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Latest News
NewcastleGateshead Quays regeneration scheme awarded £7m from government’s Getting Building Fund
by Molly Lymn | 19th March 2021 |
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...
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Do you know a local hero who deserves a star on Tyneside’s ‘Walk of Fame’?
by Deb Bell | 5th February 2020 |
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...
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World-renowned architects appointed for Gateshead Quays
by Shelley Johnson | 6th November 2017 |
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...
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Saltwell Park judged “The People’s Choice”
by Shelley Johnson | 17th October 2017 |
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...
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Plans for ‘unique’ urban garden on Gateshead Quays
by Shelley Johnson | 16th October 2017 |
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...
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£200 million Arena, and Conference and Exhibition Centre boost for North East
by Lisa Kelly | 19th July 2017 |
A new multi million pound, state of the art entertainment arena, and conference and exhibition centre is set for the North East as plans by Gateshead Council push forward. Gateshead Council in partnership, with...
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Gateshead’s budget challenge
by Shelley Johnson | 14th March 2017 |
Gateshead Council’s budget for the year ahead includes huge reductions in spending whilst focusing on providing services in new and more efficient ways, generating additional income and investing to help boost economic growth. Cabinet...
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Showcase Gateshead Reception
by Lisa Kelly | 10th August 2016 |
The Mayor of Gateshead, Councillor Allison Thompson, invites you to an evening of networking in the delightful surroundings of St Mary’s Heritage Centre, Oakwellgate, Gateshead NE8 2AU. The reception will celebrate and showcase local...
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