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Sunderland is proving that it’s not just a city of bridges and beaches — it’s a city of connectivity. And tomorrow (November 5) it will discover whether it has won a prestigious international award for its digital growth. The city has been shortlisted as one of the top three finalists in the World Smart City […]
A new café, Fretta by Ruhe, has opened near Park Lane Interchange, bringing a unique twist to Sunderland’s coffee scene. The café, which opened on October 18, has drawn attention online for its bespoke canning machine — allowing customers to take their drinks away in sealed cans instead of the usual takeaway cups. The name […]
The Tyne Bridge has completed the first stage of its much-anticipated restoration project. The condition of iconic landmark has been slowly deteriorating year after year, and questions have been raised of when funding will be put towards the repairs. Fast forward to now, and the process of restoring the bridge is well underway with 25% […]
The countdown to Christmas begins as Newcastle’s much-anticipated lights switch on event is returning – hosted by radio stars Steve Furnell and Karen Oxley. The traditional curtain raiser for the festive season is taking place on Grainger Street on Thursday, November 6. Events begin at 6pm with fun activities such as songs, games, live music, […]
The Black Cats, a new children’s book by Victoria Downes exploring SAFC folklore, hit bookstore shelves October 3 2025. Illustrated by Lorraine Hall, with a foreword by club historian Rob Mason, the book explores the history behind the famous Black Cat nickname associated with Sunderland AFC, including how a cat snuck into Wembley to help […]
North East Animal Rights (NEAR) have responded to the recent government support for greyhound racing in England. This show of support came after a petition called for the ban of the sport due to animal welfare concerns with the petition claiming that 1,230 dogs died track-side between 2017 and 2023 as well as there being over 31,000 injuries. […]
Sunderland’s own fundraisers, Stockton Road Hit Squad, are back again with a spooktacular Halloween gig. Prominent Sunderland musicians and bands will be performing at the Independent on October 31. The gig is organised by the Stockton Road Hit Squad, a charity campaign group that supports The Bunker CIC. They have run multiple successful fundraising efforts, […]
Sunderland Literary and Philosophical Society (‘Lit & Phil’) is set to host a panel celebrating Black History Month tomorrow (Thursday 30 October). The event, from 6.30 to 9.30pm, will be held at the Sea Change Café, at the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens. The Sunderland Lit & Phil – re-established in 2025 after being gone […]
Skiing, music, and food – you would think you were in the super-trendy French Alpine ski resort of Val-d’Isere, not Sunderland’s Silksworth Ski Slope. But last Friday, the Silksworth Slope was transformed into a ski village, for its ‘kickstart to the season’ après ski party full of music and winter sports. International Radio One DJ […]
An exhibition at the Washington Art Centre is exploring how myths and magic around witches and warlocks have evolved from the past to the present day. The Witches exhibition brings together local artists’ interpretations of witchcraft and the supernatural, challenging traditional depictions and celebrating new perspectives. One of the featured artists, James Wilkinson, said: “Whenever […]
