The Biscuit Factory partners with St Oswald’s Hospice to launch fundraising initiative
The Biscuit Factory, the UK’s largest independent commercial art gallery, is excited to announce a new partnership with St Oswald’s Hospice in Gosforth to support their vital services through a special fundraising initiative. The collaboration has been launched with a raffle featuring an original painting by renowned local artist,...
Grey Street event to celebrate the street’s transformation
Grey Street’s transformation is being celebrated in style by NE1 and Newcastle City Council on Saturday 12th October with a day packed with festivities befitting the iconic Georgian street, often named amongst the most beautiful in Europe. A curated programme of more than twenty pop-up performances by a host...
Newcastle International Airport Named Routes World Awards Overall Winner
Newcastle International Airport (NCL) has been crowned the Overall Winner at the Routes World Awards 2024, while also retaining the Under 5 Million passenger award for the second consecutive year. The airport was one of eight winners celebrated at the ceremony held during Routes World 2024 in Bahrain, which...
More details unveiled for Newcastle’s Christmas 2024
With Christmas fast approaching, Newcastle City Council has announced more exciting details about what will be on offer in the city. This year, Old Eldon Square will be the focus for a new festive family area with a whole host of Christmas activities to entertain all ages. And due...
Region showcases ambitions for the visitor economy to new tourism minister
This week (Monday 30 September) North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Destination North East England hosted new tourism minister Sir Chris Bryant at Newcastle College’s Chef Academy to showcase the region’s growth plans and potential for visitor economy. The dinner held at Newcastle College’s Chef’s Academy, saw students from...
2025 MOBO Awards to be held in Newcastle
Newcastle’s Utilita Arena will play host to the iconic MOBO Awards in 2025 The iconic MOBO Awards is excited to announce it is coming to the city of Newcastle for the first time ever. The ceremony is set to kick off the 2025 awards season, coming to you live...
Mark Spanton named as General Manager of Dakota Hotel Newcastle
Dakota Hotels have announced the appointment of Mark Spanton as General Manager for their Newcastle property, ahead of the Hotel’s opening in Spring 2025. Mark Spanton has been an integral part of the Dakota team since 2020, joining as Deputy General Manager of the boutique hotel group’s Manchester site....
Prestigious international accolade for Life’s Chief Executive Linda Conlon
Linda Conlon, Chief Executive of the International Centre for Life (Life) in Newcastle upon Tyne, has been honoured with the ultimate accolade from the U.S based body representing science centres and museums worldwide. Linda joins an elite group of Fellows of the Association of Science and Technology Centers, (ASTC)...
Bryan Adams returns to Utilita Arena Newcastle on 2025 ‘Roll With The Punches’ tour
Bryan Adams is set to embark on his ‘Roll With The Punches’ world tour in 2025, named after his soon to be announced new studio album. The tour will see Adams and his band performing across the globe throughout the entire year and follows closely on the heels of...
Ryecroft Glenton Continue Sponsorship of Newcastle Eagles
Financial high fliers Ryecroft Glenton have swooped to cement their special relationship with Newcastle Eagles for another season. The North East advisory heavyweights did the math and agreed to a continuation of their 2023/24 sponsorship deal. And that means men’s head coach Marc Steutel gets to roll back the...