To those in Sunderland, the Vaux Brewery remains iconic. It was a major employer in the city for almost 200 years and was well-known for Samson Bitter, Scorpion Lager, and of course, Double Maxim ...

A LONG-RUNNING planning wrangle over the former Vaux brewery site in Sunderland has formally ended with confirmation that the city now owns the land.

Vaux brewery operated in Sunderland for 162 years before it closed in 1999. The sculpture will feature two dray horses, that were used by the brewery and frequently seen in the city centre.

Given the original Vaux’s sponsorship ties with Sunderland Football Club, Mr Smith is hoping that it will prove popular with Black Cats fans heading to the Stadium of Light just minutes away.

TV presenter and acclaimed architect, George Clarke has invested in Sunderland’s Vaux Brewery following the rebirth of the iconic brand. News you can trust since 1873 Sign In ...

Technology company Asset55 is bringing 30 new jobs to Sunderland after signing a deal to move on to the former Vaux site. The firm, which provides software and supporting consultancy to the global ...

Supermarket giant Tesco bought the 26-acre Vaux site in 2001, but several development plans were blocked. After years of legal rows, Tesco has now agreed to sell to Sunderland City Council for an ...

Vaux is the first of five areas of the city to be developed in a 20-year regeneration scheme managed by Siglion, the development company working in partnership with Sunderland City Council.

To those in Sunderland, the Vaux Brewery remains iconic. It was a major employer in the city for almost 200 years and was well-known for Samson Bitter, Scorpion Lager, and of course, Double Maxim. The ...

A 10-year wrangle over the future of a former brewery site in the centre of Sunderland has been settled.

A 10-year wrangle over the future of a former brewery site in the centre of Sunderland has been settled. Supermarket giant Tesco bought the 26-acre Vaux site in 2001, but several development plans ...