Spreading the word about WeAreNewcastle campaign
Independent retailers, cafes, bars and restaurants in Newcastle’s neighbourhoods have joined forces to help spread the word about a new local pride campaign. The WeAreNewcastle campaign was launched in February to celebrate what the city’s high streets and neighbourhoods have to offer residents. Already more than 250 businesses have...
Newcastle announces bid to bring Great British Railways headquarters to the city
Newcastle City Council is bidding to bring the new Great British Railways Headquarters to the region. Britain’s railways are embarking on a major, once-in-a-generation reform and the new public body, Great British Railways (GBR) will integrate the railways, owning the infrastructure, collecting fare revenue, running, and planning the network,...
WeAreNewcastle campaign set to support city’s neighbourhoods
A new campaign to help support Newcastle’s neighbourhoods and high streets recover from the pandemic will launch on Monday (Feb 21). NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) is delivering the WeAreNewcastle campaign, on behalf of Newcastle City Council, having received funding from the Government’s Welcome Back Fund via the European Regional Development...
New Geordie Street App to help local high streets reach new customers
A new app is being launched which will help businesses on high streets in Newcastle’s neighbourhoods reach new customers. The Geordie Street shopping app, currently in development, and due to launch in February will be an integral part of the Welcome Back campaign being delivered this winter by NewcastleGateshead...
Region’s tourism businesses celebrated at annual awards
The region’s top tourism businesses will be celebrated at the North East England Tourism Awards on Thurs, March 24. The annual event, hosted by NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) will be held at Newcastle Civic Centre. Attractions, hotels and individuals from across the North East will compete in 15 categories including...
Shortlist announced for North East Tourism Awards
Despite a tough year for the tourism industry and continued uncertainty being created by the Pandemic, the efforts of businesses in the sector will be recognised in the 2022 North East Tourism Awards – the shortlist for which has now been announced. Taking place in March 2022, the awards...
A Christmas message from our Chief Executive
Sarah Green, Chief Executive, NewcastleGateshead Initiative: As we approach the festive season and look forward to a new year, I would like to celebrate the achievements and exciting projects announced in 2021 which represent a significant vote of confidence in our region as a place to invest. From a...
North East businesses and experts come together to support net zero ambitions
Today (12 November) key figures from across Newcastle, Gateshead, and the wider region, gathered for a one-day conference to tackle the climate change crisis, and discuss how the region can work together to reach its net zero ambitions. This event was hosted by Invest Newcastle in partnership with global tech consultancy Thoughtworks and marketing and communications...
Global digital consultancy to invest in a UK hub in the North creating up to 100 jobs in Newcastle
As part of ambitious growth plans for the UK, a global digital consultancy has chosen Newcastle as its second UK base. Established in Tokyo in 2006, Monstarlab plans to create up to 100 new tech roles by 2024. With an office in London already, the company will expand its...
North of Tyne scheme supports more than 400 SMEs through the pandemic
A North of Tyne Combined Authority funded Citylife Business Support programme which launched a year ago, has provided support to more than 400 small and medium sized businesses. Citylife Business Support was launched to help businesses to sustain, recover and safeguard jobs, as well develop, and implement new models...