Enjoy a free visit to WWT Washington this World Wetlands Day
To celebrate World Wetlands Day on 2 February 2025, WWT Washington is inviting nature-lovers to claim a FREE admission ticket to explore their local wetland. Visitors to WWT Washington can claim their free ticket by entering a valid email address when booking online at: https://www.wwt.org.uk/discover-wetlands/world-wetlands-day/get-lost?version=latest Those registered will be...
DWF reappointed to Serco legal panel
DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has been reappointed by Serco to provide legal services to its UK and European business for another three years. Serco is a global service provider to Governments that operates in various sectors including justice, defence, space, health, transport and...
MOBO Fringe unveil full details of spectacular five-day festival
In the lead-up to the highly anticipated MOBO Awards on Tuesday 18 February, Newcastle will come alive with The MOBO Fringe – a five-day festival of culture, community, and creativity. For the first time, the MOBO Awards, the UK’s premier celebration of Black music and culture, will take place...
Try something new in 2025 at SIX Rooftop
SIX Rooftop is kicking off 2025 with its new A Taste of SIX Plant-Based seasonal tasting menu packed with vibrant, plant-powered dishes designed to showcase the versatility of entirely plant-based menus, also happily coinciding with Veganuary. SIX Rooftop first introduced the idea of an entirely plant-based menu to its...
Mother Mercy announces new cocktail bar in Heaton
Mother Mercy, recently named as one of the UK’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars 2025, is expanding its cocktail bar portfolio with the launch of a new venue opening in January on Chillingham Road in Heaton. Known for its expertly crafted cocktails and exceptional table-service hospitality, Mother Mercy’s latest venture...
New director appointed at Newcastle Contemporary Arts
Harriet Sutcliffe is an artist, curator, author, researcher, and educator with a wide range of experience working in the arts, education and cultural sectors. She brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to the role, reflecting her deep commitment to creating opportunities for artists and fostering a safe space...
New Year Honours for Newcastle University community
This New Year’s Honours list recognises a number of outstanding University colleagues. Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor and President of Newcastle University, said: “These honours recognise the incredible talent, expertise and dedication of our University colleagues. It gives me great pleasure to see their outstanding work and achievements acknowledged...
Join the Sea of Blue: Support Newcastle Falcons and Alzheimer’s Society in EPCR Challenge Cup Clash against Montpellier
Newcastle Falcons are calling on supporters to create a sea of blue at Kingston Park Stadium on Friday 17 January, when the team takes on Montpellier in the EPCR Challenge Cup. Fans are encouraged to wear the club’s special VX3 third kit, designed in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Society, to...
MOBO and Newcastle City Council announce The Fringe Festival: An Epic Five-Day Celebration of Black Music and Culture leading up to the 2025 MOBO Awards
In the lead-up to the highly anticipated MOBO Awards on Tuesday 18 February, Newcastle will come alive with The MOBO Fringe – a five-day festival of culture, community, and creativity. For the first time, the MOBO Awards, the UK’s premier celebration of Black music and culture, will take place...
Academics search for descendants of people buried in Ballast Hills
Newcastle University experts are calling for relatives of those buried in a historic city burial ground to get in touch. The researchers are investigating the history of Ballast Hills Burial Ground, in Ouseburn, which was once the primary non-conformist burial ground for the city. It was used from the...