Sunniside to host the Fanzone

One of Sunderland’s biggest summer successes is set to return, courtesy of the bars in the Sunniside area of the city. During last year’s World Cup games, the Fanzone attracted thousands of football fans who enjoyed the nail biting matches. And now bar owners across...

Medieval Mayhem at Hylton Castle

Medieval Mayhem is coming to Hylton Castle. Safe in the shadow of the nearby historic 14th Century Gatehouse at Hylton Castle, the children's play-park in Craigavon Road will play host to an afternoon of family friendly medieval themed events and activities on Sunday...

Alternative futures explored in exhibition

An innovative arts project encouraging people to explore alternative futures will culminate in an exhibition this week. The Alternative Futures project was commissioned by Newcastle University, and delivered by cultural champion and promoter The Culture Vulture. The...

Foundation of Light wins high praise from DCMS Select Committee

May 20, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Business, Good vibes, Living, Things to do

Sunderland AFC’s Foundation of Light has received high praise from the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee in its report “Changing Lives: the social impact of participation in culture and sport”, which was released today. The report considered how...

On the right road…

May 20, 2019 | Business, Good vibes, Living, Things to do

Construction work is beginning on the next phase of a multi-million pound project of improvements to Sunderland's road network. The third phase of the Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor (SSTC 3) begins at the southern end of the Northern Spire. It is a dual...

Food festival to invent a sausage for Sunderland

May 20, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Food and drink, Good vibes, Things to do

The organisers of Wearside’s first city centre food and drink festival have come up with a sizzling idea – a Sausage for Sunderland competition. As part of Sunderland’s Food and Drink Festival - which runs from June 21 – 23 - organisers Sunderland BID and Sunderland...

Gentoo is looking for 16 new apprentices to join its team

May 20, 2019 | Business, Good vibes, Living, Things to do

Sunderland-based housing association Gentoo Group has 16 new apprenticeship opportunities – and is holding an open day on Saturday 8 June to find the ideal candidates. The apprenticeships are in a range of different roles across the business, including housing...

Blue sky thinking for Sunderland Airshow

May 20, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Good vibes, Living, Things to do

There will be some brand new flying displays appearing in the skies at this year’s free Sunderland Airshow (July 26-28). Joining the Swiss Airforce PC-7 display team is the Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron T-33 Shooting Star, a P-47 Thunderbolt and paired...

Spice up your (and their) life!

May 20, 2019 | Business, Good vibes, Living, Things to do

Sunderland's volunteer army of Event Makers are preparing to welcome thousands of music fans into the city next month. The Spice Girls take to the stage at the Stadium of Light on the evening of Thursday June 6, heralding the return of the stadium and the city as a...

Downy Duckling Days return at WWT Washington Wetland Centre

May 14, 2019 | Good vibes, Things to do

Join Washington Wetland Centre this May half-term (Saturday 25 May-Sunday 2 June) to see the latest fluffy arrivals and go behind-the-scenes at their specialist duckery. Visitors can enjoy daily talks which will give an exclusive insight into the world of birds from...

More than 33,400 attend Leonardo exhibition

May 14, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Good vibes, Things to do

It’s official – the recently completed Leonardo da Vinci exhibition at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens was the venue’s most popular exhibition ever. A total of 33,405 people attended Leonardo: A Life in Drawing, an exhibition of 14 drawings marking the 500th...

Get involved in National Walking Month in Sunderland

May 8, 2019 | Living, Things to do, Wellbeing

There's plenty of opportunity for people to get involved in National Walking Month this year in Sunderland. Throughout May - and beyond - there are events and activities to suit all ages and aptitudes from a leisurely stroll with the family to a brisk 'power' walk to...