The Body Shop unveils a new sustainable concept store at Metrocentre Gateshead
Now, more than ever, the world needs strong, confident bodies. That’s why The Body Shop, the iconic activist beauty brand, is rolling up its sleeves, starting with the launch of its new concept store at Metrocentre Gateshead. The new store is an interactive ‘activist workshop’ that encourages people to...
INNSiDE Newcastle reveals INNSiDERS of Newcastle campaign with illuminated Quayside Art exhibition
(Image left to right: Sarah Green, Newcastle Gateshead Initiative, Simon Laing, CBK Adventures, MP Chi Onwurah and Steve Beharall, Head of Foundation at Newcastle United Foundation) A celebration of the people of the city – with 18 individuals chosen for INNSiDERS of Newcastle campaign Waterfront art exhibition, with large-scale...
North East businesses optimistic for Freeports success – but give warning over skills shortage and need for collaboration – survey reveals
Businesses in the North East are positive as they await the arrival of Freeports in England– but education and business leaders raise concerns over skills shortages and the need for more collaboration to drive success. Transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD), the largest law firm in the North...
Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers on schedule to deliver trailblazing tournament
RLWC2021 organisers have confirmed that they will deliver the biggest and best ever Rugby League World Cup in October and November 2021 To mark the 100-day countdown to the opening match of the tournament between hosts England and Samoa at St James’ Park, Newcastle, all remaining tickets will go...
Pilgrim Place secures planning approval
Newcastle City Council’s Planning Committee has granted planning permission for the Pilgrim Place development at Pilgrim Street. The Taras Properties scheme is located on the eastern side of Pilgrim Street and includes the site of the former NCP car park and Worswick Street bus station and the listed buildings...
Moxy Hotel at Newcastle Helix secures planning approval
Vastint Hospitality has been granted planning permission by Newcastle City Council for the Moxy Hotel development at Newcastle Helix. The scheme was brought forward by the international developer who invests in major business locations across the UK and Europe. After seeing the potential in Newcastle, Vastint was keen to...
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...