Sunderland News

Planning your Sunderland trip? Whether you’re looking for things to do in Sunderland such as events and attractions, to make your Sunderland visit run smoothly or are planning where to stay in Sunderland, you’ll find everything you need for your Sunderland holiday on Whats On In Sunderland.com. Our What’s On Sunderland guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Sunderland – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to Sunderland by checking out our Sunderland News and Events page.

See what's on in Sunderland. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.

Sunderland News January 30, 2023

Lotto results LIVE: Winning Thunderball and Lotto numbers for Wednesday, February 2
by ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Aaron Morris, Zac Sherratt) on February 1, 2023 at 4:59 pm
The National Lottery Lotto draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, February 2 - full results and the winning ticket here
Greggs launches 11 new menu items and they are all available in North East - see full list here
by ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Ruby Flanagan, Sonia Sharma) on February 1, 2023 at 3:10 pm
The new products, which are being trialled in the North East, include Chicken Katsu Loaded Wedges, Sweet Chilli Chicken Wraps and BBQ Crispy Chicken Ciabatta Rolls
Beyonce announces date in Sunderland as part of Renaissance world tour
by ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Elly Rewcastle) on February 1, 2023 at 2:42 pm
Queen Bey is returning to the North East for one night as part of her long-awaited world tour, here's what we know so far...
Self-driving shuttle bus service to be piloted in Sunderland after £6m cash injection
by ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (David Huntley) on February 1, 2023 at 12:31 pm
The Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle project will trial three self-driving zero emission Aurrigo Auto-Shuttles

TV Weatherman swaps Cayman Islands for new life on the Metro
by Tom Patterson on February 1, 2023 at 5:40 pm
A TV weatherman from ‘an island paradise’ has given it all up for a job on the Metro system.
Why you heard bagpipes in Sunderland today: Serenade for topping out ceremony at new Maker and Faber buildings on former Vaux site
by Kevin Clark on February 1, 2023 at 3:09 pm
The latest additions to Sunderland’s skyline have moved a stylish step closer to completion.
Man taken to hospital after being ‘brought to safety’ during Wearmouth Bridge incident in Sunderland
by Neil Fatkin on February 1, 2023 at 12:57 pm
A man has been taken to hospital after being “brought to safety” following an incident early this morning (Wednesday February 1) on the Wearmouth Bridge.
More in Sunderland identify as 'not religious'
by Sonja Tutty on February 1, 2023 at 12:46 pm
More people under the age of 40 in Sunderland opted for "no religion" in the last census than identified as Christian, the data shows.