MetroCentre welcomes Greggs and Newcastle United to town square
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced the signing of two iconic Newcastle-born institutions at top 5 super regional mall, Metrocentre. Greggs and Newcastle United are set to open in Upper Town Square later this year, underscoring the destination’s commitment to working with local hero businesses and bringing forward the latest...
INNSiDE Road Runners returns to INNSiDE by Meliá
A free, social, guided 5km group run, starting and ending at INNSiDE UK hotels in Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle. Enjoy a post-run hydration session at the hotel, including fresh fruit, juices and pastries. INNSiDE Road Runners is in collaboration with local running communities Dockside Runners Liverpool, Croissant Club Manchester and...
‘Joseph’ cast announced to join Joe McElderry as Pharaoh
The full cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat who will appear alongside the previously announced South Shields-born X Factor winner Joe McElderry as ‘Pharaoh’ has been revealed and will take to the Newcastle Theatre Royal stage (Tue 10 – Sun 15 Jun 2025). Joining him as narrator...
The Offspring announce Utilita Arena Newcastle date to celebrate brand new album
Following last weeks release of their highly anticipated new album SUPERCHARGED, US punk legends THE OFFSPRING can now announce that they will return to the UK for a headline tour in November 2025 including a date at Utilita Arena Newcastle on Saturday 15th November 2025. This is the bands...
The Best Places to Visit, Dine, Stay and Experience in North East England Shortlisted in Prestigious Awards
The shortlist for the North East England Tourism Awards has been revealed, as a spotlight is shined on the North East’s tourism hotspots. For more than 20 years, the North East England Tourism Awards have helped to champion the region’s vibrant and diverse multi-million-pound tourism and hospitality sector and...
Fenwick and Greggs team up to launch UK’s most premium Greggs
This October, Fenwick is proud to collaborate with Greggs for the second year to bring diners another unforgettable experience. Following the phenomenal success of Bistro Greggs at Fenwick Newcastle in 2023, which saw over 8,000 covers within the one-month period, the two North East institutions are teaming up to...
Shipley Art Gallery’s ‘Recovery through Ceramics’ Programme shortlisted for the Museums Change Lives Awards – Best Small Museum Project
The Shipley Art Gallery has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award presented by the Museums Association. The Museums Change Lives Awards celebrate the achievements of museums that are making a difference to the lives of their audiences and communities across the UK. The Shipley Art Gallery’s ‘Recovery through...
John Bishop celebrates 25 years in comedy with Newcastle 2025 date
On 2 October 2000, John Bishop stepped onto the stage at the Frog and Bucket in Manchester to perform his first ever comedy gig in front of just a handful people. John was working by day in the pharmaceutical industry, but that night, as he picked up the mic...
BBC One’s Gladiators takeover Metrocentre for an action-packed day
Cast members of the iconic BBC One TV show Gladiators are coming to Metrocentre on Saturday, 26th October for an unmissable day of fun and excitement. Visitors to Metrocentre will have the chance to meet their favourite Gladiators, capture photos, and participate in an inflatable version of the famous duel event, where...
Audiobooks Studio launched for North East
New Writing North and publishers Hachette UK have opened a dedicated new audiobook recording studio in the North East. Sounds Good Audiobooks is based within Northumbria University’s city centre campus in the heart of Newcastle. The studio has officially announced commercial production with its first frontlist audiobook, Barrowbeck by...