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The cheapest places to park in Sunderland
What are the cheapest places and free places to park your car in Sunderland? We’ve listed the cheapest car parks in this handy list, alongside car parks that offer free parking throughout the city. With this guide you’ll never be left out of pocket or looking for...
Olympic hero Aly Dixon tells us why she’s proud to be a Mackem
When it comes to Mackem heroes, olympian Aly Dixon is one of the proudest there is. She loves Sunderland and here's why... An olympian and recording breaking marathon runner, Aly Dixon is undoubtedly one of Sunderland’s most accomplished athletes. She’s won countless...
An epic outdoor cinema is coming to Sunderland this Halloween!
Adventure Cinema, the UK’s largest touring outdoor cinema, is heading to Sunderland for a three day Halloween spooky special! From 14th to 16th October the Adventure Cinema will be setting up shop in Herrington Country Park, showing three of the best hair-raising...
Looking back: One year on since Sunderland Empire’s grand reopening
The 2nd September 2022 marked one year since the poignant reopening of the Sunderland Empire after emotionally closing the doors to its iconic Tower Entrance and turning on the stage’s solitary ghost light, which illuminated the auditorium until audiences returned 536...
Take a look back at Sunderland’s 30 years as a city!
On Valentine’s Day in 1992 Sunderland was granted city status by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, marking a turning point in the history of Sunderland going forward. In the 30 years since that fateful day Sunderland has developed into a thriving city, bustling with...
The best kids and family events in Sunderland this Autumn!
From jaw-dropping wrestling shows to your favourite stories coming to life on stage, there’s so many exciting kids and family events going down in Sunderland this season! Room On The Broom 21 - 22 September Iggety ziggety zaggety zoom! Hop on the broom with...
£2.5m investment sees ex-HMRC Sunderland building transformed
A large Sunderland office building that was once home to HMRC for a quarter-of-a-century has been sold and undergone a radical refurbishment to transform it into modern, hybrid offices! North West based commercial property investors, Kingscrown Group, snapped up the...
All you need to know about Restaurant Week Sunderland 2022
The tastiest date on Sunderland’s calendar is about to return, with the exciting news that the city's Restaurant Week will be back! From 17 to 25 September locals and visitors will be able to dine out at cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs at a bargain price, with a...
Maisie Smith and Kevin Clifton talk Strictly Ballroom: The Musical
Directed and co-choreographed by Britain’s best loved TV Judge, Craig Revel Horwood, Strictly Ballroom: The Musical is coming to Sunderland Empire this October! The production follows arrogant, rebellious young ballroom dancer Scott Hastings (Kevin Clifton). When his...
University of Sunderland graduate finalist at national business awards
The founder and owner of a north-east creative agency is tipped for success in two categories at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Fending off competition from over 5,300 entrants nationwide, Jonny Chambers, 28, a TV and Radio production University of Sunderland...