NGI publishes report to celebrate a year of impact with partners
NGI's newly published report showcases £2.25m funding for tourism and job creation while celebrating a year of impactful partnerships for the North East.
Newcastle hosts first global event on building cities of longevity
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK – The UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) was joined by representatives from a number of countries last week (July 6th) for a unique international conference on healthy ageing in cities. The inaugural City of Longevity Global Conference brought together researchers and NGOs with...
National wetland charity calls on North East nature lovers to create watery havens for urban wildlife
From drainpipe wetlands to bogs in backyards, the UK’s largest wetland conservation charity is calling on residents across the North East to make room for nature by creating a network of urban mini-wetlands across the region. As summer temperatures look set to soar, the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT)...
Plans approved for new multi-million pound Sage Arena and International Conference Centre
The latest plans have been approved for the new 12,500 capacity international grade Sage Arena and International Conference Centre (ICC), located in the heart of Gateshead on the banks of the River Tyne. On Wednesday 12 July 2023, Gateshead Council’s planning committee unanimously granted permission for revised plans for the...
Get Ready for the Georgian Gathering at Beamish Museum
Enjoy a great Georgian Gathering at Beamish Museum’s 1820s Pockerley on Saturday, 15 and Sunday, 16 July 2023. The Squire of Pockerley will be on the lookout amongst visitors for new servants and fieldworkers at his Hiring Fair – will you be given a job? Meet The Old 68th...
Journalist and former MP appointed Chair of regional museum group
Journalist, author and former Member of Parliament, Chris Mullin has been appointed as the new Chair of Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums’ Strategic Board – the organisation that manages nine of the region’s most popular museums and galleries. Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM) welcomes over 1,000,000 visits a year to its...
Northern law firm appoints Business Development Director
Leading law firm Ward Hadaway has made a key strategic appointment with the creation of a new role to help drive further growth. Alistair McDonald has been promoted to the position of Business Development Director at Newcastle-headquartered Ward Hadaway following a competitive recruitment process. The appointment marks a key...
Now is the time to plan summer fun – without breaking the bank
A wide number of tourism businesses and attractions across the North East have joined a campaign by the National Lottery and VisitBritain – in a bid to boost domestic tourism and provide hugely discounted family days out in time for the summer break. VisitBritain and The National Lottery have...
Muckle LLP boosts Sport, Education and Charities team with senior appointment
Leading North East law firm Muckle LLP has appointed Alison Jones as Senior Associate, as it continues to grow its Sport, Education and Charities team. The team, which has doubled in size in the last six months, is now the largest dedicated charity specialist practice in the North East....
Major international memory studies conference heading to the UK for the first time
The Memory Studies Association (MSA) will hold its first ever UK meeting in Newcastle this month and is set to attract almost 1,000 international delegates to the city. The seventh annual meeting of the MSA will be hosted by Newcastle University from 3 – 7 July. The event has previously...