Things To Do

Historical gems in Old Sunderland and the East End

12 historical gems to discover in Old Sunderland and the East End Katy Wheeler

An Audience with Sir Steve Redgrave is at The Fire Station on Saturday, April 15.

‘Greatest Olympian’ coming to Fire Station Tony Gillan

Business partners Martin Rogers and Ben Davis will open Kitt's in Durham

Sunderland businessman to open Durham's first pool room on Riverwalk development Katy Wheeler

Boy George is heading to the North East. Photo by Sarah Nekich

Boy George and Culture Club to play Durham's Riverside ground Katy Wheeler

A guide to Sunderland's parks

17 of Sunderland's best parks to visit for a walk Katy Wheeler

Cllr Claire Rowntree, Deputy Leader of Sunderland Council,right,celebrates the progress made at the new cafe soon to open at Elemore Country Park along with assistant manager of the new cafe Nicola McDonald,.

Cafe weeks away from opening as transformation of former colliery site continues Katy Wheeler

Ryhope's old cinema will screen films once more

Work underway on rebuilding Ryhope's landmark Grand Cinema at Beamish Museum Katy Wheeler

DJ Fat Tony will play Sunlun Calling this July

Fat Tony added to DJ line-up for Sunderland's new SunLun Calling festival Katy Wheeler

Southwick councillors Cllr. Michael Butler, Cllr Kelly Chequer with Cllr Stephen Foster, Deputy Chair of Sunderland City Council's North Area Committee and Southwick councillor, Cllr Alex Samuels at the site of the new play area which is part of the £740k improvement to Thompson Park

Work underway on £740,000 regeneration of Thompson Park Katy Wheeler

Newcastle Falcons enjoy a ballet lesson

Rugby players given a lesson in grace from ballet stars at the Sunderland Empire Katy Wheeler

Sunderland's historic Donnison School in the East End

A lesson on Sunderland's hidden gem girls' school Katy Wheeler

Fun Lovin' Criminals

Fun Lovin' Criminals to play Sunderland's Independent Katy Wheeler

Some of the notable Wearside women who've made a difference

19 Sunderland women who've made their mark Katy Wheeler

Sara Blackburn with one of her creations

Light festival and hip hop show will celebrate Sunderland's heritage Katy Wheeler

A website created for doggy dating (photo: Adobe)

Dogs go dating with launch of doggy dating service for beloved pets Nigel Booth

17Nineteen engagement officer Lily Daniels, left, with Angela Reed of Creative Calligraphy.

Beautiful calligraphy at 17Nineteen Tony Gillan

The Ocean at the End of the Lane Uk and Ireland Tour. Photography: (c) Brinkhoff-Moegenburg

What we thought of The Ocean at the End of the Lane at Sunderland Empire Katy Wheeler

Sunderland Symphony Orchestra

Sunderland Symphony Orchestra to stage free spring concert Katy Wheeler

The Sunderland Story is heading to the Empire stage

What to expect from The Sunderland Story as play about SAFC heads to the Empire Katy Wheeler

EastEnders star Charlie Brooks in a scene from the production. Copyright Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.

EastEnders star coming to the Empire Theatre Tony Gillan

It will be the first UK & Ireland tour

Disney's Aladdin to play Sunderland Empire on first ever UK & Ireland tour Katy Wheeler

DJ Sorley is hosting a Streetbox event at Pop Recs.

DJ Sorley to bring the party to Sunderland Katy Wheeler

St Peter's is gearing up for its 1350th anniversary

St Peter's Church gears up for 1350th anniversary celebrations Katy Wheeler

DakhaBrakha bring some wonderful Ukrainian folk music to the Fire Station in April.

Impressive Ukrainian folk musicians to visit Sunderland Tony Gillan

AutismAble is launching in Sunderland, hosted by Pop Recs.

Pop Recs to host service for adults with autism as it branches into Sunderland Ross Robertson

Going mad with Coco Pos at Bongo's Bingo

Bongo’s Bingo is the definitive bingo experience Chris Page

Sunderland four-piece Docksuns

Sunderland's Docksuns gear up for hometown show Katy Wheeler

The Bronze Age sun pendant, 1000-800 BC, is coming to Sunderland. © The Trustees of the British Museum.

Bronze Age treasures coming to Sunderland Tony Gillan

Celebrating Valentine's Day is an age old tradition (photo: Adobe)

The History and the long traditions associated with Valentine’s Day Steve Cain

In Ghana February 14 is National Chocolate Day (photo: Adobe)

Valentine’s Day passion celebrated around globe Nigel Booth

Northern Star Performing Arts students who will be performing on stage at the Sunderland Empire.

Northern Stars set to shine on the Sunderland Empire stage Katy Wheeler

Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart to bring Global Hits Summer 2023 tour to Durham's Riverside ground Katy Wheeler

Craig Revel Horwood returns as Miss Hannigan

Craig Revel Horwood announced for Annie at Sunderland Empire Katy Wheeler

Judge Jules. Picture by Ryan Dinham

Judge Jules to go large at Sunderland's The Point with Kevin & Perry soundtrack Katy Wheeler

From left: Lambton RC qualified coaches Dave, Matthew, Steven, Abbi, Kieran, Alex, Michelle and Wendy. Helen Smith Photography.

New rowing club is looking for members Tony Gillan

BBC Look North presenter Jeff Brown will share some of his favourite football memories, which might even include this one from Kieron Richardson in 2008.

SAFC talk and football exhibition Tony Gillan

The annual Penshaw Bowl at Herrington Country Park in a previous year.

Date set for Penshaw Bowl 2023 and other key Sunderland events Ross Robertson

Enjoy a romantic staycation with your Valentine

15 of the most romantic places to stay within an hour's drive of Sunderland Katy Wheeler

The Little Prince will be performed at The Fire Station on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 7 and 8. Picture by Jane Hobson.

Little Prince at the Fire Station Tony Gillan

Roker Pier tunnel tours start again in April

Inside Roker Pier's fascinating tunnel and lighthouse as tours reopen for 2023 Katy Wheeler

Queen Bey is heading back on tour this year

Beyoncé announced for Stadium of Light gig in 2023 as part of world tour Katy Wheeler

Great North Run 2023: What we know about the event so far including ballot entry, route and date. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Everything we know about the 2023 Great North Run so far Jason Button

Search is on for top paintball villain (photo: Getty Images)

Fire paintballs at the UK’s biggest villain Chris Page

Ken Devine opened Frederick Street Gallery in 2018

Gallery reopens giving people the chance to see fine art in progress Katy Wheeler

Our pets still need fresh air and exercise even in winter (photo: Adobe)

Dogs help owners chase away the January blues Nigel Booth

Ikos Odisia, Cofru

A great getaway to sunny climes and a restful break Chris Page

Some of the 34 community volunteers who will perform an episode of The Odyssey at The Fire Station.

Odyssey is coming to Fire Station Tony Gillan

Musicians working on Sweet Caroline include, from left, Ashleigh Lowes, Paige Temperley and Carol Bowden. Picture by Victoria Wai.

Women footballers needed to advise on new musical Tony Gillan

Embracing musical variety (photo: Adobe)

Treat your ears to this variety CD collection Kevin Bryan

Gaia will be at Durham Cathedral between July 10 and September 10.

Durham Cathedral showing Earth as seen from space Tony Gillan

You can play puzzles on our website

Sunderland Echo's latest puzzle answers By The Newsroom

Dog beach bans: The Sunderland beaches where dogs cannot be walked and the dates the rules are in place (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Where and when dog beach bans are in place across Sunderland in 2023 Jason Button