Artist and comedian Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves) returns to Newcastle with a brand new art show
After a sell-out success in 2019, artist, actor and comedian Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves) makes a return to Newcastle this March with a brand new collection of art, at The Biscuit Factory Ouseburn. Ahead of a new Sky Arts show, Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir, due...
North East tourism organisations become first in England to be recognised with new national status
Regional bodies leading on the promotion, marketing and development of the North East’s visitor economy are the first to be recognised by VisitEngland in a government programme to establish a new structure for the tourism industry. NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), Visit County Durham, part of Durham County Council, and Visit...
Six North East production companies selected for the BBC’s Small Indie Fund 2023
The BBC has announced that six North East companies will be supported through their £1m Small Indie Fund, a huge boost for TV production in the region. Candle & Bell (Gateshead), MCC Media Limited (Sunderland), Middlechild Productions (Newcastle), Schnoobert Productions (Newcastle), Sea & Sky Pictures (Hartlepool) and Twenty Six...
Last chance to enter the ballot for 2023 AJ Bell Great North Run
LAST CHANCE TO ENTER THE BALLOT FOR 2023 AJ BELL GREAT NORTH RUN Eilish McColgan will feature in elite line up Red Arrows flypast and South Shields display confirmed Ballot Closes at 10 AM on Monday Time is running out to apply for a place in the 2023 AJ...
Seriously squelchy fun for all the family at WWT Washington Wetland Centre this February half-term
Mud is a miracle. Bugs and mini-beasts live in it. Birds and insects make their homes from it. And at WWT Washington’s ALL NEW Mudfest this February half-term, families across the North East can find out just how much fun they can have with it! Come prepared to get messy and...
Discover Crimes of the Centuries at Beamish Museum
Visit Beamish Museum during February Half Term (18 to 26 February) to investigate crimes of the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s as the museum prepares to open its 1950s police houses later this year. Discover the story of renowned Georgian quilter Joseph Hedley who was murdered in 1826...
Muckle LLP’s top ranked Dispute Resolution team welcomes qualified lawyer
Leading law firm, Muckle LLP has welcomed newly qualified solicitor Kieran O’Donoghue to its top tier Dispute Resolution team. Kieran, who qualified in January, has joined the Dispute Resolution team where he assists senior Partners with a range of commercial disputes including in contract, negligence, defamation and breach of...
Dalton Park is on a (loo) roll with accolades!
Staff and management at Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination are feeling flushed with success after scooping two accolades in the Loo of the Year Awards for the 18th year in a row. The facilities at the centre retained Eco Loo status for the second year and, for the first...
Successful online homeware retailer Rowen Homes to open at Metrocentre
Hugely popular online homeware and interior retailer Rowen Homes is set to open its first ever store in Metrocentre Gateshead this April after the phenomenal growth of its online interior haven. The new store is expected to open its doors this Spring, moving into the former Laura Ashley unit...
200 jobs boost as global defence and security firm chooses Newcastle for new research site
Multinational defence and security firm Leonardo has announced that it is investing in creating a new high-technology science and engineering facility on Newcastle Helix, a ground-breaking 24-acre city centre development that brings together industry leaders, businesses, and top researchers into an internationally renowned innovation cluster. Leonardo UK expects to...