The city of Sunderland will be taking part in one of the region’s most exciting public art events. Sunderland BID and the Bridges shopping centre have agreed to support the Wild in Art project which should drive tourists from across the UK into the city. The Great North Snowdogs, organised […]
A Sunderland graduate is hoping to challenge public perceptions with her first exhibition on breastfeeding. Artist Leanne Pearce’s exhibition has been created to celebrate and normalise breastfeeding with a series of powerful portraits, which attempt to capture the loving, tender relationships and growing bond between a mother and child. Taking […]
Generations have come together to remember those who lost their lives in the First World War Zeppelin attack on Sunderland. Today, (Friday, April 1) which is the 100th anniversary of the attack, the Mayor of Sunderland Councillor Barry Curran was joined by guests including community and veteran’s groups for a public unveiling of […]
The mayor of Sunderland Councilor Barry Curran organised Steam and Cream charity event to celebrate the refurbishment of Ryhope Engines Museum and support businesses. The access to the building, which was built in the 1860s, has been improved after a disabled access lift was installed. An on-site ‘virtual tour’ of the rest of […]
The competition for the 2021 City of Culture is well underway and Sunderland has already put in its bid for the prestigious award. This historically industrial city is packed full of culture and has provided some of the best actors, singers and bands of our time. It also has plenty […]
Sunderland City Library and Arts Centre are hosting an exhibition which tells the story of women during the First World War. The exhibition will run on March 7 – March 26, and is part of International Women’s Day 2016. During the First World War, the lives of many North East […]
Sunderland Museum is hoping their newly-digitised collection will bring in more visitors. Old photos are the focus of the museum’s new internet project aimed at preserving Wearside’s past for the future. Thousands of historical images from the archives of the museum have been digitised and uploaded to the Flickr website. […]
One of the UK’s leading urban artists will be performing at Newcastle’s O2 Academy on April 30, thanks to 19-year old Jason Blackburn from Hartlepool. The one-off concert will be one of Wretch 32’s first performances in more than two years and his supporting acts will be Bugzy Malone and Ex on […]
From tomorrow an exhibition of ten of the finest drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci will be on display at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle. The exhibition, Ten Drawings from the Royal Collection, will be on display at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle from tomorrow until April 24. The […]
In case you have forgotten, it is Valentine’s Day on Sunday, and if you have still not bought that special someone a little something to say I Love You then fear not, for SR News have the perfect gift ideas for you! We have searched high and low to find […]