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A new scheme has been launched to tackle the number of burglaries that occur in empty properties in the Hendon and East End area.  Led by Sunderland City Council and working in partnership with Back on the Map and Northumbria Police, it aims to reduce criminal behaviour and burglaries in the area.

Read more about Smartwater crime prevention scheme for empty properties

Theatre performance and drama workshop: A Twist of Lemon
Performance date: Thursday 4 September
Venue: Sunderland Bangladeshi Community Centre

Read more about A Twist of Lemon - Theatre performance and drama workshop

Hundreds of enterprising women are expected to descend on the Quayside Exchange building in Sunderland's East End for the city's biggest every women's business event.

Read more about Huge business event targets women in the city

The third annual Back on the Map Employment and Enterprise awards were a showcase for the achievement and determination of residents and businesses from across Hendon and the East End. 

Read more about Just the job - Employment and Enterprise Awards 2008

Business and curry are on the menu at a Sunderland city-centre Indian restaurant as part of plans to boost enterprise across Hendon and the East End.

Read more about Spice Up Your Business With a Curry!

ONE of the region's leading social enterprise experts is heading up a new £1.6 million drive to transform Hendon and the East End by boosting business and creating jobs.

Read more about Top expert heads up enterprise drive