International conference success in NewcastleGateshead
Digital construction enthusiasts from all over the world travelled to the North East of England last week for the innovation in technology led show, BIM Show Live. The two day, sell-out event, was attended by over 400 delegates at the newly renovated Grade II* listed Boiler Shop in Newcastle’s...
Phase 2 for Stephenson Quarter
The second phase of Newcastle’s Stephenson Quarter could soon get under way after developers submitted plans to create a pioneering technical college and a new office building. Plans for the second phase show a potential base for the North East Futures University Technical College (UTC) should approval be granted...
Once upon a Tyne
With more than 2000 years of history, NewcastleGateshead certainly has a story or two to tell. This year, a host of exciting exhibitions and events will set about turning the page on some of those tales and will encourage visitors, young and old, to delve into the magical world...
Adderstone Group submits plans for further £100m investment in Newcastle
Adderstone Group has submitted planning applications for three large residential schemes in Newcastle totalling over £100m. The planning applications relate to residential schemes at the Quayside, Gosforth and Ouseburn. One application will see brownfield land on Newcastle’s famous Quayside developed into a 122-apartment scheme on the vacant site. The...
Business rates revaluation
In what has been billed as the biggest change in a generation, the 2017 business rates revaluation is only a few months away. NewcastleGateshead Initiative Partner JK Property Consultants gives us an insight into the potential impact for businesses large and small in our region. The assessment of the...
Deeply Dippy about the Diplodocus
One of Britain’s most famous museum exhibits will come to Newcastle in 2019 as part of an unprecedented national tour. The Great North Museum: Hancock will be the sole North East England venue on the tour, which will see ‘Dippy’ the Diplodocus take centre-stage of a wide-ranging public programme...
Global data and technology specialist opens office in Newcastle
Amicus ITS, one of the UK’s leading 24×365 IT Managed Service Providers and a data security specialist, is opening an office in Newcastle this month – creating a number of jobs for the region. With almost 30 years’ experience in the IT industry, Amicus ITS provides technology support and...
Northumberland Street vision
Local businesses are engaging in discussions with Newcastle City Council and NE1 Ltd as they outline their approach to transform Northumberland Street and its surrounding areas into a vibrant outdoor shopping destination to rival that of other European cities. The vision is to develop a world-class retail and leisure...
Venturefest unveiled
The region’s innovation conference Venturefest North East has announced a series of new features aimed at making its 2016 event the largest and most successful yet at helping businesses to grow. The annual autumn conference has grown to 700 people this year and its next gathering on 8 November...
Free WiFi launched
Visitors and residents of Newcastle and Gateshead can now connect to free outdoor WiFi, thanks to GoDigital_WiFi. In a partnership between Newcastle City Council and Gateshead Council, as part of the Go Digital Newcastle programme, BT is providing an outdoor WiFi service in key pedestrian routes in Newcastle city...