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...
New Travel Trade website launched at World Travel Market
A new website dedicated to Travel Trade professional looking to plan a trip to North East England will be launched at the World Travel Market in London this week. The new website features information on accommodation, travel and bookable products. Trade will also find a useful toolkit with promotional copy;...
Region welcomes European media to mark launch of new easyJet routes
Travel journalists and social media influencers from Netherlands and France enjoyed a weekend exploring the North East to mark the launch of two new routes into Newcastle International Airport. The media were invited to see what was on offer in the destination, following easyJet’s new daily flights from Amsterdam...
Keith Merrin recognised as one of the 50 most influential museum leaders in the world
A “forward-thinking” North East museum director has been named as one of the sector’s most influential leaders worldwide. Keith Merrin – Director of Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums – features in the Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List, announced on 31 October 2024. The list highlights key individuals whose...
The Glasshouse announces £2m donation from The Foyle Foundation
The Glasshouse is announcing a major, £2m donation from The Foyle Foundation to support its work with young people. Already reaching over 50,000 young people each year, the donation will support the music charity to grow and develop its work, under the banner of a new Music Academy for...
MetroCentre signs Reiss, enhancing Red Mall’s prime fashion offer
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that fashion retailer, Reiss, has signed at Metrocentre, further demonstrating the top 5 super regional mall’s momentum in securing highly sought-after and premium brands. Reiss will open a 3,933 sq ft space in Lower Red Mall in mid-November, stocking menswear, womenswear & accessories....