19th February 2025
Make magical memories with the kids at Metrocentre this February half-term
Step into a world of imagination this half-term with The Metrognomes’ Dragon School, and plenty of family-friendly entertainment. Finding things to do with the kids during the holidays can be tough, especially when the weather isn’t great! Luckily, Metrocentre has a whole week of exciting activities to keep them...
19th February 2025
National Stottie Cake Week back for a second year
A week long celebration of the North East’s treasured baked delicacy the Stottie Cake is back for a second year! National Stottie Week, the brainchild of local bakery The Big River Bakery, will see lots of stottie related fun across NewcastleGateshead from Mon 24th Feb to Sat 1st March. What...
19th February 2025
North East Screen welcomes Ben Frow and Channel 5 to the region to champion unscripted series development
Ben Frow, Chief Content Officer at Channel 5 joined commissioners and production company Daisybeck Studios at an event in Newcastle to speak with developing production companies from across the North East. The event, organised by North East Screen, was to introduce Channel 5 to the region’s emerging unscripted production...
17th February 2025
Future North East film talent gets major funding boost
A PROJECT aimed at nurturing the North East’s young film and music-making talent has received a major funding boost. The Tyneside Talent Unit is the brainchild of Newcastle’s Tyneside Cinema and aims to create a dynamic home for young content makers to explore, develop and support creative skills in...
17th February 2025
Treat yourself to a weekend of Self-care at Eldon Square this March
Calling all health, wellness and beauty enthusiasts! Eldon Square, Newcastle’s premier shopping destination, is hosting an exclusive Self-Care weekend on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th of March. Get ready for two blissful days filled with free treatments, wellness activities, product demonstrations and exclusive discounts from top retailers at this...
17th February 2025
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness opens Tyne Theatre & Opera House’s Community Hall and Cafe
On Thursday 13 February 2025 the Tyne Theatre & Opera House, a Grade 1 listed Victorian theatre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, held an opening event for their 1867 Hall and Cafe. The occasion formally marked the completion of an initial phase of ambitious development works made...
13th February 2025
DWF announces 12 promotions in Newcastle
DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced 12 promotions in Newcastle. As part of its annual promotions process, DWF has promoted Amy Ruffle, Lana Imrie, and Alex Cudden to senior associate. Gabriella Slater, Harry Thomson, and Michelle Elliott have been promoted to associate, while...
13th February 2025
Stradivarius signs at Metrocentre with 10,000 sq ft regional debut
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Stradivarius has signed at Metrocentre, marking the brand’s first location in the North East and further underscoring the destination’s regional dominance in attracting the latest and most sought-after fashion brands. Stradivarius will open an almost 10,000 sq ft space in lower Red...
13th February 2025
A pit disaster commemoration, restored on TV’s The Repair Shop, donated to Beamish Museum
A mining disaster commemorative serviette, restored on TV show The Repair Shop, has been donated to Beamish Museum’s collection ahead of the anniversary of the tragedy. The West Stanley Pit Disaster on 16th February 1909, claimed the lives of 168 men and boys. The commemorative serviette, made from crepe...
12th February 2025
Solicitor appointed trustee at young women’s educational charity
Lawyer Lydia Stewart has become a trustee of Choysez, an alternative education charity for disadvantaged and vulnerable young women in Northumberland. Lydia, a solicitor in the Muckle LLP Real Estate team, visited Choysez in Bedlington to find out more about the charity’s work, which has been providing alternative classroom...