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KEEL Square in Sunderland’s city centre is set to welcome a show-stopping new focal point, featuring a giant immersive screen – thought to be one...

[Port of Tyne, UK, 19th March 2024] – The Port of Tyne, one of the UK’s leading deep-sea ports, is proud to announce that it...

At the heart of Sunderland’s smart transformation is a commitment to nurturing digital talent and fostering innovation. Proudly funding the Sunderland Digital Careers programme and...

Sunderland, UK – 4th March: Sunderland is set to embrace a new era of mobility with the arrival of the Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle (SAMS),...

A pioneering project in Sunderland is enabling 22 Community Digital Health Hubs to be rolled out, connecting people and tackling digital challenges such as limited...

As the sun sets on another remarkable year, it’s timely to reflect on the huge strides, innovations, and transformative moments that have defined our journey...

Reaching the final in Barcelona of the World Smart City Awards this month [November] was an honour, and it was a privilege to be able...

LOTI, London local government’s innovation team, explores Sunderland’s Smart City advancements in connectivity and innovation. Recently, members of the LOTI team, accompanied by representatives from...

Recently, we launched the Tech Mates programme, an internal initiative delivered by the Smart City team at Sunderland City Council. The programme aims to digitally...

The Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has announced the ten successful 5G Innovation Regions (5GIR), successfully granted a portion of over £36 million...

The latest SmartCitiesWorld podcast, featuring Liz St. Louis from Sunderland City Council and David Conway from Sunderland University, delves into Sunderland’s remarkable strides in establishing...

North East England’s smart city credentials will be showcased on the international stage on 7-8th November as a diverse regional delegation heads to Barcelona for...