Very positive double page spread in The Observer on the cultural and economic regeneration of Sunderland A city that is reversing decades of decline by replacing the lost industries of ships and coal with new creative industries that will make it a city where talent wants to live

There's a host of homegrown talent on the bill at next month's Summer Streets festival including headliners Field Music and TOM A SMITH sunderlandecho.com/whats-on/thing…

It’s the 10th Anniversary of Summer Streets What a line up Ross Millard has put together Katy Wheeler’s excellent Sunderland Echo article gives all the details Cliffe Park, Seaburn on 6&7 Jul It’s absolutely FREE so be there or be square (as we used to say) #MusicCity

Congratulations @HullCollegeGrp on winning Centre of the Year at this year's NCFE Aspiration Awards 👏 Hull College is a great example of a college that embraces technology and innovation Read their story ⤵️ ncfe.org.uk/all-articles/a… #Education #VocTech #Hull

Breaking: The new government has paused reforms to post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below, halting the planned defunding of some BTECs and other alternatives to T Levels feweek.co.uk/dfe-pauses-pos…

Well done to everyone at Sheepfolds Stables It is an amazing development with top quality restaurants and bars. Wishing it very success.

Sunderland central's new MP, Lewis Atkinson, makes a speech to the Bangladeshi community as he volunteers to help clean up the debris this morning #Sunderland

Clark!! 0-2 Sunderland AFC game over!!

Excellent piece by Jonathan Wilson ⁦Jonathan Wilson⁩ in ⁦The Guardian⁩ on how the people of Sunderland and our football club stand together against the rioters and the racists. theguardian.com/football/artic…

Full of butterflies ahead of today's preview of the #ACESupported COAL FACE Exhibition. Been entrusted with precious stories from lovely people & I hope my writing does them justice. I know Andy Martin's photography will! Redhills Durham Sunderland Culture The Cultural Spring UCL

So grateful for our staff who when given a challenge, rise to the occasion! I’m looking forward to seeing a brilliant forthcoming project that will shine a light on #Sunderland a place we are all so proud of. 🙏 to Sheepfolds Stables Rob Lawson for supporting.

Fantastic piece by Martin Hardy in The Times and The Sunday Times today on how an incredible start to the season for Sunderland AFC and the ongoing regeneration of the city has got the entire city believing again 🙌 thetimes.com/sport/football…

Early heads up ! I’m looking forward to raise funds for the Foundation of Light and their work. Some of my favourite images displayed on the Beacon big screen. Message me for info and help a great charity. Thank you.

BBC Radio Newcastle - Jeff Brown’s Sporting Greats, Welcome to Jeff Brown's Sporting Greats So this is what I’ve been up to for the past few months! Enjoy, and (please!) tell all your friends 😉 bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0k…

Ok so……. #sunderland

💼 No one said college governance is easy – but there are solutions ⬇️ Rob Lawson of Our Hull College on the challenges of fe college governor recruitment feweek.co.uk/governor-recru…

Trafalgar Square tonight…

#Tilthend Til The End 24/5/25

Ten more days, 12 more chances to visit ‘The Bench’ - tour details from carolewproductions.com/the-bench Lovely report from ⁦ITV News Tyne Tees⁩ 💕 itv.com/watch/news/sim…