Tyne Theatre & Opera House secure National Lottery funding to restore traditional seating in Gallery
The Tyne Theatre & Opera House, a Grade 1 listed Victorian theatre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, has been granted £247,500 of funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to undertake important restoration work to the gallery tier of the heritage venue. The work, made possible thanks...
Britain’s Oldest Working Steam Locomotive to Star at Tanfield Railway’s 300th Anniversary Festival
This May, Tanfield Railway, the world’s oldest railway, will host a once-in-a-lifetime meeting of railway legends as Furness Railway No. 20, Britain’s oldest working standard gauge steam locomotive, steams into County Durham for the Great North Festival of Railways. Built in 1863, the 0-4-0 tender engine will run passenger...
Style Took Over The North East As Metrocentre’s SS25 Fashion & Beauty Weekend Dazzled Thousands
This weekend, Metrocentre welcomed thousands of visitors to its biggest Fashion & Beauty event yet, with an inspiring line-up of catwalk shows, expert-led masterclasses, and beauty experiences across two jam-packed days. Taking place on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April, the SS25 Fashion & Beauty Weekend returned, drawing thousands...
Northumbria University and the International Centre for Life build on 15-year relationship to launch strategic partnership to inspire the next generation of scientists
Northumbria University and the International Centre for Life (Life) have agreed a new strategic partnership to boost science education and engagement across the North East. The new agreement builds on 15 years of collaboration between the two organisations which has helped bridge the gap between academia and the community,...
Ryder Architecture becomes Employee Ownership Trust
The award winning international design practice, headquartered in Newcastle, has become an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), as of 1 May 2025. Mark Thompson, managing director at Ryder, said: “Having recently celebrated our 70th anniversary, this is an exciting and positive step in Ryder’s journey. “By becoming an...
Ward Hadaway Appoints New Finance Director as Firm Grows National Presence
Ward Hadaway has appointed James Foster as its new Finance Director, strengthening its senior team during a period of significant growth for the firm. James brings extensive experience in venture capital and financial services. He has a strong track record of supporting companies of all sizes, providing financial...
OASIS vs BLUR THE BATTLE THAT ROCKED THE NATION
Reliving the heady summer of 1995 when heavyweights of Britpop, Blur and Oasis, went head-to-head in the greatest chart battle of all time, The Battle is a new comedy based (mostly) on real events, and will be visiting Newcastle Theatre Royal (Tue 7 – Sat 11 Jul 2026). London,...
Newcastle’s Historic Bond with Denmark to Be Celebrated in VE Day Service
VE Day 2025 marks 80 years since the end of World War II, with churches and communities across the country set to mark the occasion through special events and tributes. Newcastle Cathedral will commemorate the 80th anniversary on Thursday 8 May, at 11:30am, with a unique service honouring Danish...
Cathedral Music Group for Little Ones Celebrates Its First Six Months
A music-making group at Newcastle Cathedral for children aged 0 to 5 and their grown-ups is set to return for its first session after Easter, on Thursday 1st May, having celebrated a successful first six months. The ‘Small Sounds’ group meets every Thursday morning during term time, from 10:15...
New partnership to inspire the next generation of scientists
Northumbria University and the International Centre for Life (Life) have agreed a new strategic partnership to boost science education and engagement across the North East. The new agreement builds on 15 years of collaboration between the two organisations which has helped bridge the gap between academia and the community,...