North East gallery puts portraits in the frame this spring
The Biscuit Factory – the UK’s largest independent commercial art, craft and design gallery – launches its new spring exhibition on Friday 1 March, headlined by Northumberland-based portrait artist, Peter Hallam. Peter’s new collection of paintings features a variety of unique characters, each with their own story to tell,...
Ryder launch Amsterdam team
Located in Haarlem, the pioneering architectural practice is delighted to have successfully recruited Dutch architect Wouter Peltenburg to lead the team. Partner, Gareth Callen, said, “The residential and commercial architecture in the Netherlands is inspiring and we feel the time is right to combine our own experience with the...
Port of Tyne secures £60m refinancing deal from Lloyds Bank
he Port of Tyne – has secured a £60m refinancing package from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking to support its ambitious investment programme. The five-year agreement, which comprises a £30m revolving credit facility and a £30m term loan, provides the port with capital to develop a number of major infrastructure...
Go North East apprenticeships drive industry award wins
This National Apprenticeship Week (4 – 8 March 2019), the region’s biggest bus operator, Go North East is celebrating its young talent making a big impact – including two industry award-winning apprentices. As the North East’s third largest private employer, with over 2100 team members, the company continually invests...
On the road to success – Go North East celebrates its inspiring females with senior appointments
Ahead of International Women’s Day (Friday 8 March 2019), Go North East has announced a series of appointments to the company’s senior team, boosting its pool of inspiring female talent. A recent restructure to bring together its regional north and south divisions has paved the way for three committed...
ZOG comes to Tyne Theatre
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved Zog comes to life at the Tyne Theatre from 10th to 12th May 2019. Mike Shepherd’s magical adaptation, with Johnny Flynn’s sumptuous folk score and Katie Sykes’ designs, create a real and fantastical world. Large in size, and keen in nature, Zog is...
Approaching Empty – Compelling new drama at Live Theatre
pproaching Empty A Live Theatre, Tamasha and Kiln Theatre Co-Production Wednesday 6 – Saturday 23 February 2019 Approaching Empty is the razor sharp new drama by taxi-driver turned writer Ishy Din from Middlesbrough, one of the writers of Channel 4’s Ackley Bridge. In a scruffy minicab office, Mansha decides...
Young Musicians Encouraged to Join New 2019/20 Ensembles
A composer who began her career with Sage Gateshead’s Young Sinfonia is encouraging other young musicians to join Sage Gateshead’s Young Musicians Programme, reflecting on how it helped to give her the step on to the ladder she needed. Sage Gateshead’s Young Musicians Programme (YMP) is for aspiring young...
Enjoy the return of the LEGO® brick animal trail this Easter
The LEGO® brick animal trail is returning from Saturday 6 April to Monday 6 May showcasing GIANT models, some of which are twelve-times life-size, sitting alongside some of their real-life cousins. Plus with 3 NEW MODELS never before seen at WWT Washington! The awesome LEGO brick sculptures include an...
Freestyle Saturdays at Antler
Get down to Antler this Saturday night for the main party of the week, Freestyle Saturdays – with great music, games, dancing, and drinks promotions you’ll not want to miss out. Visit us on Facebook for the chance to win a party for you and 9 friends. Head over...