Raby Castle champions local contractors and heritage skills
As the ambitious two-year development scheme, The Rising nears completion, Raby Castle has used the North East’s most skilled local contractors and suppliers to complete the new retail, hospitality and events destination. The Rising, a collection of restored heritage buildings, two thoughtfully designed new builds and remodelled walled gardens...
North East Production Fund to support ITV and Hera Pictures ‘I Fought The Law’
ITV and Hera Pictures have announced I Fought the Law starring Sheridan Smith, which will begin filming in Teesside in summer of 2024, with support from the North East Production Fund, delivered by North East Screen on behalf of the North East Screen Industries Partnership. The heart-breaking, real-life story...
Newly qualified solicitor joins the top-ranked dispute resolution team at Muckle LLP
Leading North East law firm Muckle LLP has strengthened its Tier 1 dispute resolution team with a newly qualified solicitor. Georgia Barber, who joined Muckle on a training contract in 2022, completed a history degree at Newcastle University before studying a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and a Legal...
Baltic to launch new community-led Climate Club to inspire action on climate change
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead is launching a new Climate Club to support local communities in the region to deliver environmental and social change. Launching on Sunday 2 June, Baltic’s Climate Club will meet monthly, and members will take part in a range of events and activities...
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...