Support and grant money available for Gateshead businesses to make a difference
The award-winning Innovate for Good (I4G) programme is set to be rolled out in Gateshead later this month following backing from Gateshead Council. Gateshead Council and North East BIC are seeking the next generation... Read More
NewcastleGateshead venues unite in £150m Covid fightback
Venues across Newcastle and Gateshead have united in a major campaign to bounce back from Covid and recapture the £150m a year business events and meetings market. A total of 35 venues ranging from... Read More
New housing in Gateshead, including autism-friendly homes
This year Gateshead Council is proud to be delivering a multi-million pound mixed-tenure development at Whitley Court, Wrekenton. An ex-brownfield site, which previously housed garages and other council buildings, will see 44 new homes... Read More
New service ‘levels up’ prospects for Gateshead job seekers
In response to a call from Government for innovative ideas designed to tackle community renewal, a new partnership has been formed in Gateshead to support people into employment. The ‘Future You’ partnership joins five... Read More
Festival of Rescue to astonish crowds on Newcastle & Gateshead Quayside
On the 17 and 18 of September spectators on Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside will be in awe of the 2021 UKRO Challenge – Festival of Rescue being hosted by Tyne and Wear Fire and... Read More
UK Athletics and Gateshead step in to host Diamond League fixture
UK Athletics can confirm that it will host the Müller Grand Prix Gateshead on 23 May at the Gateshead International Stadium. Rabat, which was due to host the opening Diamond League fixture on the... Read More
NewcastleGateshead Quays regeneration scheme awarded £7m from government’s Getting Building Fund
NewcastleGateshead Quays – the landmark arena-led regeneration scheme on the banks of the NewcastleGateshead quayside – has been awarded £7m from government’s Getting Building Fund to support the creation of the new events destination... Read More
Do you know a local hero who deserves a star on Tyneside’s ‘Walk of Fame’?
More local heroes are to be honoured with stars on Newcastle and Gateshead’s own “walk of fame.” Up to four inspirational community champions, great minds, captains of industry, or stars of sport, stage, or... Read MoreWorld-renowned architects appointed for Gateshead Quays
Key members of the design team for the new £200m regional arena and conference and exhibition centre for Gateshead Quays have been appointed. Three firms of architects are now in place to plan the... Read More
Saltwell Park judged “The People’s Choice”
Gateshead’s Saltwell Park has been declared one of the 10 most popular parks in the UK. More than 73,000 park goers from throughout Britain nominated their favourite park in a competition organised by Keep... Read More
Plans for ‘unique’ urban garden on Gateshead Quays
Ambitious plans by Chelsea Flower Show gold medalist and TV garden designer Diarmuid Gavin to set up a “majestic and unique” urban garden on the banks of the Tyne have been unveiled today. The... Read More