In the light of upcoming Christmas, we are offering you seven things that you must experience in Sunderland this year. If you like festive shopping or like decorating the Christmas tree or spending time with the family watching Christmas movies, we have activities to suit everyone’s interests. Christmas lights switch […]
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Whitley Bay woman knitting hats for Syrian refugees
A Whitley Bay woman has begun knitting hats for Syrian refugees. Beccy Owen began knitting two years ago to help with depression and anxiety and has now said she is “addicted.” She knitted hats for Refugee Aid Network UK and is now making them for Knit For Peace. Ms Owen […]
Christmas festivities return to Keel Square
Festive spirit is in the air as a popular Christmas market returns to Sunderland. Frost Village has returned to Keel Square for a second year and will once again host an Ice Rink, Après Bar and traditional Christmas market. Not only this, but there is a new element to this […]
North East set to splash the cash ahead of Christmas day
According to research, the North East spends the most money outside of North London on Christmas presents. Research conducted by Safe.co.uk shows that over a third of parents in the North East admit to going over budget when it comes to buying their children’s presents. In an era of heavy […]
Festive fireworks make Sunderland sparkle at Christmas lights switch on
The Voice star Chloe Castro sent the city spinning into festive cheer last night when she turned on the Christmas lights at Keel Square. The County Durham singer was popular on the BBC1 hit show earlier this year but unfortunately had to quit in the quarter finals due to health […]
120 North East children face being homeless this Christmas
A charity for housing and homelessness has launched an urgent appeal after finding that 120 children in the North East face spending Christmas homeless. This research has also revealed that the number of families living in emergency bed and breakfasts (B&B’s) has risen by 18 per cent since last year from […]
Frost Village to return to Sunderland
Sunderland’s Business Improvement District has launched its festive plans, including the return of the popular Frost village, with the aim to get more people shopping in the city. Sunderland’s Frost Village is set to return to Keel Square, Sunderland, this year, including the open air ice rink and winter markets. The Frost […]