The future of Northumberland Street coming to life
Striking new images show more of what to expect when improvement works to the North East’s most-visited high street complete as Newcastle City Council prepares to embark on the next stage of Northumberland Street’s stunning transformation. The famous shopping haven in Newcastle city centre has been undergoing extensive groundworks...
Artist-designed flag flies above Castle Keep
A new flag is flying above Newcastle’s medieval Castle Keep, designed by an artist from the city. The flag has been created by multidisciplinary artist, Mani Kambo, whose work is currently on show at Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead. The flag provides a visual link between the...
Entrepreneurial Goldmine: enterprise education must become a national priority to unleash the potential of young talent across the North East
FSB and Simply Business call for urgent change to level up opportunities in all parts of the UK and fuel economic growth A new research paper, released during National Careers Week 2025, calls for enterprise education to be embedded as part of the National Curriculum, to end the...
Parkers Chauffeurs named Official Chauffeur for MOBO Awards 2025
Parkers Chauffeurs were delighted to be selected as the official chauffeur for the prestigious MOBO Awards 2025, which took place in our beloved city of Newcastle recently. This marked a significant milestone for the company and highlights their commitment to providing exceptional service in the world of high-profile events...
Leading South Korean choreographer brings dragons to Theatre Royal
From K-pop to Korean film, South Korean culture is being embraced by people worldwide. Now iconic choreographer Eun-Me Ahn is hoping a tour of her work Dragons which is visiting Newcastle Theatre Royal next month (Fri 14 & Sat 15 Mar 2025) will spark the imaginations of UK audiences...
Gardiner Richardson rebrands North East’s biggest cultural organisation ahead of expansion
Newcastle-based strategic brand communications agency Gardiner Richardson has unveiled the new brand for the biggest North East cultural organisation. Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM) became North East Museums in late 2024, a regional museum, art gallery and archives service that manages nine museums and galleries across Tyneside...
Fenwick nets world famous fish and chips in latest culinary collaboration
Family, tradition and a timeless experience are at the heart of an exciting new partnership set to shake up Newcastle’s buoyant hospitality scene. Two North East founded family businesses are joining forces to bring award-winning fish and chips to the city centre. And Colmans Fish and Chips and Fenwick...
North East Museums says thanks to National Lottery players with special events and offers
North East Museums (formerly Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) will show their gratitude for the support they have received from National Lottery players by hosting a week of exclusive events and offers just for them. From 15–23 March 2025, anyone with a National Lottery ticket, scratchcard, or Instant...
MetroCentre teams up with Great North Children’s Hospital for a joyful ride
Metrocentre has partnered with Newcastle Hospitals Charity to raise awareness and vital funds for the Great North Children’s Hospital, which supports young patients across the region and beyond. As part of this collaboration, two of Metrocentre’s popular Fun Buggies have been wrapped in a vibrant Great North Children’s Hospital-themed...
Laffs 4 Kids is coming back to Utilita Arena Newcastle for a Festive Celebration
Laffs4Kids, the happiest comedy show in the world, returns to the Utilita Arena in Newcastle this Christmas! Buy a ticket, bring along gifts for children that would otherwise not have anything on Christmas Day and let the all-star cast-off the UK’s best comedians blow you away with a raucous,...