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Sunderland Primary School pupils celebrated Earth Day at Mowbray Park Community Gardens

Media team , 27 April 2026 14:24

Year 2 pupils from Hudson Road Primary School marked Earth Day on Wednesday 22 April by enjoying a morning of creativity and outdoor exploration inspired by the arrival of blossom across Sunderland.

One Big Summer launch weekend brings free arts and music to Keel Square and High Street West this May

Media team , 27 April 2026 11:09

Sunderland is set to kick off One Big Summer with a free three‑day celebration of creativity, culture and community from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May. Keel Square and High Street West will be transformed into a vibrant festival space celebrating local arts and music. Taking place in tandem with Radio 1's Big Weekend, the event will showcase the best of Sunderland's home‑grown talent and community spirit.

One Big Summer by the sea

Media team , 24 April 2026 12:39

Indie rock band Embrace and Britpop icons Ocean Colour Scene are the latest headliners to be announced as part of Sunderland's One Big Summer programme.