Katy Wheeler

“Ukrainians living in Sunderland had to flee their homeland, but this city can provide them with a safe place to rebuild their lives,” says a charity that supports migrants in Sunderland.

“It’s a place where older people can truly feel at home, supported and part of a caring community,” says the CEO of a Sunderland nursing home awarded a gold standard.

“Expect a night of dark disco, hellish house and blood-curdling Balearic beats,” say the DJs behind a post Halloween club night at one of the city centre’s newest venues.

Fancy a night at the theatre for free?

Seaham youngsters are enjoying a new outdoor wellbeing garden, designed to support learning, play and mental wellbeing.

A school celebrating 140 years in Sunderland has gained the praise of inspectors.

“I have been really taken aback by what they were able to discover from a simple eye test,” says a Washington grandma after her eye test led to the discovery of two tumours.

A Sunderland manufacturer is leading the way for sustainable passenger vehicles.

“Two years ago, I never thought I would open a place in the city centre, but all the changes that are happening are so exciting,” says a city businesswoman as she opens her latest brunch and coffee spot.

He’s a proud ambassador for the region who uses his influence to campaign for better housing conditions - and George Clarke is set to inspire the next generation in a new role.