NE1 is a Business Improvement District company. We deliver a range of projects which, at first glance, may not seem to be particularly closely related. They are though, and their economic impact has been extraordinary.
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Grey Street event to celebrate the street’s transformation
by Lisa Kelly | 9th October 2024 |
Grey Street’s transformation is being celebrated in style by NE1 and Newcastle City Council on Saturday 12th October with a day packed with festivities befitting the iconic Georgian street, often named amongst the most...
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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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Dragon boat racing on the Tyne
by Molly Lymn | 1st September 2022 |
Dragon Boat Racing is returning to the Tyne on Saturday 3 September. NE1 has teamed up with the organisers, Atlantic Dream, and the North East Chinese Association to bring the spectacular racing event back...
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New piece of history celebrates iconic Blaydon Races
by Molly Lymn | 9th June 2022 |
As the town’s runners gear up for this year’s Blaydon Race, a new piece of history which immortalises the song that inspired it has been created. A new plaque, depicting the Blaydon Races: an illustrated...
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World leading architects in Newcastle for next phase of the Quayside transformation programme
by Molly Lymn | 23rd February 2022 |
Gehl, the world’s leading architects in urban design, will be visiting Newcastle on 23 and 24 February for the next phase of the Quayside reimagining project. The team have been commissioned by NE1 Ltd...
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The North East is ready to kickstart tourism and welcome back visitors
by Molly Lymn | 1st April 2021 |
According to a recent Travel Sentiment survey, almost 70% of people in the North East plan to take trips around the region as soon as lockdown measures are lifted. The survey, conducted by public...
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Covid Compliant Assurance Scheme to help businesses reassure customers it’s safe to return
by Molly Lymn | 17th March 2021 |
Businesses across Newcastle are being urged to give their customers the confidence to return by signing up to a new, free Covid Compliant Assurance Scheme. The project, run by Newcastle City Council, with backing...
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Bigg Ideas Exhibition
by Shelley Johnson | 11th June 2019 |
Tuesday, 25 June to Sunday, 29 June 2019, 12.00-5.00pm Free Admission ‘Bigg Ideas’ is an exhibition of artwork and design projects created by students at Northumbria University, who have been inspired by the regeneration...
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Newcastle to host major British cycling elite race
by Shelley Johnson | 26th March 2019 |
NE1 Ltd in partnership with Newcastle City Council and British Cycling are delighted to announce that Newcastle has been chosen to host a major, elite HSBC UK | National Circuit Series cycle race, which...
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New Year’s Eve midnight fireworks announced
by Shelley Johnson | 27th November 2017 |
NewcastleGateshead Initiative in partnership with NE1 are delighted to announce the return of the New Year’s Eve midnight fireworks on the NewcastleGateshead Quayside. Back by popular demand, the celebrations will welcome in 2018 with...
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