Newcastle City Council pledges support for businesses and employers who are affected by COVID-19
More than 450 businesses in the city will receive funding worth £8.4m from Newcastle City Council next week to help them through the coronavirus pandemic. Newcastle City Council’s business support service are ensuring that all eligible businesses get access to government funding as quickly as possible as well as...
Rockliffe Hall appoints commercial director
Rockliffe Hall, the North’s only 5 AA Red Star Golf and Spa resort has appointed Teresa Kingston as Commercial Director. Teresa will join the 61-bedroom hotel, in Hurworth, County Durham, on Monday 16th March to oversee the sales, marketing and events teams and deliver a new commercial plan for...
Rockliffe Hall scoops two accolades at golf industry awards
Rockliffe Hall Golf has won two top accolades at the 59club Service Excellence Awards. The annual awards, celebrating their tenth anniversary this year, recognise some of the highest-profile and best-loved golf venues across Europe, honouring individuals, teams and the venues themselves. Jonny Dye scooped the Golf Retail Manager of...
Discover where stories come from at Seven Stories this Easter
Some people say that there are only seven types of story in all the world. Visitors to Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books, in Newcastle upon Tyne are being invited to discover if this can really be true in an exciting new exhibition due to open this...
Newcastle Cathedral’s famous characters appear larger than life
A two metre high outdoor art exhibition featuring some of Newcastle upon Tyne’s most interesting historical figures goes on display around the perimeter of Newcastle Cathedral today. Cathedral Characters is a collection of exciting illustrations created by students from Choppington Primary School, St Michael’s Church of England Primary School...
Royal visit to the International Centre for Life to mark landmark anniversary
The International Centre for Life in Newcastle upon Tyne was honoured by a visit from His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent on 5 March to mark the organisation’s 20th anniversary. Life was officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen in May 2000. The Duke of Kent’s visit also...
Jurys Inn Newcastle to host Emotional Intelligence event on 24 March
Speaker: Heather Baker, renowned speaker will explore the practical application of Emotional Intelligence Date & Time: 24 Mar 2020 17:30 – 19:30 Email: info@instam.org Phone: 01952 797396 Location: Jurys Inn, Scotswood Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4AD Be an emotionally intelligent leader Top PAs and EAs are emotionally intelligent...
Newcastle College Recognises Apprenticeship Stars
The region’s workforce of the future were recognised at the Newcastle College Apprenticeship Awards, part of National Apprenticeship Week 2020. Apprentices were shortlisted for seven awards recognising a range of qualities at the annual event. Fanni Szvetkov, a Customer Service Apprentice with JT Dove scooped the Special Recognition Award...
Young engineers Melissa and Maisie urge girls to apply for eight new engineering apprenticeships
Two aspiring female engineers at the North East’s largest bus company are hoping to inspire other women to follow in their footsteps, as part of ‘Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day’ (20 February). Melissa Millington and Maisie Hatch, two of Go North East’s finest engineering apprentices, are sharing their...
Mothers Day Weekend 20th-23rd March
MOTHER’S DAY AT MARCO PIERRE WHITE STEAKHOUSE BAR & GRILL NEWCASTLE Celebrate your mum with a special three-course sharing menu for £34.95 price per person, featuring our indulgent traditional roast with all the trimmings, created to be shared by all the family along with your favourite memories. We will...