Belgian Steam Tram “Lucie” Joins Tanfield Railway’s Great North Festival of Railways
Tanfield Railway, the world’s oldest railway, is proud to announce the visit of a truly unique locomotive from overseas as part of its major May event, the Great North Festival of Railways. The eye-catching vertical boilered steam tram Lucie, built in 1890 by the John Cockerill Company of Seraing, Belgium,...
Work begins on new bar at Newcastle Theatre Royal
Work has begun at Newcastle Theatre Royal to transform the former DatBar into a new bar at 11 Market Street that will be open to members of the public and theatre audiences. Contractors Meldrum Facilities Ltd started work in April, stripping out fixtures and fittings and preparing the area...
Screen Alliance North launches industry wide working group to improve sustainability across productions in the North
The northern screen industry skills cluster is working closely with sustainability consultants Picture Zero to establish a new Sustainability Working Group to work with production professionals across the North of England. Made up of members representing a cross section of industry professionals who are interested in improving sustainable practices,...
Local talent set to make their mark at Newcastle Pride thanks to annual creative commission
Following this year’s call out for local artists, Northern Pride is excited to unveil the talented artists selected to take centre stage at the inaugural Newcastle Pride Fringe Festival and Newcastle Pride 2025, presented in partnership with NE1 and Newcastle City Council. Working together with Creative Central NCL and...
Beacons to be lit in VE Day tribute
Newcastle’s flambeau beacons will be lit on Thursday 8 May as the city takes part in a national commemoration to mark 80 years since Victory in Europe (VE) Day. Local people are invited gather on Ceremonial Way for a for a special event that will celebrate the eightieth anniversary...
2025 Mercury Prize moves to Newcastle
The Mercury Prize has announced its new 2025 host city, Newcastle, in partnership with Newcastle City Council and The North East Combined Authority. The dates for the 2025 event were also announced today. The shortlist of the twelve ‘Albums of the Year’ will be announced on Wednesday 10 September...
Nationally acclaimed free open-air move theatre – NE1’s Screen on the Green – returns to Newcastle this summer
One of Newcastle’s most beloved summertime attractions is gearing up for a grand return this June. NE1’s Screen on the Green, the free open-air cinema experience at Old Eldon Square in the heart of the city, will begin on June 30th and run until the end of August. Get...
Eagles women reach new heights with the Science of Basketball
Ambitious students are aiming high thanks to an aspirational scheme matching sport with education. During the last three seasons, the Newcastle Eagles women’s team have been inspiring the next generation by using basketball to boost learning. The club’s Science of Basketball programme focuses on science, technology, engineering...
Tyne Theatre & Opera House secure National Lottery funding to restore traditional seating in Gallery
The Tyne Theatre & Opera House, a Grade 1 listed Victorian theatre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, has been granted £247,500 of funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to undertake important restoration work to the gallery tier of the heritage venue. The work, made possible thanks...
Britain’s Oldest Working Steam Locomotive to Star at Tanfield Railway’s 300th Anniversary Festival
This May, Tanfield Railway, the world’s oldest railway, will host a once-in-a-lifetime meeting of railway legends as Furness Railway No. 20, Britain’s oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive, steams into County Durham for the Great North Festival of Railways. Built in 1863, the 0-4-0 tender engine will run passenger...