Ground-breaking ceremony at Pilgrim’s Quarter Newcastle
A major city centre development took a step forward on Friday with an on-site ground-breaking ceremony at Pilgrim’s Quarter, Newcastle. HMRC announced in November last year that Newcastle’s Pilgrim’s Quarter, part of the Pilgrim Street development, will become the new home for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the...
World-leading travel brand has published dedicated guide to Newcastle and Northumbria
Rough guides, a world-renowned travel hub that has provided trusted travel advice since 1982, has published a pocket guide to British breaks which focuses on Newcastle and Northumbria. Rough Guides has published guides to over 120 destinations worldwide and includes recommendations for off-the beaten-track adventures, child-friendly activities and time-saving itineraries...
Applications open for prestigious North East England Tourism Awards
Tourism businesses across the North East are being encouraged to enter the North East England Tourism Awards 2023 as applications open today (Wednesday 22 June). The North East England Tourism Awards (NEETA) celebrate quality, innovation and best practice throughout the region, showcasing the fantastic range of high quality experiences...
Sage Gateshead is changing its name and inviting people to get involved
Today Sage Gateshead launches a campaign to help create a new name and visual identity for the iconic music centre. They’re asking audiences, artists, communities, and all those who feel a connection to the charity to share thoughts, memories, photos and ideas. People are invited to join in online...
Wetland centre’s history-making common crane chick is thriving one month on
Wearside’s WWT Washington Wetland Centre last month celebrated the arrival of its first ever common crane chick and, one month later, it’s thriving! Hatching on 9 May, the common crane chick was welcome news for the 15 year old adults who have been at the wetland centre since 2008....
New British lifestyle brand arrives at Dalton Park
Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination is delighted to celebrate the arrival of a new lifestyle brand, Crew Clothing. The North East’s largest outlet shopping and leisure destination has welcomed the classic lifestyle brand to its collection of more than 65 stores. Crew Clothing takes its inspiration from the British...
Employees from leading tech company Aspire back North East water safety campaign to save lives
Employees at Aspire Technology Solutions have received life-saving waterside responder training delivered by the RNLI and the Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service. Employing more than 240 people, Aspire is one of the fastest growing IT managed service and cyber security providers in the UK. The company is...
Ambitious global technology consultancy chooses Newcastle creating 200 new jobs
Invest Newcastle has announced a further 200 brand new, high-tech jobs for the region. Part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), Invest Newcastle has been working with global technology and management consultancy Credera since last autumn on establishing a presence in the region. Today’s announcement further cements Newcastle’s position as a...
Design studio NOVAK collaborate with the Laing Art Gallery on an immersive light projection for the Lindisfarne Gospels exhibition
The Laing Art Gallery is excited to announce it is working with video design specialists NOVAK to produce an immersive digital experience for the forthcoming Lindisfarne Gospels exhibition. The creative studio is renowned for producing site-specific innovative and ambitious art and design projects on a grand and spectacular scale...
Region celebrates a GOLDen night at national tourism awards
The region’s top tourism businesses were celebrating last night after picking up Bronze, Silver and Gold awards at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. Seaham Hall Hotel, County Durham, were named England’s Small Hotel of the Year when they won Gold at the awards. This success was followed with two...