Sunderland Now

[...] areas nationally to be home to a Digital Catapult. Councillor Paul Watson, leader of Sunderland City Council, said that the sector’s growth is starting to really accelerate in Sunderland and indeed [...]

[...] industries sector. SCENe is an initiative of the Business and Investment Team of Sunderland City Council.’ Sunderland’s Friendship Agreement with Washington DC was first signed in June [...]

[...] that access is as straightforward as possible. Councillor Paul Watson, leader of Sunderland City Council and chair of the port board, said: “The successful use of the lines – with the [...]

[...] £200 million annually for the local economy. Councillor Harry Trueman, deputy leader of Sunderland City Council, said: “We are proud to be supporting Shine Sunderland and are looking forward to the [...]

[...] right across the force. It was the culmination of a long-running investigation by Northumbria Police to target those burgling homes across the region. The investigation included more than 50 [...]

[...] theft and are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 ext 69191 quoting reference 712 280115 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. [...]

[...] the unit had the potential to produce 2.5 million litres of illicit fuel a year. Northumbria Police also seized 3,200 litres of illegal diesel as well as fuel pumps. No arrests have [...]

[...] who may have witnessed anything suspicious or who has any information is asked to call Northumbria police on 101 ext 69191, quoting reference 409 15/02/15, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 [...]

[...] in new services for customers, which plays a key role in creating more jobs to boost the local economy.” Christine Allenson continued: “To win three times in a row is unprecedented and against the [...]

[...] around 14,000 people in the city and generates more than £200 million annually for the local economy. Councillor Harry Trueman, deputy leader of Sunderland City Council, said: “We are [...]

[...] to the next level.  And in return, Coatsink is making a healthy contribution to the local economy, creating more and more stable, high-value jobs – and jobs that we hope to sustain long [...]

[...] more running at the port of Sunderland.  Network Rail is committed to supporting the local economy and to promoting the use of rail freight.  Reconnecting this line supports both of those [...]

[...] Bradford in the FA Cup and continuing when West Bromwich Albion visit Wearside in the Barclays Premier League. “Today, 20 bad minutes, lots of missed chances plus their goalkeeper being man of the [...]

[...] the disappointing aspect on Tuesday night,” O’Shea added. “After the game the Barclays Premier League is very unforgiving and you can’t give any team, no matter their position in the [...]

[...] so we need to go again and try to get a win in the FA Cup before pushing on in the Barclays Premier League. “It is going to be a tough game but I think we should be going there and beating [...]

[...] of events, run in conjunction with the centre’s Thursday late night shopping, organised by Sunderland BID. The project, created by Leeds-based arts group Invisible Flock, gives people the chance to [...]

[...] vouchers will definitely help get us there,” she said. Ken Dunbar, Chief Executive of Sunderland BID said the competition had been a huge success. “Not only did shoppers get a chance to [...]

[...] , the Chief Executive of the Business Improvement District (BID) and many of the retailers. Sunderland BID is the driving force behind the late night events, which includes a weekly programme of [...]

[...] and Costel Pantilimon. However, a further alteration was forced on Poyet before kick-off as Connor Wickham – originally named on the team sheet – was replaced by Steven Fletcher. The Scot joined [...]

[...] in last Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Swansea City after undergoing surgery. Meanwhile, Connor Wickham also has a “great chance” to return against the Hoops with Jack Rodwell’s fitness battle [...]

[...] ’s header. Bobby Zamora scored on the stroke of half time to make it 2-0 after both Fer and Connor Wickham had hit the woodwork at either end. “We lost because of the way we played in the first 20 [...]

Recruitment drive unveiled as bank scoops top contact centre award for third time. Barclays Contact Centre in Sunderland has announced plans to creat [...]

More than 1,000 jobs will be available at a top talent showcase in Sunderland this week at the Stadium of Light on Thursday 12 February between 10am a [...]

1,065 jobs were offered at Shine, a top talent showcase in Sunderland, where candidates had the chance to show off their skills to 15 employers and se [...]