Newcastle International Airport welcomes Vueling to the region and the return of flights to Barcelona
Newcastle International Airport welcomed Spain’s leading low cost airline, Vueling, to the region this weekend operating twice weekly flights to Barcelona. Vueling, which is part of the IAG Group, announced the decision to begin operating the new route from Newcastle International Airport in April, with fares from just £21.99...
Sunderland Empire shining bright for Ghostlight sessions
Thursday 1st July will mark the 114th Birthday for Sunderland Empire and as the venue prepares to turn off the ghost light, the theatre will play host to a special series of virtual gigs which will play homage to the iconic and spectacular spaces within the Grade 2 listed...
Raft of senior promotions in WBD’s Newcastle office
Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has confirmed a number of senior promotions across its UK offices, including three new partners and two legal directors in the firm’s Newcastle office. Hilary du Randt, Fiona Graham and Jonny Gribben were all promoted to partner. Hilary is an employment lawyer advising...
New Partner Jennifer Robinson joins Ward Hadaway to expand firm’s social housing services
Jennifer Robinson has joined as a Partner in Ward Hadaway’s Built Environment Team to grow the firm’s social housing offering to clients across Yorkshire and nationally. Jennifer, who will be based at the firm’s Leeds office, has over 20 years’ experience in the social housing sector. She will lead...
Elton John will perform live at Sunderland Stadium of Light
Elton John will perform live at Sunderland Stadium of Light on Sunday 19 June 2022 when he brings his Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour to the UK. It is with great excitement that Elton John announces the final dates for his award-winning Elton John Farewell...
Womble Bond Dickinson advises real estate giant Grainger on its first major acquisition in Newcastle
Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised its longstanding client Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed residential landlord, on its £57m acquisition of The Forge, a well-known private rented sector development based in Forth Banks, Newcastle. With deep roots in Newcastle, Grainger had been looking to invest in...
Fenwick announce three-night seasonal food and live music event ‘Summer Rooftop Sessions’ at Roof Thirty Nine atop its iconic Newcastle store
Join Fenwick Newcastle for the pinnacle of alfresco parties this Summer as it hosts three evenings of seasonal food and live local music atop its smart new restaurant and bar, Roof Thirty Nine. Roof Thirty Nine is also delighted to announce it is now open for online bookings. Fenwick will...
Beamish appoints Chief Executive
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is delighted to announce the appointment of Rhiannon Hiles as its Chief Executive. Rhiannon has been appointed by Beamish’s board of trustees, following a comprehensive recruitment process, and will take up the post immediately, leading the museum’s talented team of staff and...
Beamish Museum wholesale venture
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is proud to be working with businesses and venues across the North East to sell the museum’s traditionally-made sweets. Offering the chance to bring a taste of Beamish to local businesses, the museum’s new wholesale venture is proving very popular, with local...
CoLab to launch creative careers
Young people looking to work in the creative sector are now able to gain skills and learn their trade in a way that completely reflects how the industry operates thanks to a new approach by Gateshead College. CoLab at Gateshead College has been developed to best prepare students for...