Today, it’s the turn of February, from major demolition works to windswept walks.
5. Reviving history
February saw the return of Sunderland Lit & Phil to The Athenaeum on Fawcett Street after 150 years, led by founder Auburn Langley and her volunteer team. | Sunderland Echo
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6. Back of the net
Comedian and presenter Jason Manford shared his love for padel with County Durham school pupils at the new True Padel complex in Sunderland. | Sunderland Echo
7. Irish eyes are smiling
Works took place to turn the old Fitzy's in Green Terrace into The Canny Lad, which went on to open in time for St Patrick's Day. | Sunderland Echo
8. New blue plaque
A new blue plaque was unveiled in Sunniside in honour of William Herschel’s time spent living in Sunderland. The German-born genius has left a rich legacy, with discovering the planet Uranus, infrared radiation, two of Saturn’s moons and composing many great symphonies just some of his many achievements. He’s honoured in cities around the world and beyond, with even craters on the Moon and Mars bearing his name, and a remembrance stone laid in Westminster Abbey honouring his contributions to expanding our knowledge of the Cosmos. | Sunderland Echo