Updates to Covid-19 guidance
New measures against Omicron variant Following the emergence of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus, new guidance and recommendations have been released by government and local authorities to help to reduce the spread of the virus. New precautionary measures came into place on Tuesday 30 November, including the mandatory...
Innovative bed that converts into a home gym set to join Metrocentre’s Sook spaces
PIVOT®, an innovative British product that breathes new life and meaning into the concept of ‘home fitness’ regardless of the size of bedroom or property is set to join Sook spaces at Metrocentre Gateshead from Thursday 2 – Saturday 4 December. Made in Newcastle, PIVOT, will be on display for...
North East Shopping Destination Forecasts Healthy Retail Christmas
Eldon Square is reporting a strong uptake in business, with eight new stores opening ahead of the Christmas period. Based in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, the shopping destination will welcome festive shoppers for what is anticipated to be its strongest period since 2019. Eldon Square has seen...
Ageing experts partner with young creatives to boost skills
The UK’s National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) hosted a film premiere at The Catalyst on Newcastle Helix last week, showcasing a series of short documentary films that promote the importance of intergenerational skills sharing. Working in partnership with Newcastle-based creative film agency, Kaleidoscope, this series of films titled...
HMRC to move to Pilgrim’s Quarter in Newcastle city centre
Newcastle’s Pilgrim’s Quarter, part of the Pilgrim Street development, is set to become the new home for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the North East. Part of the Government Hub network, HMRC’s state-of-the-art regional centre will be based at the new development and will accommodate approximately 9,000 staff...
RLWC2021 full schedule revealed and tickets available now
With one year to go to the RLWC2021 finals, the revised schedule for 2022 has been published in full and is available via: rlwc2021.com/schedule All 18 original host town and cities remain involved with the rescheduling only impacting five matches (four match-days) All tournament finals to be played in...
North East Shopping Destination Receives Golden Standard Award for Autism Inclusion changes
Eldon Square has become the first shopping centre in the North East to be awarded the Autism Acceptance Gold Award by the North East Autism Society (NEAS) charity for its outstanding autism acceptance efforts. Based in the heart of the Newcastle upon Tyne, Eldon Square has worked closely with...
Global digital consultancy to invest in a UK hub in the North creating up to 100 jobs in Newcastle
As part of ambitious growth plans for the UK, a global digital consultancy has chosen Newcastle as its second UK base. Established in Tokyo in 2006, Monstarlab plans to create up to 100 new tech roles by 2024. With an office in London already, the company will expand its...
Lundgren Tours wins Travellers Choice Award for the second consecutive year
Lundgren Tours is a themed guided coach tour business led by an energetic and entertaining guide, Rob Jones. As well as informing, he also performs for his customers. He dresses in costume as a Viking Warrior for a tour of Holy Island and Bamburgh, a convincing ‘Ron Weasley’ for...
From Berwick-upon-Tweed to Billingham: BBC makes biggest investment in the North East for decades as part of a new regional partnership
The BBC is to make its biggest investment in the North East of England for decades as part of a new partnership with the region. The BBC will spend at least £25m over the next five years right across the North East to fund network TV production, talent development...