a ceremony to celebrate Sunderland College students’ sporting achievements. Here's everything you need to know... The former England international and European...
