We heard our city mentioned quite a bit on X last night… well it’s hardly surprising isn’t it, given we’re a city brimming with possibilities. Here’s a thread of some of the things we really❤️about Sunderland 👇

This Saturday 📆 & every fourth Saturday of the month in 2025! @LocalHeroesNE is back in Sunniside Gardens, Sunderland! 🥘 Sunniside Food Market ⏰️ 10am - 4pm 📍 Sunniside Gardens, Sunderland Trader list announced weekly! https://t.co/DzrAy89ZgG

Kids Go Free this Half Term! 😁 🚌 From 25 October to 2 November, up to three children aged 11 and under can travel FREE on the bus when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket or pass. Whether you're heading to the coast, exploring museums, or enjoying autumn adventures -

This Saturday 📆 & every fourth Saturday of the month in 2025! 👻🎃 @LocalHeroesNE is back in Sunniside Gardens, Sunderland! 🥘 Sunniside Food Market ⏰️ 10am - 4pm 📍 Sunniside Gardens, Sunderland Trader list announced weekly! https://t.co/Nnyco8Bkpq

Do you love taking photographs? Do you love Sunderland? Do you love taking photographs of Sunderland? If the answer is yes! Then you might be interested that Sunderland residents are being asked to submit photos 📸 of local places that matter to them as part of a city-wide

2/2 Don’t miss the fun in Keel Square from 12pm • Live entertainment • Mascots Samson & Delilah • SAFC fan parade @ 2pm across the bridge • Meet & greet with former SAFC players Join the sea of red and white to mark this special moment for Sunderland!

📣Keel Crossing opens permanently on 18 Oct! Sunderland’s new footbridge which links the former Vaux site to Sheepfolds & the Stadium of Light will open at 1.30pm on the 18th October just in time for the Sunderland vs Wolves match ⚽ 1/2

Kids Go Free this Half Term! 😁 🚌 From 25 October to 2 November, up to three children aged 11 and under can travel FREE on the bus when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket or pass. Whether you're heading to the coast, exploring museums, or enjoying autumn adventures -

This Saturday 📆 & every fourth Saturday of the month in 2025! @LocalHeroesNE is back in Sunniside Gardens, Sunderland! 🥘 Sunniside Food Market ⏰️ 10am - 4pm 📍 Sunniside Gardens, Sunderland Trader list announced weekly! https://t.co/M6pCOCAzUN

🚍 September is Catch the Bus Month Celebrate sustainable travel with discounted fares across Sunderland: 🟢 £1 single / £3 day ticket for under 21s 🟢 £2.50 adult single fare cap 🟢 £6.80 Tyne & Wear Day Rover 🟢 £7.50 All Day Anywhere Saver 🚌 https://t.co/jABzd9BsMy

🚍 September is Catch the Bus Month Celebrate sustainable travel with discounted fares across Sunderland: 🟢 £1 single / £3 day ticket for under 21s 🟢 £2.50 adult single fare cap 🟢 £6.80 Tyne & Wear Day Rover 🟢 £7.50 All Day Anywhere Saver 🚌 https://t.co/z3632FDBJJ

Go North-East Passenger Survey - have your say 🚌 Go NE would like to improve their bus services and make travelling with them better Please take a few minutes to complete their short survey and let them know your thoughts 💭 👉🏼 https://t.co/mO6kC65Bvb

🚍 September is Catch the Bus Month Celebrate sustainable travel with discounted fares across Sunderland: 🟢 £1 single / £3 day ticket for under 21s 🟢 £2.50 adult single fare cap 🟢 £6.80 Tyne & Wear Day Rover 🟢 £7.50 All Day Anywhere Saver 🚌 https://t.co/6gUk9iNyfz

🎉 Omniplex Sunderland has had a makeover🎉 Plush seating ✅ Sleek finishes ✅ Your movie nights just got a serious upgrade🍿 🎬 Celebrate with tickets from £4 online Fri 5 – Sun 7 Sept 📍 Online only. T&Cs apply. 🎟️ Book now https://t.co/cRCZS6qfTX #£4Tickets #WeekendPlans

🎉 Omniplex Sunderland has had a makeover🎉 Plush seating ✅ Sleek finishes ✅ Your movie nights just got a serious upgrade🍿 🎬 Celebrate with tickets from £4 online Fri 5 – Sun 7 Sept 📍 Online only. T&Cs apply. 🎟️ Book now https://t.co/Rxzk9YfIP7 #£4Tickets #WeekendPlans

🎉 Omniplex Sunderland has had a makeover🎉 Plush seating ✅ Sleek finishes ✅ Your movie nights just got a serious upgrade🍿 🎬 Celebrate with tickets from £4 online Fri 5 – Sun 7 Sept 📍 Online only. T&Cs apply. 🎟️ Book now https://t.co/aAKrdYRgg6 #£4Tickets #WeekendPlans

🚍 September is Catch the Bus Month Celebrate sustainable travel with discounted fares across Sunderland: 🟢 £1 single / £3 day ticket for under 21s 🟢 £2.50 adult single fare cap 🟢 £6.80 Tyne & Wear Day Rover 🟢 £7.50 All Day Anywhere Saver 🚌 https://t.co/vkFjP35sp6

The Red Roses 🌹 are taking over England this summer... and Sunderland is proud to be at the ♥️ of the action! Big thanks to @Timmytammy8 , former England Rugby Union player and Sunderland resident for taking part in this video 👏🏻

There’s just two weeks to go until the rugby elites descend on our city and there’s still time to be a part of the action. Head to 👉🏻 https://t.co/oc5Pj4GAgk for tickets❗ #WomensRugbyWorldCup #ThisEnergyNeverStops #RWC2025

This Saturday 📆 & every fourth Saturday of the month in 2025! @LocalHeroesNE is back in Sunniside Gardens, Sunderland! 🥘 Sunniside Food Market ⏰️ 10am - 4pm 📍 Sunniside Gardens, Sunderland Trader list announced weekly! https://t.co/6XK7K1N7UT

🏉Only one month to go to the Women’s Rugby World Cup! Don’t miss your chance to be part of an unforgettable weekend of rugby, as England's Red Roses take on the USA at the @StadiumOfLight on 22nd Aug. Info and tickets at👉 https://t.co/QsCXgJrZB1 #RWC2025 #ThisEnergyNeverStops