Million pound boost for Sunderland Glass Centre
Sunderland National Glass Centre is to receive £2.25 million investment for a re-develoment programme.
The centre has attracted investment from a number of sources including Arts Council England's and the University of Sunderland.
The centre is currently closed and will reopen in the summer.
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