Are sport and music Newcastle’s secret weapon to boost its visitor economy?
For generations sport and music have been inextricably linked, both drawing massive crowds of visitors to destinations, but also having the same power that evokes the spirit of place.
Gateshead College alumni star in new BBC comedy pilot show
A new BBC comedy pilot show, created by a former Gateshead College student, recently premiered at this year’s BBC Comedy Festival in Cardiff. Where it Ends boasts a highly talented cast including Charlie Hardwick, who found fame in Emmerdale and Billy Elliott, comedian Lauren Pattison and Dave Johns, who...
One week to go until North East delegation heads to The Meetings Show 2023
On 28 June, organisations from across the North East’s hospitality and business events sector will head to one of the largest events in the industry to showcase the region. The Meetings Show is the UK’s leading events, meetings and incentives community and will be held across two days at...
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North celebrates partnership with Lumo
Beamish Museum has welcomed train operator Lumo as the museum’s first Business Champion, a scheme aimed at businesses who want to go the extra mile to support the North East’s most visited attraction. The County Durham open air museum has recently launched the Business Champions membership, giving businesses access...
Muckle LLP further expands agriculture team with new appointment
Leading law firm Muckle LLP is further expanding its Agriculture, Estates and Private Client team by appointing solicitor, Lois Dokubo, the latest in a string of new appointments for the team. Lois, who qualified in February 2022, will handle a range of legal matters such as landed estate...
Contractor announced for £48m Gateshead quayside hotel
Russell WBHO has been appointed by Ask:PATRIZIA to construct a £48m 344 bedroom, dual branded hotel at Baltic Quarter on Gateshead Quayside. It will be operated by Accor under its Novotel and ibis brands. The planning application for the 180,898 sq ft, nine storey hotel was approved by Gateshead...
Ward Hadaway announces key promotions as it continues to grow strongly
Ward Hadaway, a leading Northern law firm headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, has announced a total of 19 promotions across its offices in Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle. 12 of those have taken place within its North East team. As part of its commitment to providing a culture where employees...
New original drama supported by the North East Production Fund begins filming in the North East
New original drama, The Red King, has recently begun filming in the North East, joining an array of productions using the North East as their filming base. The six-part series, supported by the North East Production Fund, is written by Toby Whitehouse (Being Human, The Game) and produced by...
Newcastle International Airport celebrates direct flights to Athens with AEGEAN
Newcastle International Airport welcomed AEGEAN, the national airline of Greece and largest Greek airline, for its first direct flight from the North East to Athens on Wednesday 14 June 2023. Named as the ‘Best Regional Airline in Europe’ for 11 consecutive years at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, AEGEAN now...
Stars of North East’s tourism industry shine at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2023
Four North East tourism businesses have been recognised at the national tourism awards which took place last night (Wednesday 7 June) at the Warner Bros Studio Tour London. Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours and Kidlandlee Holiday Cottages were presented Gold awards, Silver went to Langley Castle Hotel and Rockliffe...