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Group of people cutting ribbons outside of new Beamish Museum exhibit.

1950s cinema and shops now open at Beamish Museum

A 1950s cinema, toy shop, electrical shop and record store have opened to visitors at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North today (6th July). The new 1950s Town exhibits include a recreation of the Grand cinema, from Ryhope, in Sunderland; a toy shop named after Romer Parrish in...

Actor from Birdsong play holding shovel and in First World War style clothing.

There is nothing more than to love and be loved

Award-winning actor Max Bowden, best known for the roles of Ben Mitchell in Eastenders and Justin Fitzgerald in Waterloo Road, will star as Jack Firebrace in Birdsong, Sebastian Faulks’ epic story of love and loss, when it returns to the Newcastle Theatre Royal stage (Tue 21 – Sat 25...

A young person in 1950s costume with serving tray around his neck and 'Milkbar' on the wall behind them.

1950s cinema and shops opening at Beamish Museum this weekend

A 1950s cinema, toy shop, electrical shop and record store will open to visitors at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North this Saturday (6th July). The new 1950s Town exhibits – a recreation of the Grand cinema, from Ryhope, in Sunderland; a toy shop named after Romer Parrish...

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Northern Pride announce events programme for commissioned artists

Northern Pride continues to champion local talent, with a host of events announced, providing six commissioned artists with the platform to showcase their creativity during this year’s Pride in the City, presented in partnership with Newcastle NE1. Azula Bandit and Chris Fleming (IDa4) were announced as the two artists...

Family in Life Science Centre planetarium sitting down to watch new Earth Defenders show

Superhero satellites take centre stage at Life

The talented in-house team at Life Science Centre has produced a stunning new planetarium show that throws the spotlight on a team of superhero satellites defending Earth from above. Earth Defenders! has been written and produced by the team that created the acclaimed What Santa Sees show. Over a...

Four Muckle LLP team members stood on outdoor stairs smiling and posing naturally to camera.

Muckle LLP appoints associate solicitor to its first-class employment team

Muckle LLP has appointed an associate solicitor to its growing employment team, which is described by Legal 500 UK as providing “a first-class service in every respect”. Martha Averley, originally from Gosforth, advises businesses across all stages of the employment relationship, from recruitment and day-to-day HR matters to discrimination,...

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UNW bucks downsizing trend with office expansion

North East independent chartered accountancy and advisory firm UNW has significantly increased its office space in Newcastle’s prominent Citygate II building in a move that is set to provide the business with more space to grow. The expansion, which comes as a result of continued success in the marketplace...

Adult and child reading flash cards in front of Mortal Fools banner.

Wellbeing boost for young people in Northumberland through creative nature project

A project helping young people in the North East to be creative and connect with nature has been hugely successful in boosting wellbeing among participants. Natural England and Mortal Fools have completed work on a unique and innovative collaborative project combining wellbeing, outdoor activities and creativity to support young...

Large group gathered together smiling to camera in a restaurant garden with a Northern Pride banner and mascot.

Partners come together to launch new additions for Northern Pride 2024

Long standing partners and new business showed their support for Northern Pride today (Thursday 27 June). Businesses came together for the Partners Breakfast hosted at Blackfriars, as a thank you and to celebrate their involvement and support for Pride in the City, presented in partnership with Newcastle NE1. As...

Adult and child running through a tunnel of string fairy lights.

The Alnwick Garden Releases Tickets for Annual Sell-Out Winter Light Trail

The season may only have just turned to summer, but The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland has today (Thursday 27 June) announced the sale of its much-anticipated Winter Light Trail tickets. For the price of one entry, guests can enjoy two award-winning attractions, The Alnwick Garden and the world’s largest...

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