Unlocking the huge potential of the North East visitor economy as the first-ever regional tourism pilot in England
The North East has been chosen to deliver the first-ever Destination Development Partnership pilot in England, receiving £2.25 million from national government. Born out of the pilot, the partnership, named Destination North East England will operate across all seven local authorities, working parallel with the plans for the forthcoming...
DWF invests in Newcastle with office upgrade
DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has signed a new 10-year lease at Central Square South in Newcastle city centre. The global legal business, which has a 53-strong team in Newcastle, was already an occupier within the central Newcastle building which boasts an ‘Excellent’ BREEAM...
KLM increase to five flights a day from Newcastle Airport to Amsterdam Schipol
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has further invested in Newcastle International Airport by increasing its service to up to five flights a day from the Airport and Amsterdam. Starting Sunday 29 October 2023, KLM will operate a total of up to 35 flights per week between Newcastle and the Netherland’s...
‘The Stottie’ goes full circle for Big River Bakery
Andrew Dunn family gifting the “The Stottie” by Robert Olly to Big River Bakery. A drawing which was won in a Greggs Bakery competition by a North Shields resident in 1992 was presented to the Big River Bakery at their premises on Wretham Place, Shieldfield on 25 July. Prolific South Shields...
Roomzzz Announces Charity Week
Roomzzz Aparthotels, a leading hospitality brand known for its stylish and comfortable serviced apartments, is thrilled to announce its upcoming Roomzzz Charity Week, taking place from Monday, 31st July to Sunday, 6th August. This special week is designed to make a meaningful impact and contribute to various charitable causes,...
International street artist paints the town pink, blue and white
NE1’s impressive street mural has been updated by Dutch street artist in time for summer. 90 metres of pavement on Wesley Square on the Quayside has been transformed into a huge work of art, thanks to another new artistic commission by NE1 and Newcastle City Council. Dutch street artist,...
Urban Green Newcastle secures funding to improve park football pitches
£67,840 has been awarded to Urban Green Newcastle to improve the quality of grass football pitches in Newcastle. Urban Green Newcastle, the charity that manages Newcastle’s 33 parks and over 60 allotment sites, has been awarded a grant of £67,840 from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football...
Deals That Make The Headlines
A 900 unit deal between resicentral®, headline sponsors of Urban Living Festival 2023, and Charles Hope Apartments raises the industry standard for energy management, building monitoring, and apartment automation. resicentral®, a leading property technology company, made an impressive impact at this year’s Urban Living Festival in Canary Wharf. As...
Businesses urged to enter the North East England Tourism Awards 2024
Tourism businesses across the region are being encouraged to enter the North East England Tourism Awards 2024 and access free masterclasses to help get their application noticed. The North East England Tourism Awards (NEETA) celebrate quality, innovation and best practice throughout the region, showcasing the fantastic range of...
Laing Art Gallery announces ‘National Treasure’ J.M.W Turner loan as part of the National Gallery’s 200 Year Celebrations
The Laing Art Gallery is delighted to announce that it has been chosen as one of the twelve partner venue locations taking part in National Treasures, twelve displays of loaned paintings all opening on May 10 2024, the 200th birthday of the National Gallery. The Fighting Temeraire (1839), painted...