Enabling works forged ahead on the site earmarked for film and TV studios in Pallion in March. Although the future of the studios is still dependent on funding, works to prepare the land took place on the brownfield land to the east of Northern Spire. Diggers were on site as part of the initial works which need to take place to prepare the land for future investment. placeholder image
Enabling works forged ahead on the site earmarked for film and TV studios in Pallion in March. Although the future of the studios is still dependent on funding, works to prepare the land took place on the brownfield land to the east of Northern Spire. Diggers were on site as part of the initial works which need to take place to prepare the land for future investment. | Sunderland Echo

From major city additions to signs of spring: 18 pictures of life in Sunderland in March 2025

By Katy Wheeler

Lifestyle Editor

Published 31st Mar 2025, 12:55 GMT

From enabling works forging ahead on the game-changing Crown Works film studios to a wave of new openings and the first signs of spring, there was plenty happening in Sunderland in March 2025.

Here’s a round up of pictures of city life from this month.

Ashbrooke Home opened its doors in Mackie's Corner. It's an extension of the homewares side of the original Ashbrooke Florists.

9. No place like home

Ashbrooke Home opened its doors in Mackie's Corner. It's an extension of the homewares side of the original Ashbrooke Florists. | Sunderland Echo

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Land once housing a string of city centre shops was cleared to make way for future developments. Demolition on 68 -71 High Street West, three commercial units known as Co-Operative house which were formerly occupied by Argos, Mothercare and The Keel Lounge cafe, started earlier this year. Now, the site has been fully cleared after the city council bought the property to support plans to ‘regenerate and revitalise’ the area as part of a Central Business District connecting the transforming former Vaux site with the retail core of the city centre.

10. Making way for change

Land once housing a string of city centre shops was cleared to make way for future developments. Demolition on 68 -71 High Street West, three commercial units known as Co-Operative house which were formerly occupied by Argos, Mothercare and The Keel Lounge cafe, started earlier this year. Now, the site has been fully cleared after the city council bought the property to support plans to ‘regenerate and revitalise’ the area as part of a Central Business District connecting the transforming former Vaux site with the retail core of the city centre. | Sunderland Echo

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Early March saw a new coffee shop take root in the cafe site at the Museum & Winter Gardens which had been empty for around a year. It's now home to Sea Change who serve up good quality food while giving people with learning difficulties and autism employment opportunities.

11. Taking root

Early March saw a new coffee shop take root in the cafe site at the Museum & Winter Gardens which had been empty for around a year. It's now home to Sea Change who serve up good quality food while giving people with learning difficulties and autism employment opportunities. | Sunderland Echo

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March was a busy month for Mackie's Corner with Crave also opening its doors on the ground floor. The lunch spot offers build your salad boxes and sandwiches, as well as home made focaccia and tray bakes.

12. Take a bite

March was a busy month for Mackie's Corner with Crave also opening its doors on the ground floor. The lunch spot offers build your salad boxes and sandwiches, as well as home made focaccia and tray bakes. | Sunderland Echo

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