Local Agency goes ‘All In’ with Game-Changing Unlimited Marketing Retainer
An industry-first service, offering full agency expertise for a fixed monthly fee Exclusively available to 10 clients Same level of support for 12 months for one local charity for free Newcastle-based leading marketing agency, Different Narrative, is disrupting the traditional agency model with the launch of ‘All In’ –...
Spend a night at the museum as Beamish opens first self-catering cottages
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is giving visitors a chance to spend a night at the museum with the launch of its first overnight accommodation. Guests can enjoy a trip back in time and stay in the Georgian-style holiday cottages, which are located in the County Durham...
Hop into Easter fun at Eldon Square with crafts and capes!
Calling all families! This Easter, Eldon Square, Newcastle’s premier shopping and leisure destination, will be hosting an Easter extravaganza filled with creative crafts, superhero adventures, and plenty of fun for all ages. From 10am – 3pm, Thursday 17th to Friday 18th April, children can unleash their creativity in the...
West End to Westminster: Newcastle children escape the classroom and head to London for unforgettable day out
Children at Broadwood Primary School in Newcastle have this week enjoyed a special trip to Westminster, thanks to MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West, Chi Onwurah, and local train operator, Lumo, who worked to create an unforgettable experience for the young people. The Year 4 class...
Families across the region can look forward to exciting, budget-friendly adventures at their favourite cultural attractions, thanks to Ways to Play – an ongoing collaboration between North East Museums and Tyne and Wear Metro
An exciting update for the Easter holidays, is the addition of three new venues. On 1 April North East Museums extended its reach into Northumberland and now manages three venues on behalf of Northumberland County Council: Woodhorn Museum in Ashington, Hexham Old Gaol, and the Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum....
VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025 finalists announced
VisitEngland has today, 1 April, announced the finalists who will go forward to the tourism industry’s national Awards for Excellence, with five North East England businesses in the mix. The 52 finalists, selected following a rigorous judging process by handpicked tourism industry experts, go on to compete in...
Metrocentre welcomes new premium menswear brand to the centre this Spring
Metrocentre has announced the arrival of fashion retailer Bee Inspired, the premium menswear brand renowned for its trend-led streetwear and high-quality designs. This dynamic new addition will bring a fresh, modern edge to the centre’s fashion lineup, offering shoppers the latest in contemporary menswear. Founded by former professional footballers...
Huge regional boost for children’s mental health as North East Combined Authority supports creative learning intervention
Over 10,000 North East children have been supported through the MELVA programme thanks to North East Combined Authority funding Developed by Mortal Fools, MELVA uses creative activities to help children aged 7-11 understand and manage their mental wellbeing Children who have participated in MELVA have increased their practical knowledge...
Raby Castle joins prestigious group of historic homes
Raby Castle in County Durham has been invited to join the Treasure Houses of England, a small group of the country’s finest houses, palaces and castles. The Treasure Houses is a collection of ten important houses across the country dedicated to bringing their history and collections to a...
Three Northumberland museums join North East Museums
Three popular Northumberland museums are joining the North East Museums partnership today (1 April 2025) bringing the number of museums and galleries managed by the organisation to twelve. Woodhorn Museum in Ashington, Hexham Old Gaol and Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum will now be managed by North East Museums on...