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09/10/2019 - 14:35
Winter nights in Sunderland are set to be brightened as the Festival of Light launches its online ticket sales today - Wednesday 9 October.
Part of the Christmas in Sunderland programme, this hugely...
03/10/2019 - 12:59
A much-loved Roker seafront mural has been given a makeover.
The curving walls and roof of the Marine Walk Play Area were first painted to look like a whale in 2014. Now, five years later, the mural...
03/10/2019 - 09:27
Sunderland city centre will be a sucker for tentacles this Halloween – as its fright fest adds an exciting new attraction to the programme of events.
Lights Out -which runs from 25 October to 3...
01/10/2019 - 10:57
This year's Sunderland Libraries Literature Festival promises something for everyone.
The jam packed programme of events kicks off on Tuesday 1 October, with everything from sessions from award...
01/10/2019 - 10:24
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun as panto fever hits Sunderland!
Starring I’m a Celebrity and Gogglebox star SCARLETT MOFFATT, who will be stepping into the magical role of the Fairy...
24/09/2019 - 10:00
Sunderland is set to receive the best seasonal gift ever, with a packed programme of entertainment to mark the festive season.
An ambitious Festival of Light at Mowbray Park and the return of Hadrian...
18/09/2019 - 15:33
Sunderland's National Glass Centre and neighbouring residential areas are to be served by a new regular bus service from Monday 16 September 2019.
The new 702 service is being introduced by the...
11/09/2019 - 15:25
Pivotal political speakers in Sunderland's history are among the things to discover more about during this year's Heritage Open Days in Tyne and Wear.
England’s largest free festival of culture and...
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Did you know?
Roker beach is home to the unique 'cannonball' rock formations that were the inspiration for the seafront 'pods'.
