January ballot for the 2025 AJ Bell Great North Run is now open!
As we enter a new year and the thoughts turn to creating lifelong memories in 2025, we are excited to announce that the January ballot for the world famous AJ Bell Great North Run 2025 is now open. The January ballot runs from Monday 6 January 2025 at...
Beat the January blues with Raby Estates’ unlimited entry offer
Raby Estates is offering an unlimited January entry, meaning visitors can return to its popular attractions throughout the month for free after purchasing a ticket. The County Durham Estate is opening its historic Deer Park and Walled Gardens in the grounds of Raby Castle and close by High...
North East Tourism Leaders Dr Sarah Green & Ian Thomas Receive Accolades in New Years’ Honours List
NewcastleGateshead Initiative Chief Executive Dr Sarah Green and Chief Operating Officer Ian Thomas are among those recognised in the 2025 New Years’ Honours list for their contribution to the region’s tourism sector and the wider UK’s visitor economy. Announced on New Year’s Eve, Dr Sarah Green has been awarded...
UPDATE: Gateshead Flyover Closure and Metro Suspension
Engineers are working round the clock to find an interim solution to reinforce sections of the closed Gateshead Highway to enable Metro trains to use the tunnel underneath. Metro services are currently suspended between Heworth and Monument as a safety precaution, following further engineering updates. Investigations are underway to...
NO BAH HUMBUG HERE, Northern Stage wows train customers with festive surprise performance
TO spread some festive cheer and convert any Scrooges in the final week before Christmas, Newcastle-based train operator, Lumo, teamed up with the cast of A Christmas Carol from Northern Stage, taking a special surprise performance to customers on the East Coast Main Line. The adaptation of A...
Blog: Changing for sustainability – 10 things we did in 2024 which your organisation could do too
The end of the year is often a time for reflection and looking forward. As we look to 2025 and as we work through the recommendations of the Green Tourism assessment we’re undertaking, we look at 10 things we did this year to improve sustainability.
Newcastle United Foundation kicks off new era for girls in football
Budding female footballers in the North East are set to benefit as one of the region’s top sports colleges teams up with Newcastle United Foundation. Gateshead College and Newcastle United Foundation have joined forces to open new doors for female footballers in the North East, giving them the...
Dance City Introduces ‘Absolute Beginner Course’ to Make Dance Accessible to Everyone
Dance City is excited to announce the launch of its new Absolute Beginner Course (ABC) designed to help more people experience the joy of dance, regardless of their background or prior experience. While beginners are always welcome in most of Dance City’s classes, the ABC programme offers the perfect...
True Potential on a mission this Christmas
North East financial services and technology company, True Potential, is pulling out all the stops to surpass its fundraising goal for Mission Christmas, as it works toward a long-term target of raising £100,000 for the national children’s charity. Based at Newburn Riverside, Newcastle, True Potential has so far raised...
Savour a taste of the festive season at SIX Rooftop
Following on from its recent awards successes, including securing two AA rosettes for culinary excellence, achieving a listing in the prestigious Michelin Guide, and being presented with an OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award, SIX Rooftop at The Baltic is pulling out all the stops this festive season. During the festive...