Metrocentre launches Santa’s Elf Academy: a magical Christmas Grotto experience for families
This festive season, Metrocentre is launching a brand-new, interactive Christmas experience for families all across the UK to come and enjoy. From Saturday 16 November Santa’s Elf Academy is set to open in the Lower Blue Mall In time for the festive season, creating a magical, hands-on adventure that brings...
Specialist insolvency solicitor returns to Muckle LLP as partner
An experienced solicitor has returned to Muckle as a partner to help strengthen and grow the firm’s insolvency offering. Kelly Jordan, who arrives with nearly 20 years of experience in the legal sector, has been appointed as partner in the banking and restructuring team at Muckle. She will...
Regional Museum service receives Autism Acceptance award
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, a leading regional museum, gallery, and archives service, has been awarded the Silver Autism Acceptance award by the North East Autism Society (NEAS) for its commitment to supporting autistic visitors, families, staff, and volunteers. Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, which manages nine...
Global superstar Kylie returns to Newcastle after six years on 2025 Tension Tour
Kylie today announces her highly anticipated ‘Tension Tour’ for 2025, which will see the global icon perform in cities across the globe and is set to be Kylie’s biggest tour since 2011. Opening in Kylie’s home country, Australia, the world tour will then head into Asia and reach the...
The Times and The Sunday Times name Northumbria ‘Modern University of the Year’
Northumbria University has once again been recognised as one of the top universities in the UK after being awarded the title of Modern University of the Year 2025 by The Times and The Sunday Times. The announcement was made today (Friday 20 September) in the latest edition of the Good...
ProCook Opens New Store at Metrocentre, Gateshead
In time for the cooler seasons, ProCook is opening their new store at Metrocentre on 27 September with free goodie bags and exciting autumn discounts. To celebrate the opening, ProCook is running a special event on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 September where the first 50 customers in store each...
Muckle LLP strengthens its corporate finance team with new solicitor
Leading North East law firm Muckle LLP has appointed a new solicitor to its corporate team. Atif Salim joins the team, which is currently ranked top for corporate law and mergers and acquisitions in the region by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Atif initially spent six years working...
Tyne Theatre & Opera House secure funding for ‘Grand Saloon’ project
The Tyne Theatre and Opera House have secured £0.5m funding, as part of Creative Central NCL, a project funded by the North East Combined Authority and Newcastle City Council to develop creativity and culture in the city. The Tyne Theatre and Opera House will now embark on enabling works...
Mother Mercy unveils new cocktail bar in Fenwick Newcastle
Mother Mercy, acclaimed as one of the Top 50 Cocktail Bars in the UK, announces the opening of its new cocktail bar within Fenwick Newcastle Lauded for its exceptional cocktail creations made with innovative ingredients—including rare and vintage spirits, exotic botanicals, and handcrafted infusions – Mother Mercy will offer a...
Metrocentre Introduces New Toddler Morning Sessions at Treetop Golf
Treetop Golf, the popular adventure-packed mini-golf venue at Metrocentre, is launching new Toddler Morning sessions. Starting Tuesday 17th September, and running weekly until December (excluding school holidays), the sessions will take place every Tuesday from 9:30am to 11am, offering a welcoming and relaxed environment for children aged 0-5 and...