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...
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...
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...
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...
The Glasshouse introduces the Music Pass initiative, bringing the joy of music to every newborn in the North East
Imagine introducing your little one to the joy of live music from the very start. That’s exactly what you can do with the new Music Pass, announced by The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. The innovative Music Pass initiative is a pioneering programme aimed at introducing the magic of...
New North East cultural partnerships announced
Northumbria University has announced partnerships with two of the North East’s largest cultural organisations in a move that will cement the region’s reputation for excellence in the cultural and creative industries. Northumbria has joined forces with both Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums (TWAM) – the regional museum, art...
Karim Zeroual on getting to ‘Move it Move it’ as King Julian in Madagascar The Musical
Karim Zeroual leads the cast of the UK tour of brand-new Madagascar the Musical as the hilarious King Julien when it visits Newcastle Theatre Royal (Wed 10 – Sat 13 Jul 2024). Best known for anchoring CBBC and reaching the final of Strictly Come Dancing in 2019; we spoke...
Ward Hadaway announces six new appointments to support ambitious growth plans
Ward Hadaway’s affordable housing team has announced new leadership and the appointment of two new partners, an associate, two solicitors and an affordable housing conveyancer, highlighting the firm’s continued growth and commitment to the sector. Last year, the team, which is part of the broader built environment group at...
Historic Spanish galleon sails into the Tyne – floating museum
NE1, Newcastle City Council, and the Port of Tyne have joined forces to secure a historic Spanish galleon visit to Newcastle for the first time, as part of its sailing tour of UK ports. The eye-catching floating museum ship will sail up the Tyne and moor at Spiller’s Quay...
Wesley Square gets new artwork in time for NE1’s Summer in the City
Newcastle’s Quayside is gearing up for another fabulous NE1 Summer in the City and the now-famous mural on Wesley Square has a stunning and colourful new design for the season, delivered by internationally renowned artist Andy Welland. Working with Unit 44, Accent London and the London Mural Company, NE1...