John Bishop celebrates 25 years in comedy with Newcastle 2025 date
On 2 October 2000, John Bishop stepped onto the stage at the Frog and Bucket in Manchester to perform his first ever comedy gig in front of just a handful people. John was working by day in the pharmaceutical industry, but that night, as he picked up the mic...
BBC One’s Gladiators takeover Metrocentre for an action-packed day
Cast members of the iconic BBC One TV show Gladiators are coming to Metrocentre on Saturday, 26th October for an unmissable day of fun and excitement. Visitors to Metrocentre will have the chance to meet their favourite Gladiators, capture photos, and participate in an inflatable version of the famous duel event, where...
Audiobooks Studio launched for North East
New Writing North and publishers Hachette UK have opened a dedicated new audiobook recording studio in the North East. Sounds Good Audiobooks is based within Northumbria University’s city centre campus in the heart of Newcastle. The studio has officially announced commercial production with its first frontlist audiobook, Barrowbeck by...
North East band set to bring foot-stomping music to the Glittering North
A Newcastle-based band will be taking centre stage at The Glittering North this autumn, giving fans an extra chance to see them perform live before the end of their 28-year career. Members of the Baghdaddies, an exuberant band which showcases world music including Balkan melodies, ska and sizzling brass...
SIX Rooftop recognised with a national diners’ award
Following on from its recent awards successes including securing two AA rosettes for culinary excellence and being listed in the Michelin Guide, SIX Rooftop, at The Baltic, operated by Pneuma Hospitality Group, has now been presented with a prestigious OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award. Achieving OpenTable’s Diners’ Choice Award is...
Dalton Park welcomes magical fun with hole in the wand’s grand opening
Dalton Park is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its leisure offerings with the opening of Hole in the Wand, the first and only wizard mini golf experience in northeast of England, becoming Hole in the Wand’s fourth location in the UK. From October 21st, Dalton Park visitors...
The Biscuit Factory partners with St Oswald’s Hospice to launch fundraising initiative
The Biscuit Factory, the UK’s largest independent commercial art gallery, is excited to announce a new partnership with St Oswald’s Hospice in Gosforth to support their vital services through a special fundraising initiative. The collaboration has been launched with a raffle featuring an original painting by renowned local artist,...
Grey Street event to celebrate the street’s transformation
Grey Street’s transformation is being celebrated in style by NE1 and Newcastle City Council on Saturday 12th October with a day packed with festivities befitting the iconic Georgian street, often named amongst the most beautiful in Europe. A curated programme of more than twenty pop-up performances by a host...
Newcastle International Airport Named Routes World Awards Overall Winner
Newcastle International Airport (NCL) has been crowned the Overall Winner at the Routes World Awards 2024, while also retaining the Under 5 Million passenger award for the second consecutive year. The airport was one of eight winners celebrated at the ceremony held during Routes World 2024 in Bahrain, which...
More details unveiled for Newcastle’s Christmas 2024
With Christmas fast approaching, Newcastle City Council has announced more exciting details about what will be on offer in the city. This year, Old Eldon Square will be the focus for a new festive family area with a whole host of Christmas activities to entertain all ages. And due...