19th November 2021
RLWC2021 full schedule revealed and tickets available now
With one year to go to the RLWC2021 finals, the revised schedule for 2022 has been published in full and is available via: rlwc2021.com/schedule All 18 original host town and cities remain involved with the rescheduling only impacting five matches (four match-days) All tournament finals to be played in...
16th November 2021
North East businesses and experts come together to support net zero ambitions
Today (12 November) key figures from across Newcastle, Gateshead, and the wider region, gathered for a one-day conference to tackle the climate change crisis, and discuss how the region can work together to reach its net zero ambitions. This event was hosted by Invest Newcastle in partnership with global tech consultancy Thoughtworks and marketing and communications...
16th November 2021
Newly opened café creates 11 jobs at North East’s largest outlet centre
A brand new eatery has opened its doors at Dalton Park and is already welcoming guests in with a tempting range of hot and cold drinks, a delicious brunch menu, tasty artisan cakes and authentic Italian Gelato. Etto Caffé is part of the Massarella Catering Group, a family-owned company...
9th November 2021
Ryder Architecture Crowned Building Architectural Practice of the Year
Ryder scooped the prestigious award held at Grosvenor Hotel in London on 2 November with the judges noting, “The past 12 months have seen Ryder receive glowing reviews from its clients. Not only did the firm receive 9.56 out of 10 in its bi annual client feedback survey but...
5th November 2021
Vueling launches new route between Newcastle International Airport and Paris Orly
Barcelona, November 4 2021 – Vueling, an International Airlines Group (IAG) member airline, has today launched its first flight from Newcastle International Airport to the French capital Paris. The ‘low cost’ airline announced the route at the beginning of October, and will operate flights twice-weekly between Newcastle and Paris Orly...
5th November 2021
North East Shopping Destination Receives Golden Standard Award for Autism Inclusion changes
Eldon Square has become the first shopping centre in the North East to be awarded the Autism Acceptance Gold Award by the North East Autism Society (NEAS) charity for its outstanding autism acceptance efforts. Based in the heart of the Newcastle upon Tyne, Eldon Square has worked closely with...
3rd November 2021
Newcastle Falcons partner with Newcastle Racecourse to deliver elite sporting weekend
Newcastle Falcons and Newcastle Racecourse will come together this month to deliver a weekend of ‘Northern R&R’ which will see attendees enjoy two elite sporting events over one weekend. On Friday 26 November, the North-East’s premiership rugby union team, Newcastle Falcons, take on the Worcester Warriors in the latest...
1st November 2021
Global digital consultancy to invest in a UK hub in the North creating up to 100 jobs in Newcastle
As part of ambitious growth plans for the UK, a global digital consultancy has chosen Newcastle as its second UK base. Established in Tokyo in 2006, Monstarlab plans to create up to 100 new tech roles by 2024. With an office in London already, the company will expand its...
26th October 2021
Lundgren Tours wins Travellers Choice Award for the second consecutive year
Lundgren Tours is a themed guided coach tour business led by an energetic and entertaining guide, Rob Jones. As well as informing, he also performs for his customers. He dresses in costume as a Viking Warrior for a tour of Holy Island and Bamburgh, a convincing ‘Ron Weasley’ for...
22nd October 2021
North of Tyne scheme supports more than 400 SMEs through the pandemic
A North of Tyne Combined Authority funded Citylife Business Support programme which launched a year ago, has provided support to more than 400 small and medium sized businesses. Citylife Business Support was launched to help businesses to sustain, recover and safeguard jobs, as well develop, and implement new models...