North East students showcase skills on blockbuster film production project
A pioneering virtual production project is set to shake-up the traditional approach to digital arts training and education in the North East. Working in partnership with leading regional technical organisations, Gateshead College has brought together students from film production, scriptwriting, art, gaming, performing arts and music to produce a...
Excitement brewing for Gateshead FC away at Wembly
Lumo, the Open Access rail operator, has teamed up with local Gateshead brewery Black Storm to offer a special commemorative beer on board its trains as fans head to London for the FA Trophy final. The news comes hot on the heels of the Tyneside-based rail operator announcing an...
The world’s first Fungal Book Shop takes root at The Biscuit Factory Art Gallery
Threads in the Ground, a pioneering climate hope organization founded and Directed by Adam Cooper, is proud to announce the unveiling of a groundbreaking project: the world’s first fungal book shop. This conceptual installation, part of the broader Mushroom Sculpt project, represents a bold step towards sustainable building practices...
AEGEAN restarts flights to Athens from Newcastle Airport for its second summer season
AEGEAN, the Greek flagship airline, has returned to Newcastle Airport for its second summer season. Passengers can travel now between the North East and the city of Athens on the direct service every Wednesday and Sunday, until the 23rd October 2024. The convenient evening departure time allows passengers to...
Ward Hadaway’s new Managing Partner outlines plans to double in size
A leading Northern law firm’s new Managing Partner today announced plans to achieve 100% growth within the next ten years. Steven Petrie has laid out his ambitions after being announced as the new Managing Partner at Ward Hadaway, a firm with offices in Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle. Steven took...
DWF announces new managing partner in Newcastle
DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced real estate partner Lee Pickett as the new managing partner of its Newcastle office. Lee studied law in Newcastle and joined DWF’s Newcastle office as a senior associate in 2013. Three years later he was promoted to...
North East businesses raise over £50,000 for local museums
North East businesses have raised over £50,000 at a special event hosted by Fenwick Newcastle to raise funds for Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums’ programmes for communities. The fundraising event at Arthur’s Music & Dining Club, at Fenwick Newcastle, was organised by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums’...
Poignant show about Northumberland young people’s experience growing up delights audiences across the North
Mortal Fools Ensemble Young Company brought new production, Inevitable? to venues across the North in a highly anticipated Spring tour, delighting audiences and selling out performances. Nearly 350 audience members watched the unfiltered, funny, and thought-provoking show exploring a universal part of life: becoming an adult. Devised and performed...
Generator joins forces with BBC Introducing to showcase North East live music talent
Leading music development agency Generator has announced its latest upcoming showcase event in partnership with BBC Radio’s dedicated platform to amplify unsigned and under-the-radar UK music talent. With support from BBC Introducing, Generator Live will take place on Saturday 5 October 2024 at Newcastle’s music scene stronghold, Boiler Shop....
It’s a save! Lumo supports Gateshead FC fans with extra service
Lumo, the official rail partner of Gateshead FC has proudly announced details of an extra service to help Heed Army fans return from London to Tyneside on Saturday 11 May 2024. Fans heading to the Isuzu FA Trophy Final at Wembley can now book on either the 07:12, or...