
THE BRIDGES SET TO WELCOME NEW PRETZEL OUTLET…
A FAST-growing snack outlet is set to tie Sunderland in knots, with the arrival of a popular food brand.

A FORMER seamstress proved she has birthdays all sewn up when she celebrated her 103rd this month (August).
When Kitty North was born in Sunderland in 1922, radio had only just been invented, the Spanish flu epidemic was still raging and, in Egypt, Howard Carter was on the brink of discovering the now famous tomb of Tutankhamun.

SUNDERLAND SALON PREPARING TO SHOW IT’S A CUT ABOVE…
SUNDERLAND salon, Satchi, is hoping it will be a case of lucky seven at this weekend’s (Sat 30 August) UK Hair and Beauty Awards.

'My 3,500 mile trip to Sunderland was incredible'
A woman who travelled about 3,500 miles to Sunderland for the 2025 Women's World Rugby Cup said she would "definitely" return to the city.

SUNDERLAND’s Business Improvement Districts have appointed its first Head of Business Services, to ensure the fast-developing organisation is prepared for its future growth.

SUMMER FUN IS GROWING ON TREES AT THE BRIDGES…
CHILDREN can climb, swing and slide through summer – whatever the weather - at a special new playground in Sunderland.

MICHELIN STAR CHEF TO SUPPORT SUNDERLAND RESTAURANT WEEK
NORTH EAST diners will have the opportunity to try the food of one of the UK’s most acclaimed chefs at a special event as part of Sunderland Restaurant Week.

GET READY FOR A TRIP ON THE HIGH SEAS WITH STACK SEABURN AND HAYS TRAVEL…
VISITORS to a nostalgic music night at STACK Seaburn later this month will find something to sing about – with a trip on a unique cruise up for grabs.