Freight Island to transform Eldon Square and Newcastle city centre
Freight Island, a huge, innovative entertainment and dining destination, is set to arrive at Eldon Square in autumn 2025. Inspired by the likes of Coney Island in New York and the famous Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, the new space spans a huge 60,000 square feet, and will reclaim the...
Ryder Architecture posts latest financial accounts
The award winning international design practice, headquartered in Newcastle, has posted its latest annual accounts showing a strong underlying commercial performance despite the challenging economic environment. For the financial year ending 30 April 2024, Ryder’s UK turnover was £31.6m (+4.6% on 2023), generating pre tax profits of £2.4m...
Sara Davies’ new North East produced BBC show premieres in Newcastle
Sara Davies, North East entrepreneur and TV personality joined local dignitaries, the production team and crew to celebrate the launch of The Big Idea Works at a special screening last night at the Tyneside Cinema. Filmed last year in Newcastle, the new 16 part series, fronted by the...
A year of action-packed events at Beamish Museum in 2025
There’s an exciting year ahead at the North East’s most visited attraction as Beamish Museum announces its 2025 events programme. Whether you’re serious about steam, crazy about cars or hooked on horses, Beamish Museum’s programme of events has something for everyone! The museum’s Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime is...
Muckle LLP expands corporate team with new appointment
Solicitor Lucy Dougall has returned to the North East after being appointed to one of the region’s largest corporate legal teams. Lucy Dougall, who is originally from Teesside, has joined the award-winning corporate team at Newcastle-based Muckle LLP. After starting her legal career with a firm in Teesside, Lucy...
North East businesses invited to share their sustainability story
An event to empower regional businesses to “do more good together” is taking place in the North East this March. The Business with Impact Dinner, developed by leading events company BeaconHouse Events and wellbeing and sustainability consultancy Venture Zero, aims to bring together like-minded North East businesses to create positive change for people, planet,...
True Potential celebrates sixth year of Mission Christmas support
Newcastle-based financial services and technology company True Potential is marking six years of supporting regional children’s charity Mission Christmas, announcing that a total of nearly £60,000 has been raised so far. True Potential plans to step up fundraising even further this year, working towards a long-term target of raising...
Parkers Chauffeurs triumphs again at the Professional Driver National Awards
Parkers Chauffeurs from Newcastle stood in the spotlight of recognition as they clinched the prestigious award for Quality, Standards & Innovation at the esteemed Professional Driver National Awards. The vibrant city of Brighton recently played host to a respected gathering of industry stalwarts and chauffeur service providers from...
Waterloo A Tribute To ABBA returns to Utilita Arena Newcastle for 2026
Waterloo A Tribute To ABBA – The Arena Show looks back at the sensational rise to stardom of the Swedish pop group ABBA, capturing their unique ABBA sound and feel with incredible attention to detail. The iconic lyrics composed by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful, captivating harmony...
DWF’s UK corporate team advised on more than 200 deals in 2024, with deal values totalling more than £5bn
DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has advised on 200 deals in 2024, with a combined deal value of more than £5 billion. In 2024, the DWF Corporate Team had another very successful year by continuing to focus on its core sector strengths and bringing...