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The biggest street food competition in the world will be parking up at The Fire Station's Parade Ground. 

Launched in 2009, the British Street Food Awards is all about recognising the best of the 10,000 new food heroes who are selling food on our streets – and the Northern Heat is coming to Sunderland for the first time in May.

This month's Sunniside Food Market is on the move! The British Street Food Awards are being hosted at The Fire Station, so find Sunniside Food Market there on 24 May!

Pop-up community market supports new and emerging food and drinks businesses across the North East.

Got an idea for a new business or want to know how you can make your existing business more successful? UK Startup & Scaleup Week is a 5-day, multi-venue, citywide festival that will inspire & educate you on how to start, grow & fund your business in Sunderland & the wider North East / North of England.

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Set in the summer of 1984 – Margaret Thatcher is in power, and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is on strike. At the Gay Pride March in London, a group of gay and lesbian activists decides to raise money to support the families of the striking miners. But there is a problem. The Union seems embarrassed to receive their support. 
 
But the activists are not deterred. They decide to ignore the Union and go direct to the miners. They identify a mining village in deepest Wales and set off in a minibus to make their donation in person. And so begins the extraordinary story of two seemingly alien communities who form a surprising and ultimately triumphant partnership.

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A regional exhibition and award ceremony to showcase and celebrate the amazing, joyous and innovative ideas of school pupils.

Get ready for a weekend filled with delicious food & drink, family fun, live entertainment, music and more!

Sunderland Food and Drink Festival 2025 is a great day out for all the family. From delicious Street Food to Fresh Produce and Local Favourites, to a jam-packed music and entertainment line-up. Plus, kids’ entertainment and much more – expect a fun-filled weekend. 

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A fantastic variety of handpicked artisan local gift shopping stalls located in the Bridges Shopping Centre in Sunderland. 
Stalls include handmade gifts, art, delicious homebakes, gourmet sweet treats, photography, keepsakes, pet accessories, pamper products and so much more! 

Entry is free. 

Artisan food and drink market, in conjunction with Local Heroes, will be held on the second Sunday of each month going forward. Visitors can wander around the many stalls and purchase from a range of local independent traders offering the very best produce, from crafted gifts to specialist breads and cakes, organic vegetables, charcuterie and more!

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CLICK HERE to book your free ticket