Fenwick’s rooftop restaurant Roof Thirty Nine launches reimagined al fresco spring menu
Fenwick Newcastle announces the relaunch of its Roof Thirty Nine restaurant for 2023, with the arrival of its new spring menu available from today. The new menu features a range of new and exciting dishes, carefully curated to compliment the al fresco rooftop setting. From light and refreshing salads,...
Ward Hadaway partners with The University of Law to deliver tailored trainee support
One of Northern England’s leading law firms has partnered with one of the UK’s largest providers of legal education to help develop its future lawyers. Ward Hadaway has teamed up with The University of Law to provide all of its future trainee solicitors with SQE training. The firm’s trainees...
TV presenter and actor among gold winners at regional tourism awards
TV presenter and actor Robson Green picked up a special Outstanding Contribution to North East Tourism at last night’s (Thursday 23 March) North East England Tourism Awards. The special award was introduced this year to mark the 20th anniversary of the North East awards and will honour an individual,...
Creative Cities Convention returns for its fifth year on April 26-27th as network production outside London reaches new heights
The Creative Cities Convention is unveiling what could be its strongest schedule yet as speakers from across the film and TV landscape prepare to discuss the record-breaking growth of the screen sector across the UK. The convention’s stakeholders are the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5/Paramount and Pact, all...
Get on nature’s trail with Duck Detectives at WWT Washington Wetland Centre this Easter
Families across the North East can put their outdoor sleuthing skills to the test this Easter, with the ALL NEW Duck Detectives trail at WWT Washington Wetland Centre. Get close to nature and have fun exploring together, as you follow the clues around our site to quack the case...
Exploring graduate careers in travel and tourism
Business students from Northumbria University, Newcastle, have heard from industry experts on career opportunities in travel and tourism. The Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Future You Roadshow, hosted by Northumbria University, was held recently in Newcastle with guest speakers and an audience of tourism students from Northumbria University,...
Everybody Welcome initiative aims to put North on the map for accessibility
A new initiative has been launched to help establish the North East as the most accessible region in the UK. Everybody Welcome, funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA), will ensure visitors, including those living in the region with access requirements, can experience the destination with confidence....
Driving growth in the region’s visitor economy
Destination organisation, NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) is calling on businesses and the public to support the tourism industry this English Tourism Week. Led by industry body, VisitEngland, English Tourism Week is an opportunity to celebrate the tourism sector as well as to engage with key decision makers, bringing their attention...
1950s cinema and shops underway at Beamish Museum
Work is beginning on a cinema, toy shop and electrical shop in Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s 1950s Town. The museum is recreating The Grand Cinema from Ryhope in Sunderland, where visitors will be able to enjoy a 1950s cinema experience. A toy shop named after the...
North East Screen appoints industry specialist as new Skills Manager
North East Screen, the region’s screen agency, has appointed Lisa Davidson, a highly experienced screen industry professional, to their latest new role as they continue to build the organisation to serve the growing TV and film industry. Production Designer Lisa is the latest recruit to the growing workforce of...