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Life launches a 10-day celebration of science

Life Science Centre today (8 March) launches a 10-day celebration of science for all ages to mark the start of British Science Week, which this year coincides with International Women’s Day. Families, adults and schools can take part in live shows, panel discussions and interactive workshops to explore science...

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Poignant new show about growing up embarks on Spring tour across the North

A brand new thought-provoking contemporary theatre show capturing the lived experience of young people is touring across the North East and North West this Spring. Mortal Fools Ensemble Young Company are bringing new production, Inevitable? to venues across the North in a highly anticipated Spring tour. The tour will...

Carrie stood on a train platform next to the front of a Lumo train smiling to camera.

TRAIN-blazers: Lumo breaks rail industry mould with female apprenticeship

Some 95% of Lumo’s operational workforce has come through the Newcastle-based business’s apprentice programme in partnership with Train’d Up. In the past three years, 29 females have completed the training compared to 27 males. Carrie Million, a newly qualified customer driver with Lumo, is proud of the promising rise...

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Major studio development in Sunderland is the next step for the region’s film and TV industry

Today’s announcement of the trailblazing devolution deal agreed between the Government and North East in the Spring budget will equip the region with the tools it needs to make the Crown Works Studios development in Sunderland a reality, further proving that there has never been a better time to...

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Lifting the lid on the rise of toxic influencers

Newcastle’s Life Science Centre is lifting the lid on the rise of toxic influencers and why their controversial content resonates with so many people. Under the Influence is the latest in the series of Life’s successful Science Speakeasy evenings, where topical and sometimes controversial science topics are discussed in...

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TV Series Vera and author behind the books among winners at the 2024 North East England Tourism Awards

The popular TV drama Vera and author Ann Cleeves, who wrote the book series, were awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Tourism award at last night’s ceremony. They were among 14 other award winners who were named some of the best in the region at the prestigious annual awards. Exec...

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The sky is the limit for evening entertainment at Life Science Centre

Adults can enjoy a breath-taking tour of the night sky at Newcastle’s Life Science Centre. Live Skies is a new series of evening shows in Life’s state-of-the art planetarium, where visitors will be fully immersed in 360-degree visuals of the night sky above them, without weather or light pollution...

Newcastle City Council leader Cllr Nick Kemp, Lord Mayor of Newcastle Cllr Veronica Dunn, and another person stood in front of Lumo banner smiling to camera.

Newcastle-based Lumo gathers North East leaders to reveal industry-first insights

Train operator Lumo hosted an event in its hometown of Newcastle today (26 February) to highlight the local economic and sustainability benefits it has generated since launching its all-electric service. Opened by Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Veronica Dunn, and with many North East business and political leaders in attendance,...

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Maximizing property investment returns: Week2Week Serviced Accommodation provider expands in Newcastle

Week2Week is a family-run business located in Newcastle. Founded 24 years ago, Week2Week has built a reputation as a leading provider of premium serviced accommodation in and around Newcastle city centre and across the UK via its partner networks.  Week2Week has strategic expansion plans in Newcastle, inviting property investors...

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Parkers Chauffeurs: Trusted by Government Officials

Parkers Chauffeurs, based in Newcastle, provides nationwide superior Chauffeur and Asset Protection Services. With a reputation for excellence and a long history of serving elite clientele, Parkers Chauffeurs has been playing an integral role in providing transport services to senior government officials. The prestigious clientele of Parkers Chauffeurs demand...

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