Tyne Theatre & Opera House secure National Lottery funding to restore traditional seating in Gallery
The Tyne Theatre & Opera House, a Grade 1 listed Victorian theatre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, has been granted £247,500 of funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to undertake important... Read More
Britain’s Oldest Working Steam Locomotive to Star at Tanfield Railway’s 300th Anniversary Festival
This May, Tanfield Railway, the world’s oldest railway, will host a once-in-a-lifetime meeting of railway legends as Furness Railway No. 20, Britain’s oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive, steams into County Durham for the... Read More
Style Took Over The North East As Metrocentre’s SS25 Fashion & Beauty Weekend Dazzled Thousands
This weekend, Metrocentre welcomed thousands of visitors to its biggest Fashion & Beauty event yet, with an inspiring line-up of catwalk shows, expert-led masterclasses, and beauty experiences across two jam-packed days. Taking place on... Read More
Northumbria University and the International Centre for Life build on 15-year relationship to launch strategic partnership to inspire the next generation of scientists
Northumbria University and the International Centre for Life (Life) have agreed a new strategic partnership to boost science education and engagement across the North East. The new agreement builds on 15 years of collaboration... Read MoreRyder Architecture becomes Employee Ownership Trust
The award winning international design practice, headquartered in Newcastle, has become an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), as of 1 May 2025. Mark Thompson, managing director at Ryder, said: “Having recently celebrated our 70th... Read More
Ward Hadaway Appoints New Finance Director as Firm Grows National Presence
Ward Hadaway has appointed James Foster as its new Finance Director, strengthening its senior team during a period of significant growth for the firm. James brings extensive experience in venture capital and financial... Read More
OASIS vs BLUR THE BATTLE THAT ROCKED THE NATION
Reliving the heady summer of 1995 when heavyweights of Britpop, Blur and Oasis, went head-to-head in the greatest chart battle of all time, The Battle is a new comedy based (mostly) on real events,... Read More
Newcastle’s Historic Bond with Denmark to Be Celebrated in VE Day Service
VE Day 2025 marks 80 years since the end of World War II, with churches and communities across the country set to mark the occasion through special events and tributes. Newcastle Cathedral will commemorate... Read More
Cathedral Music Group for Little Ones Celebrates Its First Six Months
A music-making group at Newcastle Cathedral for children aged 0 to 5 and their grown-ups is set to return for its first session after Easter, on Thursday 1st May, having celebrated a successful first... Read More
New partnership to inspire the next generation of scientists
Northumbria University and the International Centre for Life (Life) have agreed a new strategic partnership to boost science education and engagement across the North East. The new agreement builds on 15 years of collaboration... Read MoreNewcastle Falcons to host Gloucester in final home game of 2024/25 season
Newcastle Falcons will conclude their 2024/25 home campaign on Friday May 16, welcoming Gloucester Rugby to Kingston Park Stadium for a 7.45pm kick-off in the Gallagher Premiership. Tickets are on general sale now, with... Read More