NE1 turns the spotlight and festive lights on Newcastle’s majestic Theatre Royal
Light switch-on, Thursday, 14th November. Newcastle’s iconic Theatre Royal will be lit up in style this Christmas from 14th November until 8th January 2025 – thanks to funding from Newcastle NE1 Ltd. A fantastic new light installation will grace the pillars of the renowned Theatre Royal, extending the city’s...
Eldon Square welcomes Bubbleology’s first Newcastle kiosk!
Newcastle’s shopping and dining destination, Eldon Square, is thrilled to announce that Bubbleology, the leading bubble tea brand, has officially opened at the centre on Sunday 10th November, marking the first and only Bubbleology in Newcastle. Located opposite HMV on Blackett Bridge, Eldon Square visitors will be able to...
Ryder Crowned Architectural Practice of the Year
The international design practice, headquartered in Newcastle, has been named Architectural Practice of the Year at the annual Building Awards ceremony, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 5 November. Over 1,000 professionals from across the construction industry gathered to honour the most innovative and impactful...
North East England Goes Purple to Celebrate Accessibility & Inclusion
Landmarks across the region will light up purple as visitor economy businesses come together to mark Purple Tuesday –a worldwide initiative for accessibility and inclusion. Purple Tuesday is a global social movement and the #1 brand for improving the customer experience for disabled people and their families 365...
Eldon Square spotlights the importance of empowering women with new partnership with Smart Works Newcastle
Eldon Square, the leading retail destination, has proudly announced a new partnership with Smart Works Newcastle, the UK charity dedicated to providing high-quality interview clothes and training to unemployed women. This partnership highlights Eldon Square’s continued commitment to supporting social good causes within the Newcastle community. As part of...
Brenda Edwards makes her directorial debut
Brenda Edwards makes her directorial debut on the 2024/25 Hairspray UK Tour having previously delighted audiences as “Motormouth” Maybelle when Hairspray last lit up the stage at Newcastle Theatre Royal in 2018. The Loose Women and X Factor star recently made a popular return to the Grey Street venue...
Raby Castle’s new exhibition awarded national accolade
A new exhibition featuring the voice of BBC Countryfile presenter Matt Baker MBE, has won a prestigious national award by destination marketing organisation VisitEngland. Raby Castle, Park and Gardens in County Durham, launched the exhibition within its Grade II* listed newly-renovated Coach House and Stables in June 2024....
North East businesses tackle children’s mental health crisis by supporting storytelling intervention
Four North East businesses have committed to children’s wellbeing by supporting the award-winning MELVA programme Schools across the region have been able to access the unique mental health education initiative free of charge, thanks to business sponsorship MELVA was developed in response to the current mental health crisis affecting...
Going for growth: Morpeth leads the way on the East Coast Main Line
Morpeth is showing signs of significant growth for customer journeys on the East Coast Main Line with new data release by the popular open access operator, Lumo. Lumo believes the surge in demand for its services is due to a combination of an increasing focus on sustainability by leisure...
UK print giants hire experienced ecommerce expert
A UK print organisation has announced its intentions in digital with the appointment of a new ecommerce consultant. Sunderland-based operation WTTB, formerly known as Where The Trade Buys, has installed Scott Holland to advise the board on the businesses digital and ecommerce strategies. WTTB has become one of the...