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Gen Z send nearly 600 memes to friends a year

Gen Z have friends they now communicate with exclusively through memes

Explore Sunderland's rich history with Heritage Open Days

The shop opens from September 12

Inside city's new shop showcasing local & British artists & makers

Culture House will be open seven days a week from September 12

16 things to do in Sunderland's new Culture House

Kitchen Sink Realism will be on show at NGCA within Culture House

Sunderland artistic genius to be first exhibition at new NGCA home

Balér opens its doors this weekend

First look at new Filipino restaurant Balér in historic Sunderland pub

There will be four weekends of events in Sunderland bandstands

Bandstands to host everything from music & poetry to fashion & folk

The Light opens this weekend

Major new North East attraction opens this weekend

Happy National Mackem Day

National Mackem Day: 19 things we love about Sunderland

Community organisations across Sunderland are being encouraged to apply for funding to bring exciting events to the city.

Sunderland's exciting plan to create new events for the city

The National Glass Centre has closed to the public.

University chiefs thank staff as Glass Centre closes to public

Campaigners gather outside of the National Glass Centre as it closed its doors to the public for the last time.

Campaigners vow to fight on as National Glass Centre closes to public

Just for Laughs has finished its Montréal edition for 2026

Ad Feature Just for Laughs closes one of its biggest festivals to date

Broadway Juniors' Broadway Book Bus

School's pride in being recognised for improving quality of play

Sunderland Fashion Show took place last weekend

Strike a pose: 10 stylish pictures from Sunderland Fashion Show

You can be part of the opening ceremony

How you can be part of Culture House opening ceremony
The search is on for 52 local heroes.
Katy Wheeler

Robby Graham from Southpaw Dance

Sunderland reimagining of Romeo and Juliet set to 'push boundaries'

The digital elements of Culture House are going live

See Culture House come to life as digital screens are switched on

The community at East Boldon Infant School are celebrating a 'strong standard' Ofsted result.

East Boldon school celebrates ‘strong’ Ofsted result

Crowds enjoyed a day of sun, music and live entertainment as Summer Streets returns to Sunderland.

Everything you need to know about Summer Streets

Assembly is now on show at Abject Gallery in Fawcett Street

'An arts coup' for Sunderland as it hosts major sculpture exhibition

Luxmuralis on a previous Durham visit

Stunning Luxmuralis light show to return to Durham

Research revealed that more than half of Gen Z rank illness or pain among their top aging concerns, higher than Boomers.

Ad Feature Gen Z worry more about aging than Boomers, study reveals

Summer Streets festival returns to Cliffe Park with organiser, The Futureheads' Ross Millard.

We're bringing two days of free music and family fun to the seafront

The Light opens this August

Works by Tracey Emin & more to launch major new North East attraction

Lisbon, Portugal

Easyjet launches first route from Newcastle to Lisbon

Luke O’Nien reveals hidden Sunderland dressing room influence despite expected transfer exit

Luke O’Nien reveals hidden Sunderland influence despite expected exit
Luke O’Nien has paid a heartfelt tribute to Harrison Jones ahead of his expected Sunderland exit
James Copley

A summer of music in Sunderland

How Sunderland is set to shine this summer

Sundeep Bhutoria, handing over a copy of Gitanjali to West Bengal Governor, Shri R N Ravi

Ad Feature Philanthropist presents Governor with handwritten copy of novel

Sunderland Vintage Market returns to Pop Recs

Popular vintage market to make a return to Sunderland

16 experiential installations have been created by designers Elena and Giulia Sella

Ad Feature Europe's must-see exhibition 'House of Dreamers' arrives in London

Cadbury &More has partnered with social media star, Nella Rose, to launch a ‘Bed Retreating Service'

A third of Gen Z would happily book a day off work to 'bed rot'

Luke O’Nien addresses transfer future at Sunderland after historic Europa League qualification

O’Nien addresses future after historic Europa League qualification

A day of live music and more

Unity in the Community returns for free day of music and more

Sunderland shining

'We've seen Sunderland shine' - reaction to a bumper Bank Holiday

Live perfomance from Northern Daughters for the children at Seaburn Dene Primary School.

Meet the Sunderland girl band aiming to get Keel Square dancing

Chris Clarke is the new head of compliance

Ad Feature Bloomsbury Money appoints new head of compliance

Keel Square is one of the focal points for a summer of entertainment

New free three-day festival to take over Sunderland city centre

The lettering of the new sign is now complete

Watch Welcome to Sunderland sign take its place on Stadium of Light

Jermain Defoe breaks silence on lack of managerial opportunities after informal Sunderland talks

Defoe discusses lack of opportunities after informal Sunderland talks

Young people from Essen have been taking in the sights of Sunderland

We've been showing kids from our twin city the sights of Sunderland

James Copley: Habib Diarra hasn’t justified £30m fee yet - but Sunderland fans must stay patient

Diarra hasn’t justified £30m fee yet - but fans must stay patient

What to expect from the new Blacks Corner at Culture House

Eyes of the music world to fall on Sunderland

Tom Billington is the new chair of Sunderland Culture

I want to improve life for everyone in Sunderland through culture

Ad Feature SXSW London unveils 2026 festival conference agenda and speakers

More of a look around Culture House

Sky Garden to a story tree: more on what's going in Culture House

Ryan McVay is on Great British Menu

I'm flying the flag for Sunderland on the Great British Menu

Sneak peek at Culture House in Keel Square

Sneak peek at Culture House ahead of its opening

The project shines a light on the stories of everyday Mackems

We're celebrating the unique characteristics and tales of Mackems

Mayor of Sunderland, Cllr Ehthesham Haque, centre, with Paul Callaghan and Sister Mary Scholastica

We're proud to have been awarded the Freedom of Sunderland

Ad Feature Ditch the departure lounge: discover no-fly European holidays by coach

MICHAEL AND ANNE LINSLEY MARK THE 100TH MEMBERSHIP MILESTONE AT THE FIRE
STATION

We're marking a milestone thanks to our loyal Sunderland customers

Lunar New Year celebrations are returning to Sunderland.

We're gearing up to celebrate the Year of the Horse in Sunderland

Some of the winners at the awards ceremony.

World record holder recognised at celebration of African community

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