£4.2bn devolution deal for the North East
People across the North East are being asked for their views following the announcement of a £4.2 billion devolution deal. A public consultation is now under way to give residents across the region a chance to understand how the proposed devolution deal from government could be implemented and have...
Gateshead Council continues to shine the spotlight on the regeneration of Gateshead and the North East
Today (Wednesday 18 January 2023) Central Government revealed Gateshead Council has been successful in its bid to secure £20million of Levelling up funding, which will be invested into The Sage arena, conference, and exhibition centre. The Council submitted the bid in August 2022, to fulfil the Council’s plans for...
Newcastle crowned UK’s ‘Capital of Christmas’
It has the best markets, an iconic tree and is the city most likely to experience a white Christmas. Newcastle has officially been crowned the UK’s inaugural ‘Capital of Christmas’, following the publication of new national research to celebrate the festive season. A study by budgeting experts Park Christmas...
Festive plans for Newcastle’s Christmas revealed
It’s beginning to look more like Christmas, as Newcastle City Council announces plans for Christmas and New Year in the city, bringing some festive cheer for everyone. The council will be again working in partnership with NE1, the city’s business improvement district, to offer a whole range of events...
Additional places released for government backed management course for SMEs following unprecedented take up
As a result of the recent success of the 12-week management course ‘Help to Grow: Management’, the eligibility has changed to allow two participants per business to complete the course if their business has 10 or more employees. SMEs are being encouraged to sign up for the opportunity to...
BBC City of Comedy closes with a spectacular night of comedy featuring Mawaan Rizwaan and Adult Film Club in Newcastle
Actor, writer and comedian Mawaan will delve into his comedy career – from making music videos on YouTube, writing for hit Netflix series Sex Education, to developing, writing and starring in his upcoming BBC Three sitcom JUICE. The event, taking place on 10 November 16:00-17:00 at the Tyneside Cinema,...
North East hotels celebrate night of success at industry’s Excellence Awards
After a two-year break, because of the Covid pandemic, one of the hardest-hit industries, a hospitality organisation, came back fighting last night and proved that they may have been down, but they’re definitely not beat! North East Hotels Association (NEHA), which was established over thirty years ago is an...
Final plans for RLWC2021 fan village announced as Newcastle gears up for party weekend
With eight days to go until opening fixture of Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) at St James’ Park, organisers have today released final details of what fans can look forward to in Newcastle at the Official RLWC2021 Fan Village on the Quayside over the opening weekend. Opening from...
greenbean launches donation stations in support of Smart Works Newcastle
A recruitment process outsourcing specialist has launched donation stations for Smart Works Newcastle, to help the North East charity make a real difference for women attending interviews. greenbean, part of the Galago Group, has established the donation stations at Quorum Park, where the firm relocated to in 2020. Smart...
Kaiser Chiefs to headline RLWC2021 tournament welcome
Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) has revealed that the Kaiser Chiefs will be the headline music act as part of the Official Tournament Welcome event at St James’ Park, Newcastle on Saturday 15 October. The multiple Brit Award winning, indie-rock band will be a key part of the...