Popular Food & Drink Festival announces return to Newcastle for its second annual event in 2025
The Newcastle Food Festival has unveiled the dates for its second annual celebration of independent businesses, global cuisines, local entertainment, and performing arts. Set within the idyllic Leazes Park on May 31st – June 1st, 2025, preparations are underway for a memorable weekend packed with an abundance of delicious...
Northumbria University can help make your business more efficient
Certificate in Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Are you dealing with a lot of waste due to inefficiencies in business processes within your organisation? Are you dealing with some complex operational problems and issues without knowing the root causes of them and the solution? Are you tasked with improving...
Muckle LLP surpasses £700,000 in grants to support local charities
Muckle LLP are delighted to announce that their Muckle Fund at the Community Foundation has surpassed £700,000 in grants. Donations have helped charities across the North East and Cumbria for over two decades. The Muckle Fund, run in association with the Community Foundation, was set up in 2002 as...
Ward Hadaway announces record financial results
Ward Hadaway, one of the UK’s leading independent full-service law firms, has reported a record financial performance in its latest filed accounts for 2023-24, with revenue rising by 7% to £48m. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the firm’s history. Driven by strong growth across its Leeds,...
Lumo launches low-alcohol beer for Dry January
Lumo has launched a refreshing addition to its menu: Big Nothing 0.5%, a locally-sourced, low-alcohol beer created in partnership with Newcastle’s iconic Donzoko Brewing Company will be available on services between Edinburgh and London. The bright, citrusy brew is designed to offer customers a mindful and flavourful choice, just...
January ballot for the 2025 AJ Bell Great North Run is now open!
As we enter a new year and the thoughts turn to creating lifelong memories in 2025, we are excited to announce that the January ballot for the world famous AJ Bell Great North Run 2025 is now open. The January ballot runs from Monday 6 January 2025 at...
Beat the January blues with Raby Estates’ unlimited entry offer
Raby Estates is offering an unlimited January entry, meaning visitors can return to its popular attractions throughout the month for free after purchasing a ticket. The County Durham Estate is opening its historic Deer Park and Walled Gardens in the grounds of Raby Castle and close by High...
North East Tourism Leaders Dr Sarah Green & Ian Thomas Receive Accolades in New Years’ Honours List
NewcastleGateshead Initiative Chief Executive Dr Sarah Green and Chief Operating Officer Ian Thomas are among those recognised in the 2025 New Years’ Honours list for their contribution to the region’s tourism sector and the wider UK’s visitor economy. Announced on New Year’s Eve, Dr Sarah Green has been awarded...
UPDATE: Gateshead Flyover Closure and Metro Suspension
Engineers are working round the clock to find an interim solution to reinforce sections of the closed Gateshead Highway to enable Metro trains to use the tunnel underneath. Metro services are currently suspended between Heworth and Monument as a safety precaution, following further engineering updates. Investigations are underway to...
NO BAH HUMBUG HERE, Northern Stage wows train customers with festive surprise performance
TO spread some festive cheer and convert any Scrooges in the final week before Christmas, Newcastle-based train operator, Lumo, teamed up with the cast of A Christmas Carol from Northern Stage, taking a special surprise performance to customers on the East Coast Main Line. The adaptation of A...