Sunderland business, Port Independent, launches its first womenswear collection
Port Independent is an established street wear and vintage clothing shop that is located in St Thomas’ Street, Sunderland. The store has been trading for around three years and has proven to be extremely popular attracting people of all ages.
Independent jewellery brand, Malaika Ceramics, set to take Sunderland by storm
Lois Gray, 49, is an A&E worker and talented jewellery maker who is currently working on her own business, Malaika Ceramics. Lois is an extremely determined individual who would love nothing more than to be able to quit her job
The rise of the mobile beautician
Recently there has been a large increase in beauticians setting up their own mobile beauty businesses. With the rise of on-the-go salons, people are stating that this might just be an increasing hobby, but a lot of qualified beauticians are saying
WATCH: The Bridges debut SS16 trends in an exclusive Fashion Weekend
Models graced the catwalk in spring/summer collections from retailers including Debenhams, Topshop, Next and Van Mildert. Daily fashion shows took place from Thursday 21st through to Sunday 24th April, where models debuted the latest SS16 trends. To coincide with the fashionable
CLOSED COMPETITION: Vote for the winner of our Street Style Competition
**PLEASE NTOE THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED AND THE WINNER HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED** Last weekend, April 21 – 24, the Bridges showcased the ultimate Fashion weekend here in Sunderland. From daily fashion shows, featuring the latest spring summer styles available in
Sunderland students to take part in Retail Sector day to help them onto the career ladder
As part of the city’s Work Discovery Sunderland programme, young people are given the chance to attend a range of Sector Days, which showcase the variety of careers available across a particular industry. On Thursday March 17, pupils from a number
Sunderland Retail and Style Awards Shortlist Announced
On April 23 the city will mark its first Retail and Style Awards, combining two of Sunderland’s top events for the first time. The event, which will feature a three course dinner, live entertainment and a fashion show, will honour top businesses
Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby guilty of drink driving
The Celebrity Big Brother winner was caught in a Range Rover in the early hours of January 28 after drinking on the train home from London to Newcastle. After being pulled over by two police officers who witnessed her weaving down
University of Sunderland launches Cosmetics degree to meet growing industry demands
A new degree has been created by a North East university to connect graduates with the growing cosmetics, personal care and fragrance industry - worth approximately £17 billion to the UK each year. The University of Sunderland has designed its new
It’s Time to Face the Music: X Factor comes to Sunderland
The UK’s favourite singing show, The X Factor, is back and on the lookout for the next big breakout music stars as they travel the length and breadth of the country on the 2016 audition tour. The tour will be visiting
BRITS nominee brings soul to Sunderland Retail and Style Awards
Izzy Bizu, who was one of three performers in the running for the prestigious award - whose past winners include Adele, Sam Smith and James Bay - will be joining headliners Lawson at Sunderland’s Retail and Style Awards at the
Top ten things North East Mams always say
Today (Sunday, March 8) sees mothers and other female loved ones from across the world being celebrated. In the North East, mothers have their sayings and we want to celebrate them. Here are the top ten sayings from mothers in the North