Newcastle’s first outdoor escape room takes players on a mysterious adventure
Developed by Newcastle’s top-ranked escape room and one of the world’s top 100 escape rooms, The Escape Key, the new outdoor escape game uses an app and GPS to tell the tragic historical tale of Rosie O’Shea through videos, puzzles, and challenges. The project was part funded by an...
Laser lights to fill the night skies of Newcastle as city waves goodbye to 2020
This New Year, NE1 working with Newcastle City Council and BAFTA award-winning artist, Seb Lee-Delisle will bring an interactive laser installation, Laser Light City, to Newcastle over three nights at New Year. From 4pm – 11pm, 30 December to 1 January, the dramatic installation will light up the night...
High Street Group celebrate completion of Newcastle’s tallest building unveiling ‘hometel’ concept
Construction of Newcastle’s tallest building, Hadrian’s Tower has been completed and officially handed over by the contractor Tolent to the developer and owner, The High Street Group. Following a 30-month build programme the 26-storey luxury community in the heart of Newcastle is ready to welcome its first residents, with...
Pioneering biotech start-up looking to tackle global donor tissue shortages joins growing life science cluster on Newcastle Helix
A biotech start-up, whose technology aims to tackle cornea donor tissue shortages and speed up life-changing transplants worldwide, has moved into a specialist lab facility – The Biosphere on Newcastle Helix. 3D Bio-Tissues and their technology is the outcome of more than 20 years of pioneering research. They specialise...
Go North East launches game-changing electric buses in Newcastle and Gateshead
Go North East has today launched the region’s first fully-electric bus fleet in the North East, which are capable of all-day service with a single overnight charge, supporting the company’s commitment to improve air quality. The switch was flipped on the nine high-tech zero-emission buses this morning, as part...
City region recognised as a high potential investment opportunity for billion-pound healthy ageing market
The North East has been successful in its bid to promote the region as a High Potential Opportunity (HPO) for healthy ageing. Innovation assets on Newcastle Helix, world-leading research strengths and existing international profile as a UK ‘go-to’ ageing cluster played a key role in its success. Led by...
£14 million cash lifeline for Newcastle businesses launched
A £14 million scheme to support Newcastle businesses through the latest lockdown measures is launched by Newcastle City Council. With thousands of businesses forced to close due to national lockdown, as well as businesses severely impacted by Tier Two restrictions, Newcastle City Council is urging business owners to apply...
Radisson RED expands UK presence with Newcastle signing
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of Radisson RED Newcastle – bringing the fun, upscale hotel brand to one of the UK’s most vibrant cities. Set to open in 2023, the innovative and style-savvy hotel will be located in the city centre within The High Street...
Redundancy support for employers as the end of furlough approaches and unemployment continues to rise
To tackle growing unemployment figures, a new service is supporting job seekers to find work and employers to future-proof their business. Jobs@SkillsHub is a brand-new service that provides a job matching service for those looking for work and for employers looking to recruit locally or support staff at risk...
Icons from across the globe celebrate healthy ageing and share their stories in a new hybrid exhibit on Newcastle Helix
Today, (1 October) on the United Nation’s International Day of Older Persons a new exhibition has launched on Newcastle Helix, celebrating human experiences and a vision for longer and healthier lives. Lead by the National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) and hosted in the Catalyst building on Newcastle Helix,...