A decade of Sunderland’s show-stopping concerts

In 50 days, Sunderland’s beloved Stadium of Light will be transformed into a music mecca, where some 50,000 fans will spice up their life to one of the world’s most famous girl groups. Ten years since the first concert came to Sunderland, and three years since the...

Great active school charter

MORE THAN SEVENTY SCHOOLS across Sunderland have been recognised for all their hard work in helping to improve the health and well-being of their pupils. The ‘Great Active Sunderland School Charter’ was created to recognise and celebrate schools who continue to...

Sunderland’s Vice Chancellor in Hong Kong to embrace ‘global student community’

Thousands of international students are changing their lives after gaining qualifications from the University of Sunderland. Currently there are more than 6,000 students in different countries across the world studying for a UoS qualification. The figures are revealed...

ATG and wicked use the power of theatre to support thousands of young people through anti-bullying and social media project

Mar 26, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Good vibes

Imagine what can be achieved when powers combine for the GOOD? A collaboration between the award-winning West End Musical, WICKED and global leader in live theatre, the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) has seen two powers join forces to tackle the poignant subject of...

Greening up Doxford Park

Mar 25, 2019 | Business, Good vibes

More than £60,000 is heading towards Doxford Park after it received backing from a national parks fund. It includes an award of £25,000 direct to the Friends of Doxford Park from the Government's Pocket Parks fund. In 2016, nearby residents set up the friends to work...

Say thanks a bunch this Mother’s Day…

Mar 25, 2019 | Fashion and Beauty, Good vibes

Everything is coming up roses for Sunderland mums this month – with the chance to look picture perfect. To celebrate Mother’s Day, the Bridges is holding a special event on Saturday 30 March. And along with the opportunity to relax with a free hand and shoulder...

Sunderland’s very own calendar girls and boys meet original calendar girl, Tricia Stewart!

Mar 22, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Good vibes

Gary Barlow and Tim Firth’s CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL has opened to rave reviews at the Sunderland Empire this week and in attendance at the opening night was original and Sunderland born Calendar Girl, Tricia Stewart. Businesses who took part in the Shop Sunderland...

Get motivated for big 3K run

Mar 22, 2019 | Good vibes, Wellbeing

ENTRIES ARE ALREADY COMING IN for this year’s Active Sunderland BIG 3K Run with different motivations for everyone taking part. The Active Sunderland BIG 3K Run on Sunday 12 May provides an opportunity for runners of all ages and abilities including children aged five...

Leading North East colleges today officially merge

Mar 22, 2019 | Business, Good vibes

Two of the North East’s leading colleges have officially merged today in an ambitious move that will create significant benefits for the region. Sunderland College and Northumberland College have legally merged to create a new group of colleges under the brand...

Excitement is building… the Giant LEGO® Brick Animal Trail returns this Easter at WWT Washington Wetland Centre

Mar 20, 2019 | Good vibes, Things to do

It’s back! The giant LEGO® brick animal trail returns to WWT Washington this Easter and its bigger and better than ever. With three exciting new models plus interactive workshops and a redesigned trail, it’s a guaranteed awesome day out for all of the family! See...

North-east brewery launch new American craft beers

Mar 20, 2019 | Food and drink, Good vibes

S43 have launched two new American craft beers as part of their brand evolvement and diversification plans in to the UK craft beer market. The North-East based brewery launched their ‘evolution’ campaign last year with a whole new look changing their brand logo and...

North East Distillery Release the First Limited-Edition Gin of 2019

Mar 20, 2019 | Food and drink, Good vibes

Poetic License Independent Small Batch Distillery announce their next Rarity Gin, “Pink Grapefruit and Tonka Bean.” This is their first limited edition gin of 2019; and it is the ninth creation within their ‘Rarity’ range. A thousand bottles of the spirit will be...