Freight Island to transform Eldon Square and Newcastle city centre
Freight Island, a huge, innovative entertainment and dining destination, is set to arrive at Eldon Square in autumn 2025. Inspired by the likes of Coney Island in New York and the famous Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, the new space spans a huge 60,000 square feet, and will reclaim the...
Ryder Architecture posts latest financial accounts
The award winning international design practice, headquartered in Newcastle, has posted its latest annual accounts showing a strong underlying commercial performance despite the challenging economic environment. For the financial year ending 30 April 2024, Ryder’s UK turnover was £31.6m (+4.6% on 2023), generating pre tax profits of £2.4m...
Sara Davies’ new North East produced BBC show premieres in Newcastle
Sara Davies, North East entrepreneur and TV personality joined local dignitaries, the production team and crew to celebrate the launch of The Big Idea Works at a special screening last night at the Tyneside Cinema. Filmed last year in Newcastle, the new 16 part series, fronted by the...
Newcastle Pride is back for a city-wide takeover this summer
Newcastle Pride is set to return for a city-wide takeover this summer, following the success of last year’s transformative event. Presented in partnership with Newcastle NE1, the festival, which will take place across the 19 and 20 July, promises an even bigger line up of celebrations, live entertainment, family...
A year of action-packed events at Beamish Museum in 2025
There’s an exciting year ahead at the North East’s most visited attraction as Beamish Museum announces its 2025 events programme. Whether you’re serious about steam, crazy about cars or hooked on horses, Beamish Museum’s programme of events has something for everyone! The museum’s Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime is...
VisitBritain launches global screen tourism campaign with blockbuster-inspired film
To drive inbound tourism across Britain, national tourism agency VisitBritain has this week launched a global screen tourism campaign, kicking off with a blockbuster-inspired film that sees Britain the star of the show. The campaign ‘Starring GREAT Britain’ rolls out internationally this week with a launch film drawing on iconic...
Muckle LLP expands corporate team with new appointment
Solicitor Lucy Dougall has returned to the North East after being appointed to one of the region’s largest corporate legal teams. Lucy Dougall, who is originally from Teesside, has joined the award-winning corporate team at Newcastle-based Muckle LLP. After starting her legal career with a firm in Teesside, Lucy...
Coronado Research opens Newcastle office with ambition to revolutionise clinical research and the approval of new medicines
Coronado Research, a pioneering provider of data-driven solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical devices sectors, has launched a new office in Newcastle. This expansion is a key step in the company’s mission to transform the drug development process and bring transformative treatments to patients faster. The purpose-led company...
North East businesses invited to share their sustainability story
An event to empower regional businesses to “do more good together” is taking place in the North East this March. The Business with Impact Dinner, developed by leading events company BeaconHouse Events and wellbeing and sustainability consultancy Venture Zero, aims to bring together like-minded North East businesses to create positive change for people, planet,...
True Potential celebrates sixth year of Mission Christmas support
Newcastle-based financial services and technology company True Potential is marking six years of supporting regional children’s charity Mission Christmas, announcing that a total of nearly £60,000 has been raised so far. True Potential plans to step up fundraising even further this year, working towards a long-term target of raising...