Northumbria doubles the number of schools receiving science support
housands more primary school children across the North East will be encouraged to explore opportunities in science, technology, engineering and maths after Northumbria University received more than £300,000 additional funding to expand its work in this area. The University’s NUSTEM group aims to inspire future generations of scientists and engineers....
Awards shortlisting for student and school activities
Northumbria University, Newcastle has been shortlisted for two awards for the support it gives to school children and its students. The University is shortlisted for the Social Mobility and Students’ Union of the Year titles in the Educate North Awards, which recognises best practice and excellence in the North’s education...
Newcastle Airport launches new inbound tourism website
Newcastle International has launched a new inbound tourism website for the North East – which aims to increase the number of visitors to the region. As part of an innovative strategy, which has been a year in the making, the website will target thousands of extra tourists from across...
A Thousand Splendid Suns
The UK stage premiere of Khaled Hosseini’s best-selling novel comes to Newcastle’s Northern Stage. In an Afghanistan ravaged by war, orphaned Laila is left alone in an increasingly threatening world. Her older neighbour Rasheed is quick to open his home to her, but his true intentions soon become clear...
PGA EuroPro Tour coming to Macdonald Linden Hall
The PGA EuroPro Tour is the UK’s largest and the world’s most broadcasted developmental golf tour. Macdonald Linden Hall are delighted to be hosting a main Tour Event, Wednesday 3rd – Friday 5th July. Broadcast to over 407 million homes worldwide in 139 countries and reaching over 20 million...
Wetland centre seeks stories from former visitors
Local wildlife charity WWT Washington Wetland Centre is appealing for stories from young nature lovers who can trace their passion back to visiting the centre on a school trip. Thousands of school pupils visit WWT Washington each year to learn about wildlife and the hope is that visit sparks...
WWT Washington have recorded their highest ever number of avocet on site
Avocet are achieving all sorts of new records this year despite the breeding season only just beginning for these regionally rare wading birds. WWT Washington Wetland Centre welcomed back the first avocet of the season on 16 February, the earliest these birds have ever arrived at the local nature...
Perks for corporate guests at The Vermont Hotel Newcastle
#DidYouKnow all our corporate guests at The Vermont Hotel Newcastle receive incredible perks, including: Breakfast in The Maven Restaurant 20% off food & beverage at The Mavern Restaurant and Redwood bar when staying Complimentary valet parking Complimentary Wi-Fi Flexible cancellation policy at 12pm on the day of arrival Complimentary...
Gateshead College named best in country
Gateshead College has been ranked the best performing college in England for post 16 education and training, firmly putting the North East on the map. Figures from the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) show an overall achievement rate of 96%, more than 10% above the national rate for further...
DFDS and ORCA extend partnershiop for 13th year
Today, Europe’s leading ferry operator DFDS and marine conservation charity ORCA, enter their 13th year in partnership, as the 2019 ORCA season begins. The partnership sees on board ORCA marine wildlife experts engage with DFDS passengers to educate them about the diverse marine life and conservation work undertaken in British...