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Career Changing Courses: Sunderland College

Sunderland College’s campuses are not just a place for school leavers. Join us as we find out more about the career changing courses at Sunderland College... ...

Sunderland City Council: Community Crowdfund

Sunderland City Council are giving back to the community this September. Having launched way back in the colder months of January this year, Community Crowdfund Sunderland is returning this September for another dose of fund-raising as Sunderland shows its...

Local Restrictions Sunderland

The friendly team at Sunderland BID are here to guide you through the Local Restrictions in Sunderland and to ensure your visit to the city is as safe and enjoyable as possible. CURRENT RESTRICTIONS - UPDATED 28TH SEPTEMBER Tougher restrictions have been...

Fans Museum: Award Winning Community Hub

Sep 22, 2020 | Arts and Culture, Business, Good vibes, Kids & Family, What’s Happening

Fans Museum: Award Winning Community Hub We're over the moon to announce that the amazing team at the Fans Museum has been awarded the Community Culture and Arts Award by Voluntary & Community Action Sunderland (VCAS). A massive achievement for this...

University of the Year: Big Award for Sunderland

Sep 21, 2020 | Arts and Culture, Business, Living

Sunderland has been named University of the Year for Social Inclusion, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021. The...

Trailblazing Technology: New Covid-19 App For Sunderland

Sep 17, 2020 | Arts and Culture, Business, What’s Happening

There's a new Covid-19 app for Sunderland! That's right folks, with the help of a crafty 'real time' app, Sunderland businesses are making it safer for us to venture out into the city this autumn. A unique app which allows visitors and local people to navigate...

Giving Back: Bridges Sunderland

Sep 10, 2020 | Business, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Shopping, What’s Happening

Giving Back: Bridges Sunderland We're celebrating the Bridges businesses who pivoted to support others during the pandemic, or have been giving back to the community as we head back out to enjoy the city... Hotel Chocolat ...

Driving The City Forward: Gentoo Sunderland

Sep 10, 2020 | Business, Living, What’s Happening

Putting new affordable housing at the heart of the economic recovery in Sunderland. Our friends at Gentoo are driving the city forward and are already making big plans to transform and grow our city... DRIVING THE CITY FORWARD >> ...

University of Sunderland: Getting Your degree…

Sep 3, 2020 | Business, Living, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

The value of a university qualification has never been more relevant as thousands of students prepare for life in the post-COVID world. Getting your degree has never been so important. Sunderland Vibe met with three graduates from the University of Sunderland. All...

Independent Sunderland: Shopping Local This September

Sep 3, 2020 | Business, Food and drink, Kids & Family, Living, Seasonal Stuff, Shopping, Things to do, Uncategorized, Wellbeing

Independent Sunderland are the lifeblood of our beautiful city. Here’s a quick look at some of the stores, cafes and services we’ve been loving since the city reopened... Lexi Jane’s Craft Cafe ...

Local Heroes Sunderland: A City of Magical Mackems

Sep 1, 2020 | Business, Living, Uncategorized, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

Local Heroes Sunderland: A City of Stars If this strange time has taught us anything, it’s that we have a city of local heroes! We’re celebrating the fine folk and pivoting businesses who have been opening their hearts and pockets to those in need recently. Shoutout...

Stack Sunderland: All You Need To Know

Aug 26, 2020 | Arts and Culture, Business, Food and drink, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Living, Things to do, Uncategorized, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

Big news klaxon! With the grand opening looming, take a look at our in-depth guide of Stack Seaburn as Sunderland Vibe reveals all about Sunderland’s new open air hotspot… FEEL-GOOD FOOD >> CHAPOS TACOS ...