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

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.

13. Grabbing a bargain

There was lot of interest in the new Home Bargains, which opened off Leechmere Road in Grangetown this month.It covers a whopping 26,146 sq. ft and is home to a garden centre, bakery and cafe. | Sunderland Echo

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14. Light nights and longer days

The clocks changing brought light nights and longer days to the city. | Sunderland Echo

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15. A corner of calm

With its indoor olive tree and soothing textures, Mogi brought a corner of calm to a cafe site opposite the hospital in Chester Road. The mother and son team specialise in Greek and Italian food. | Sunderland Echo