A Story of Hope: Exploring Journeys of Complex Motherhood Through Art at Newcastle Cathedral
Mothers share their journeys through art in an exhibition on child removal, resilience and healing at Newcastle Cathedral, led by support organisation Her Circle. At first glance, it’s a familiar image – a mother embracing her child, a modern take on the Madonna and Child. Yet, at the heart...
Giant interactive robotic snail at Life marks start of 10-day celebration of science
Luma, a nine-metre illuminated robotic snail delighted schoolchildren from across the region as Life Science Centre (Life) marked the start of British Science Week today (Friday 7 March). Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle Central and West, and Chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, was at Life to...
DEMIGODS ASSEMBLE: THE LIGHTNING THIEF WILL VISIT NEWCASTLE THEATRE ROYAL
Get ready, demigods! The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is set to visit Newcastle Theatre Royal this summer (Wed 27 – Sun 31 Aug 2025), bringing the hit stage adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling novel to life. When New York City teenager Percy Jackson discovers that he...
The Glasshouse kicks off major new music academy to support the next generation
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music has unveiled plans for The Glasshouse Academy – a major new initiative to transform music education in the North East and beyond. Building on 20 years of music learning, The Glasshouse Academy will bring together everything it does for young people –...
Eldon Square reveals new brand strategy to supercharge exciting period of investment
Eldon Square, Newcastle’s much loved premier shopping and leisure destination, has today unveiled its striking new brand identity which sits at the core of a period of unparalleled investment in the centre. Alongside a significantly overhauled management and marketing strategy, the new brand has been shaped by a year-long...
North East’s Most ‘Green’ Tourism Businesses Revealed as Official Certifications Awarded
The UK’s oldest dining spot and an idyllic Northumbrian escape are among the first businesses in the area to earn a globally recognised sustainability mark as part of a special project from Destination North East England – recognising their commitment to looking after our people, place and planet. ...
Newcastle joins global movement to celebrate women’s achievements and champion gender equality
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Newcastle City Council and its partners invited residents to shine a light on the women who have inspired them by sharing their stories. On 7 March, more than 100 exceptional women from diverse sectors including business, academia, and community services are being recognised...
CGI completes acquisition of UK-based BJSS, deepening its presence across key commercial industries and public sector
CGI has completed its previously announced acquisition of BJSS, a leading UK-based technology and engineering consultancy. The acquisition aligns with CGI’s strategy to expand its consulting-led services and drive innovation in cloud, AI, data analytics, and software engineering for commercial and public sector clients. “We are really pleased to...
INNSiDE Newcastle reveals new art partnership with Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Newcastle, February 2025 // INNSiDE Newcastle, part of Meliá Hotels International, has announced an exciting new art partnership with the renowned Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, launching on the 1st April. This year-round partnership will see Baltic transform the INNSiDE Newcastle gallery space into a vibrant hub for contemporary...
Blog: Starting off on our sustainability journey
One of the biggest things I have learned since we started our sustainability journey in earnest is the importance of sharing and transparency. While there might be awards and accolades out there to acknowledge sustainability best practice, overall, sustainability is not a competition but a collective goal.