Barclays funding secures music-making for North East communities
Music-making for more than 5,000 people from across the region will continue through Sage Gateshead thanks to support from Barclays’ 100×100 Programme. As the impact of the pandemic continues to be felt, the funding from Barclays comes at a crucial time and will help Sage Gateshead to support individuals...
Version 1 announce 200 new jobs in boost for region’s tech and digital sector
With the support of Invest Newcastle and £1m from the North of Tyne Combined Authority, Ireland-founded digital transformation and technology provider Version 1 is bringing two hundred new jobs to Newcastle and setting up a base in the region. The announcement is the second big tech jobs boost for...
NewcastleGateshead Quays welcomes The Sage, a community-focused international venue for world class business and entertainment
Sage revealed as naming partner for the NewcastleGateshead Quays development with £10m investment Partnership will play a crucial role in delivering a pioneering community-focused, state of the art arena (Sage Arena), exhibition and conference centre (Sage ICC), showcasing the best of the region to a global audience £300m+ development will provide a £70m annual...
Region’s tourism businesses celebrated at annual awards
The region’s top tourism businesses will be celebrated at the North East England Tourism Awards on Thurs, March 24. The annual event, hosted by NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) will be held at Newcastle Civic Centre. Attractions, hotels and individuals from across the North East will compete in 15 categories including...
US owned tech company expands in Newcastle creating hundreds of jobs
Arctic Wolf®– A global leader in security operations has announced the opening of its Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Newcastle, following a period of continued expansion and rapid growth for the business. Founded in Silicon Valley and based in Minnesota, Arctic Wolf’s Newcastle city centre...
The much-anticipated Hadrian’s Wall 1900 Festival reveals some of the incredible range of events taking place across 2022
A contemporary artwork that uses the fabric of the landscape to create intrigue and wonder, a Japanese manga series bringing Roman history to life like never before, exhibitions and events for all the family, a Roman themed city of light and travelling Saturnalia celebrations are just some of the things...
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...