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Magical Mackems: Brenda Naisby

We're shouting from the rooftops about another Magical Mackem this October... Let's hear it for Brenda Naisby, has won a national award for her work in the local community and has been an oustanding voice against domestic abuse. An inspirational resident from...

Remembering The Fallen: Bridges Sunderland

Our friends over at the Bridges shopping centre are ensuring traditional acts of remembrance can still take place this year, despite current restrictions. Here's how the Bridges Sunderland are commemorating Remembrance Day... In the run up to Armistice...

Free School Meals Sunderland

Free School Meals in Sunderland. Marcus Rashford has kicked the nation into action with his heart-warming campaign to make sure children who normally receive free school meals don’t go hungry during half term. It’s by no means a comprehensive list, but we’ve...

Onyx Scientific Sunderland: Looking To The Future

Oct 28, 2020 | Business, Good vibes, What’s Happening

A Sunderland business success story celebrating its 20th anniversary is starting its next chapter with a multi-million-pound investment in the city that gave it a chance and a home. Onyx Scientific started out at the North East Business and Innovation Centre...

Winter Ready with Gentoo

Oct 26, 2020 | Business, Living, Seasonal Stuff, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

Time to beat the freeze! We caught up with the Gentoo gang to learn all about their helpful tips to get your home winter ready and help keep you and your loved ones warm during the colder months... With the winter season fast approaching and COVID-19...

Black History Month 2020 Sunderland

Oct 26, 2020 | Arts and Culture, Business, Living, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

We’re marking Black History Month by championing the people and places that have influenced our city over the course of history. Time to dig deeper, look closer and think bigger this October. Introducing culture... ...

Riverside Sunderland: A Citywide Masterplan

Oct 22, 2020 | Business, Good vibes, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

Introducing a buzzing new district in the heart of Sunderland - Riverside Sunderland! Think stunning homes, offices and venues as thousands of people enjoy living the a good life in the city... ...

Local Heroes Sunderland: Magical Mackems

Oct 13, 2020 | Business, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Living, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

If this unusual time has taught us anything, it’s that we have a city of inspiring local heroes! This page is dedicated to bigging up the people and places that make us incredibly proud to be from Wearside. Introducing your Local Heroes Sunderland - let's hear it for...

Coronavirus Sunderland: Staying Safe

Oct 13, 2020 | Arts and Culture, Business, Food and drink, Kids & Family, Weekend Vibe, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

Coronavirus Sunderland: Staying Safe Sunderland and other parts of the North East have been placed into the Local Covid Alert Level High. Here is your exclusive guide of what this means for residents, businesses and communities across Sunderland city...

Half-term Sunderland

Oct 12, 2020 | Business, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Living, Seasonal Stuff, Things to do, Weekend Vibe, What’s Happening

The cooler weather may be knocking on our doorsteps, but there’s tons of family fun activities to get involved in during October half-term Sunderland... Beacon of Light ...

Lights Out Sunderland 2020

Oct 12, 2020 | Arts and Culture, Business, Food and drink, Good vibes, Kids & Family, Weekend Vibe, What’s Happening

Get set to sink your teeth into a wickedly wonderful city-wide programme that will bring together terribly good events, devilish displays and wicked offers to the streets of Sunderland. Here’s what’s going bump in the night at Lights Out Sunderland 2020... ...

Shopping Sunderland: Introduction of Covid Marshalls

Oct 8, 2020 | Business, Living, Shopping, Wellbeing, What’s Happening

Shopping Sunderland has stepped up a notch. In a bid to stay Covid secure as Local Restrictions Sunderland continues, five marshalls are now on hand to offer the latest advice on how to stay safe while out and about. STAYING COVID SECURE >> ...