Sisters’ childhood home recreated as Beamish opens new 1950s exhibits
Two sisters will unveil a recreation of their childhood home when Beamish, The Living Museum of the North opens 1950s houses, police office, and a bowling green this week (9 June). This Friday, the museum is opening replicas of semi-detached council houses from Red House in Sunderland, police houses...
BeaconHouse Events grows team in line with major client wins
BEACONHOUSE EVENTS, a leading corporate events agency based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has announced the addition of eight new major clients to the agency’s extensive portfolio since the beginning of the year and have welcomed three more full-time team members to support their growth. New clients include Newcastle Building...
Global initiative launched to promote healthy ageing and longevity in cities
The UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) has launched a new global initiative to promote healthy ageing and longevity in the urban environment. The City of Longevity project is the first of its kind and aims to create an inclusive, accessible, and equitable urban environment that supports the...
BeaconHouse Events announces four-year ESG strategy with an aim to become carbon neutral
BEACONHOUSE EVENTS, a leading events agency based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has announced its four year ESG strategy, which aims to deliver considered, achievable actions, help the business reach responsible carbon neutrality and drive sector-wide change from inside the organisation. The strategy outlines key commitments to the environment, people, governance...
Grow your own – business event will tackle the challenges of attracting and retaining talent in the region
Northumbria University and the North East England Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to host a free knowledge-sharing event for business leaders and HR professionals, exploring the challenges of talent attraction and retention and how organisations of all sizes can develop a leadership pipeline. Grow Your Own: How to...
Dog days are coming to Dalton Park
Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination is set to become dog friendly from Bank Holiday Monday 29 May and is planning a day of doggy delights to mark the occasion. The event, which starts at 10am will include best behaved dog trials, a doggy selfie spot (with optional doggy dress...
Experienced businessman takes the helm at leading North East college
Experienced entrepreneur and solicitor Michael Wood Williams has been appointed as the new chair of Gateshead College. He brings a wealth of business experience to the role, including a successful record of working in the computer software industry, and expertise in business planning, corporate finance, company law and the...
Major New Festival Celebrates Region’s Tech Sector
TechNExt, a major new festival to promote and celebrate the North East region's growing tech sector will take over the region from June 19 – 23 2023.
Muckle LLP strengthens its employment team with newly qualified lawyer
Newcastle-based leading law firm Muckle LLP has expanded its growing employment team as newly qualified Craig Harvey joins the team.
LNER serves up iconic dishes from the past
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is proud to announce delectable new dishes to its First Class menu, as its centenary celebrations continue. The 100th anniversary menu showcases some of the iconic dishes from LNER’s history, with modern interpretations. LNER’s catering teams worked closely alongside celebrated local suppliers and...