Looking forward to a spectacular New Year’s Eve
This New Year’s Eve promises to be a special one in Newcastle, with the return of two spectacular firework displays on the Quayside. The free public displays are back by popular demand, the first time since 2019. These have been organised by Newcastle City Council and NE1 as the...
Utilita Arena Newcastle is getting a makeover
Utilita Arena Newcastle is excited to announce that in celebration of its 30th birthday this year, it’s having a makeover. £1.75 million is being invested into Utilita Arena as it undergoes a major refresh, set to transform many of the venue’s spaces for all guests to enjoy. Due for...
Grainger Market looks towards Christmas
Newcastle’s much-loved market will open its doors every day from this Sunday as the festive season gets into full swing. The market is the perfect place to shop this Christmas, offering a traditional festive experience all under one roof, with local traders selling fresh, local produce, products and gifts....
Sunderland Music City launches trailblazing strategy to level up Wearside music scene
SUNDERLAND Music City is to unveil its strategy to transform and expand the region’s musical economy at the next Growth Lab Sunderland event. A critical piece of Sunderland Music City’s ongoing work to develop music in Sunderland, the strategy aims to boost engagement with and investment in the...
Nerys Johnson: Disability and Practice at Laing Gallery
A new exhibition at the Laing Art Gallery will celebrate the life and work of local artist and curator Nerys Johnson (1942-2001). The exhibition explores Johnson’s lived experience of rheumatoid arthritis and the subsequent impact of disability on her artistic practice. The works on display have been chosen from...
Heritage at the forefront of new business spaces for Christmas
Two buildings in the grounds of a 14th century castle have been transformed into stylish corporate event spaces with heritage, charm and modern amenities at their heart. The County Durham based Raby Castle, Park and Gardens opened The Riding School and the Dutch Barn event spaces in summer...
Metrocentre welcomes Reiss and a wave of new openings, upsizes, and upgrades across its malls
Metrocentre has announced that premium fashion brand Reiss, has opened its brand new store in the Lower Red Mall, alongside other new openings, upsizes and refits across its Red and Platinum Malls. The tenant investments reaffirm Metrocentre’s position within the North East and its success in attracting new brands while...
North East Mayor announces plans for North East Carbon Marketplace at summit in Gateshead
North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness, has announced plans for a North East Carbon Marketplace at the Net Zero North East England Annual Summit in Gateshead. Under the new plans, organisations in the region will be able to offset their carbon emissions by investing in carbon saving projects in the...
An exciting new chapter for the North East’s biggest cultural organisation
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums is entering an exciting new chapter with an expansion to its museum portfolio and a brand new name. From today (26 November) the organisation is known as North East Museums and from 1 April 2025 it will expand its footprint into Northumberland to...
Double award success celebrates Northumbrian Water’s impact and legacy at Kielder Waterside
The visionary leadership of Northumbrian Water’s David Hall, Head of Commercial Strategy and Transformation, has been celebrated at the annual Hoseasons Conference in Birmingham, (Wednesday 20th November) where he was presented with the Hugh Grayson Outstanding Contribution to UK Tourism Award. The Award win comes as Kielder Winter Wonderland...