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Find out what's been happening in Sunderland, with our MySunderland news. Here we bring you the latest updates and events from across the region...

The final countdown - one month to go to the Women's Rugby World Cup in Sunderland
With just a month to go until Sunderland hosts the opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, we've been taking a look at how to get involved in some of the activities going on in the city that day, as well as some of the practicalities as we get nearer the big game.

Line-up announced for this year's Elemore Family Music Festival
Elemores Family Music Festival is set to return to Sunderland's newest country park next month.

Stages is coming: Music. Art. Tech. All over Sunderland.
A major new festival is set to transform Sunderland this autumn - bringing together electronic music, digital art and cutting-edge technology for a week of unforgettable performances, talks and experiences. Celebrating Sunderland's growing reputation as a music city, the festival will shine a spotlight on the city's thriving cultural scene.

Roker gets ready for a free day of music, art and community activities
Residents are being invited to Roker on Saturday 19 July for a Back to the Bandstand event and the first of three Sunderland Art Festivals.

Pop sensation Anne-Marie to perform at Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Opening Show presented by O2
World Rugby and O2 today announce that global pop superstar, Anne-Marie, will play the Opening Show presented by O2 during the first match of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Friday 22 August, where England will take on USA.

Fun-filled summer activities in Sunderland
8 July, 2025

Hamilton stars fly the flag for the US
7 July, 2025

Work completes on pioneering construction academy
26 June, 2025