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...
Popular Food & Drink Festival announces return to Newcastle for its second annual event in 2025
The Newcastle Food Festival has unveiled the dates for its second annual celebration of independent businesses, global cuisines, local entertainment, and performing arts. Set within the idyllic Leazes Park on May 31st – June 1st, 2025, preparations are underway for a memorable weekend packed with an abundance of delicious...
Northumbria University can help make your business more efficient
Certificate in Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Are you dealing with a lot of waste due to inefficiencies in business processes within your organisation? Are you dealing with some complex operational problems and issues without knowing the root causes of them and the solution? Are you tasked with improving...
Muckle LLP surpasses £700,000 in grants to support local charities
Muckle LLP are delighted to announce that their Muckle Fund at the Community Foundation has surpassed £700,000 in grants. Donations have helped charities across the North East and Cumbria for over two decades. The Muckle Fund, run in association with the Community Foundation, was set up in 2002 as...
Ward Hadaway announces record financial results
Ward Hadaway, one of the UK’s leading independent full-service law firms, has reported a record financial performance in its latest filed accounts for 2023-24, with revenue rising by 7% to £48m. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the firm’s history. Driven by strong growth across its Leeds,...
Lumo launches low-alcohol beer for Dry January
Lumo has launched a refreshing addition to its menu: Big Nothing 0.5%, a locally-sourced, low-alcohol beer created in partnership with Newcastle’s iconic Donzoko Brewing Company will be available on services between Edinburgh and London. The bright, citrusy brew is designed to offer customers a mindful and flavourful choice, just...
January ballot for the 2025 AJ Bell Great North Run is now open!
As we enter a new year and the thoughts turn to creating lifelong memories in 2025, we are excited to announce that the January ballot for the world famous AJ Bell Great North Run 2025 is now open. The January ballot runs from Monday 6 January 2025 at...
Beat the January blues with Raby Estates’ unlimited entry offer
Raby Estates is offering an unlimited January entry, meaning visitors can return to its popular attractions throughout the month for free after purchasing a ticket. The County Durham Estate is opening its historic Deer Park and Walled Gardens in the grounds of Raby Castle and close by High...