The new Virgin Azuma trains are being made by Hitachi at their rail vehicle manufacturing facility in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. This means the Virgin Trains fleet is being made on the East Coast for the East Coast. Karen Boswell, Managing Director of Hitachi Rail Europe, said: “Hitachi has a […]
The University of Sunderland is collaborating with North-East business, Accenture, on a new degree apprenticeship. The programme, which is endorsed by the Tech Partnership, allows the students to attend university, while also being employed full-time. The University is continuing its work to deliver graduates with higher-level skills and address the […]
Tattooists in Sunderland must meet strict hygiene standards to become part of the City Council’s accreditation registration scheme. Tattoo businesses in the city and across the region are being rated on their hygiene as part of a new scheme. The scheme aims to raise standards and help the public make […]
A series of major roadworks are due to start on the south side of the river in Sunderland as work continues to develop the New Wear Crossing. Work will begin in Pallion on Monday, April 4, with the removal of the traffic islands and the roundabout that connects Pallion New […]
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 Corner Flag pub in Sunderland has closed. The pub on High Street West near Keel Square announced it’s closure on Facebook. It put on a post: “As everyone has probably heard we sadly have had to close The Corner Flag, we have not been able to recover from the building […]
The groundwork of Sunderland’s new bridge is about to begin as the huge cofferdam in the middle of the River Wear nears completion – indicating the start of a new phase in the project. It is the first bridge to be built over the River Wear in Sunderland for more […]
The Tyne and Wear Public Transport Users Group has welcomed the proposal by Nexus to take direct control of the Metro. The current contract with DB Regio comes to an end next year, which would end the split between a private company operating the trains and the public body, Nexus. […]
Residents and businesses in Sunderland’s Seaburn have been viewing plans to put the area back on the seaside tourist map, and create new jobs, leisure facilities and homes. The consultation event at the Seaburn Leisure Centre on March 11 and 12, which showcased the new proposals, was well-attended by more […]
The North East’s first and newest hotel is nearing completion. The Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland will open adjacent to Sunderland’s Stadium of Light later this spring and will be the first Hilton Garden Inn property to launch in northern England. Kim Kelson, general manager at Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland, said: “It is a real coup […]