News

City by the Sea Artists
News
Seaside-inspired display adds colour to The Beam
STUNNING surf boards, created by Sunderland students and artists, have sailed into one of the city’s most iconic buildings, as the final flourishes...
Gateshead College students Tyler Hammond, Scot Shield and Adam McGurk with Dominic Murphy of Geek Talent and Jill McKinney of Sunderland Software City
News
Sunderland Software City launch new applied learning scheme
A ground-breaking scheme to attract new talent into the digital technology sector has been launched in the North East. Sunderland Software City has...
Stack Seaburn CGI
News
Seaside STACK set for Seaburn
SUNDERLAND seaside could become home to a stunning new leisure hub, as part of a wider plan to regenerate the area.  Details of the first of a series...
An anamorphic rainbow, inside Sunderland Software Centre
News
Collaboration is key, say software start-ups
In the heart of Sunderland city centre, the £10m Software Centre has helped support hundreds of businesses since it first opened its doors and rolled...
Google Digital Garage
News
Google launches new digital skills training hub in Sunderland
Google has come to Sunderland to give small businesses a boost. The Internet search giant has opened a new digital skills hub in Sunderland and...
News
Winding in new jobs and custom at wearside rewinds and services
 A Sunderland-based electric motor repair business is creating new jobs and attracting major new customers by expanding its services.  It has...
News
Summer events kick off in Sunderland
SUNDERLAND is set for a spicy summer, as the return of the city’s concerts kicks off a packed programme of events.  With the Stadium of Light...
Artist Frank Styles, Sunderland Software Centre Manager Berni Whitaker and Deputy Leader of Sunderland City Council
News
Artist paints a bright future for city’s tech sector
A SUNDERLAND artist, whose work has transformed grey gable ends into iconic street corners, has added a creative new canvas to his portfolio of work...
Emeli Sandé announced as University’s Chancellor
News
Emeli Sandé announced as University’s Chancellor
Emeli Sandé MBE, the multi-platinum selling singer and songwriter, is to become the University of Sunderland’s new Chancellor, following in the...
L-R: Gordon Angus and Trevor Hall with Jane Siddle of NEL Fund Managers
News
Drug awareness programme secures Small Loan Fund backing
A Sunderland-based provider of training, advisory and testing services for substance and alcohol abuse has been backed by a five-figure investment...
Mark Catterall owner of Smart Outdoor
News
Smart new business goes for growth
A SMART new digital business, that is transforming the region’s streets through its high impact screens, is set for expansion less than six months...
Sunderland's team of volunteer 'event makers' are preparing to welcome thousands of music fans from all over the country into the city, to enjoy the Spice Girls concert at the Stadium of Light on Thursday 6 June
News
Spice up your (and their) life
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...

Pages