Region showcases ambitions for the visitor economy to new tourism minister
This week (Monday 30 September) North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Destination North East England hosted new tourism minister Sir Chris Bryant at Newcastle College’s Chef Academy to showcase the region’s growth plans and potential for visitor economy. The dinner held at Newcastle College’s Chef’s Academy, saw students from...
2025 MOBO Awards to be held in Newcastle
Newcastle’s Utilita Arena will play host to the iconic MOBO Awards in 2025 The iconic MOBO Awards is excited to announce it is coming to the city of Newcastle for the first time ever. The ceremony is set to kick off the 2025 awards season, coming to you live...
Mark Spanton named as General Manager of Dakota Hotel Newcastle
Dakota Hotels have announced the appointment of Mark Spanton as General Manager for their Newcastle property, ahead of the Hotel’s opening in Spring 2025. Mark Spanton has been an integral part of the Dakota team since 2020, joining as Deputy General Manager of the boutique hotel group’s Manchester site....
Prestigious international accolade for Life’s Chief Executive Linda Conlon
Linda Conlon, Chief Executive of the International Centre for Life (Life) in Newcastle upon Tyne, has been honoured with the ultimate accolade from the U.S based body representing science centres and museums worldwide. Linda joins an elite group of Fellows of the Association of Science and Technology Centers, (ASTC)...
Bryan Adams returns to Utilita Arena Newcastle on 2025 ‘Roll With The Punches’ tour
Bryan Adams is set to embark on his ‘Roll With The Punches’ world tour in 2025, named after his soon to be announced new studio album. The tour will see Adams and his band performing across the globe throughout the entire year and follows closely on the heels of...
Ryecroft Glenton Continue Sponsorship of Newcastle Eagles
Financial high fliers Ryecroft Glenton have swooped to cement their special relationship with Newcastle Eagles for another season. The North East advisory heavyweights did the math and agreed to a continuation of their 2023/24 sponsorship deal. And that means men’s head coach Marc Steutel gets to roll back the...
New Men’s and Women’s Back of Shorts Sponsor – Perco Foods
Newcastle Eagles are guaranteed to give their rivals food for thought after securing this season’s tastiest franchise-wide sponsorship. Opponents will know all about new men’s and women’s sponsor Perco Foods by the time they’ve chased Newcastle’s success-hungry stars for 40 minutes. And that’s because the North East food distributor...
Parkers Chauffeurs Driving Success into the American Market!
Parkers Chauffeurs are making waves across the pond with their expansion into the United States of America, with Parkers Global USA LLC. With a reputation for excellence in luxury transportation services, they are set to redefine the standards of professionalism, comfort, and style in the American market. As the...
Wearside flamingos are fabulous at 40!
Eleven Chilean flamingos at Wearside nature reserve WWT Washington Wetland Centre are celebrating their 40th birthdays this week and are inviting visitors to come and mark the occasion with them! This Saturday (28 September) has been named ‘flamingo day’ at WWT Washington, who will be hosting a variety of...
15 trainees join Ward Hadaway
Leading law firm Ward Hadaway has welcomed 14 new trainee solicitors and one solicitor apprentice. The appointments form an ongoing part of the firm’s ambitious growth strategy, spearheaded by new managing partner Steven Petrie, who stepped into the role in May 2024. The 15 recruits are based across the...