Plans announced to showcase the region at MIPIM and UKREiiF in 2023
Invest Newcastle, part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), has launched plans to return to two of the leading global real estate conferences in 2023. Following success at both MIPIM and the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) earlier this year, the private sector joined Invest Newcastle at an...
Newcastle showcases smart city credentials at global expo in Barcelona
A regional delegation is gearing up to showcase the city’s smart credentials to some of the world’s top innovators and influencers at Smart City Expo 2022 in Barcelona. As one of the fastest growing tech clusters in the UK and the smartest UK city named in the 2021 IMD...
Innovation grants launched to support tourism and hospitality businesses
Hospitality, tourism and food and drink businesses in parts of the region will now be able to bid for grants of up to £50k to implement innovative solutions to challenges facing the sector.
UNW secures top cyber award for the second year in a row
Newcastle-based independent chartered accountancy and business advisory firm UNW has been awarded Cyber Essentials Plus certification for the second year running. Cyber Essentials is a two-tier government backed scheme that helps organisations protect themselves against the burgeoning threat of cyber-attacks. Building further on UNW’s initial certification in 2021, the...
Charities across the region joined Muckle LLP to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Community Fund
Leading commercial law firm Muckle LLP is celebrating 20 years of the Muckle Community Fund, which has helped hundreds of charities, community groups and not-for-profit organisations across Tyne and Wear, Teesside, Northumberland and Cumbria. Since it was set up in 2002, the Community Fund has awarded £603,370 in grants...
Dalton Park gets set for the most wonderful time of the year!
Christmas at Dalton Park will be bigger and better than ever before with a whole host of new festive family activities and treats in store for shoppers. With so much to see and do, the launch of Christmas will now run across two events – doubling up on the...
Ryanair restores services to Barcelona from Newcastle International Airport
Ryanair have started direct flights to Barcelona, Spain, with their first flight taking off from Newcastle International Airport on Tuesday 1st November. Operating twice weekly, today marks the beginning of the low-cost airline’s new service to this popular sun and city break destination. Barcelona is a city with a...
Purple Tuesday: NGI share ambition to make the region a more inclusive and accessible visitor destination
To mark this year’s Purple Tuesday, NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) will join global celebrations to promote inclusivity and accessibility for visitors with physical and hidden disabilities. As well as shining a light on the region’s accessible provisions and raising awareness, NGI have set out their ambitions and commitment to drive...
Charity event raises over £50,000 for disadvantaged North East children
A charity supporting disadvantaged children escaping domestic abuse in the North East has received a huge boost thanks to a fundraising event held at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light last week. Over £50,000 was raised for KidsOut – a volunteer-led charity which aims to bring fun and happiness into...
Get your skates on! Ice rink returns to Life
Saturday 12 November marks the arrival of a firm festive favourite in Newcastle when Life Science Centre’s (Life’s) open-air ice rink returns to Times Square. A trip to the outdoor rink is a key part of the holiday calendar and signals the start of the festive season. Skaters of...