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Time to light up the city for Christmas
by Lisa Kelly | 25th October 2024 |
It’s official, the start of Newcastle’s Christmas is nearly here, as details are announced for this year’s Christmas lights switch on. Newcastle City Council will again be working with Hits Radio North East (formerly...
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DJ Yoda headlines as new music programme revealed with opportunities to get involved in NOVUM Newcastle’s newest festival
by Molly Lymn | 14th May 2024 |
NOVUM Festival 8-11 August 2024 Newcastle Civic Centre and Great North Museum Live DJ sets and intimate folk gigs, jazz fusion and indie singer songwriters have been announced as the second NOVUM Festival makes...
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Laser Lights to make a spectacular return for New Year’s Eve
by Molly Lymn | 13th December 2023 |
Laser Light City will be returning to Newcastle’s Quayside this year for one night only on New Years Eve, with a bigger and better light and music show including dynamic lasers, huge projections and...
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Football is coming home and Newcastle will be at the heart of the action
by Molly Lymn | 12th October 2023 |
UEFA has announced the UK and Republic of Ireland’s bid to host Euro 2028 has been successful. The men’s tournament will be played across England, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales....
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Looking forward to Newcastle’s Christmas and New Year 2023
by Molly Lymn | 29th September 2023 |
Plans for Christmas and New Year in Newcastle have been announced, helping to make this festive season undoubtedly the most wonderful time of the year. Newcastle City Council will again be working with...
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NGI publishes report to celebrate a year of impact with partners
by Chris Watson | 13th July 2023 |
NGI's newly published report showcases £2.25m funding for tourism and job creation while celebrating a year of impactful partnerships for the North East....
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A welcome new mural for Ridley Place
by Chris Watson | 23rd May 2023 |
A new striking mural now provides an impressive welcome to a city centre street, harnessing its independent spirit and helping to add finishing touches in time for the summer....
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Newcastle confirmed in UK & Ireland UEFA Euro 28 bid
by Molly Lymn | 12th April 2023 |
Newcastle has today been named as one of ten host cities for the UK and Ireland’s joint bid to host the UEFA Euro 2028 football tournament. The joint bid would see the men’s tournament...
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BBC Eurovision Party coming to Times Square
by Molly Lymn | 11th April 2023 |
A party atmosphere will be created in Newcastle as an exciting Eurovision extravaganza comes to the city. The city will be awash with sequins and colourful outfits as the Eurovision Song Contest party takes...
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Lasers lighting up the New Year
by Molly Lymn | 20th December 2022 |
Newcastle’s skyline will again be illuminated as we approach New Year, as a spectacular laser show will be lighting up the Quayside and city to welcome in 2023. Building on the incredible inaugural Laser...
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Festive plans for Newcastle’s Christmas revealed
by Molly Lymn | 26th October 2022 |
It’s beginning to look more like Christmas, as Newcastle City Council announces plans for Christmas and New Year in the city, bringing some festive cheer for everyone. The council will be again working in...
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Greener Grey Street gets the go ahead
by Molly Lymn | 20th October 2022 |
Newcastle City Council has announced new plans for Grey Street, which will result in a greener, more welcoming space and help the city achieve its carbon zero ambitions. Following a review of the proposed...
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