Here’s a roundup of life in Sunderland in January 2025, from events to everyday scenes captured by our photographer Stu Norton out and about in the city.

13. Sky high
Artists' impressions of how the new Culture House in Keel Square were released ahead of its opening in autumn. They include the city's first Sky Garden. | Submitted

14. A glass act?
It was announced that the old Peter Smith antiques warehouse in Borough Road is the site earmarked for the new Glassworks glassmaking facility. | Sunderland Echo