13th February 2025
DWF announces 12 promotions in Newcastle
DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced 12 promotions in Newcastle. As part of its annual promotions process, DWF has promoted Amy Ruffle, Lana Imrie, and Alex Cudden to senior associate. Gabriella Slater, Harry Thomson, and Michelle Elliott have been promoted to associate, while...
13th February 2025
Stradivarius signs at Metrocentre with 10,000 sq ft regional debut
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Stradivarius has signed at Metrocentre, marking the brand’s first location in the North East and further underscoring the destination’s regional dominance in attracting the latest and most sought-after fashion brands. Stradivarius will open an almost 10,000 sq ft space in lower Red...
13th February 2025
A pit disaster commemoration, restored on TV’s The Repair Shop, donated to Beamish Museum
A mining disaster commemorative serviette, restored on TV show The Repair Shop, has been donated to Beamish Museum’s collection ahead of the anniversary of the tragedy. The West Stanley Pit Disaster on 16th February 1909, claimed the lives of 168 men and boys. The commemorative serviette, made from crepe...
12th February 2025
Solicitor appointed trustee at young women’s educational charity
Lawyer Lydia Stewart has become a trustee of Choysez, an alternative education charity for disadvantaged and vulnerable young women in Northumberland. Lydia, a solicitor in the Muckle LLP Real Estate team, visited Choysez in Bedlington to find out more about the charity’s work, which has been providing alternative classroom...
12th February 2025
Mother Mercy secures its place among the UK’s Top 50 cocktail bars of 2025
Mother Mercy, Newcastle’s acclaimed cocktail bar, has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s finest drinking destinations, earning a coveted place in the UK’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars 2025 list. This prestigious accolade highlights the venue’s continued dedication to crafting exceptional cocktails and delivering outstanding hospitality. ...
11th February 2025
Into The Light Place Partnership to Open New Mentorship Scheme
Into the Light’s skills hub, hosted by Beamish Museum, to increase opportunities in the creative and cultural sector is looking for mentors who would like to get involved. The County Durham Creative and Cultural Skills Hub is part of the county-wide Into the Light programme, which aims to cultivate...
11th February 2025
Newcastle Falcons and Kingston Park to host international rugby as England U20s take on Scotland U20s
Newcastle Falcons’ Kingston Park will once again welcome international rugby as England Under-20s take on Scotland Under-20s in the Men’s U20s Six Nations on Friday 21 February, with kick-off at 7.15pm. England U20s arrive in the North East as the reigning World and Six Nations champions, having claimed both...
7th February 2025
Luxury Redefined: Dakota Hotels set to debut Newcastle location this Spring
Dakota is delighted to reveal that bookings are now open, ahead of its early spring launch. Guests can look forward to experiencing some of the city’s largest and most luxurious bedrooms and suites. Perfectly positioned on St. Ann’s Wharf, overlooking the riverside promenade, the waterfront hotel will house 118...
7th February 2025
A perfect pairing: Blacks Corner arrives at the Fenwick Food Hall this Valentine’s Day
FENWICK welcomes one of the region’s finest eateries, Blacks Corner, to its iconic Fenwick Food Hall. From Friday 14th February 2025, food lovers will be able to experience a curated selection of British farmhouse cheeses and artisan charcuterie, expertly paired with hand-picked organic wines at the retailer’s Newcastle flagship...
7th February 2025
Signs and symbols inspire Baltic’s Big Days Out during February half term
Taking inspiration from current exhibition Ax·is Mun·di by Newcastle-based artist Mani Kambo, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art has unveiled a special family-friendly programme of events and activities for February half term celebrating the world of signs, symbols and their meaning. Big Days Out takes place from Wednesday 26 February to Sunday 2 March,...