Matfen Hall launches new state-of-the-art golf clubhouse
Luxury Northumberland hotel and country estate Matfen Hall opens the doors to its newest golf and dining destination – The Keepers, offering world class facilities, following a multi-million pound renovation. Earlier this year, the Grade II-listed building became the first and only hotel in Northumberland to be awarded an...
Tourism industry welcomes its regenerative future
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and leaders from the region’s local authorities joined forces with the area’s visitor economy to welcome the extensive framework, unique to North East England, to empower industry and government to positively impact our place, people and planet. This framework has been delivered and developed...
North East Screen set to showcase the region to locations experts
As the profile of filming in the North East grows, North East Screen are showcasing the region’s world-class locations to industry professionals from across the UK through a series of ‘Scout Abouts’ (familiarisation trips). The trips showcase the wealth of filming opportunities available across the region. By targeting key...
Aspire celebrates another year of significant growth with 23.6% turnover increase, reaching nearly £40 Million
Cyber security revenue surges by 97% in a year of strong performance. Gateshead-based Aspire Technology Solutions has reported another year of significant growth and strategic expansion, marking a 23.6% increase in revenue, reaching almost £40 million for the year ended 29 February 2024. The business also saw a 5%...
Free festival of gardening and growing comes to Exhibition Park
A free, one-day festival celebrating allotments, gardening and growing, sustainability and wellbeing is coming to Exhibition Park in Newcastle upon Tyne on Sunday 15 September. The Newcastle Allotment and Garden Festival – organised and delivered by Urban Green Newcastle – will bring together food and drink, talks and workshops,...
Olly Murs returns to Utilita Arena Newcastle with special guests Blue
Fresh from his nationwide tour as special guest to Take That earlier this year, Olly Murs has announced a massive UK Arena tour for next spring including a date at Utilita Arena Newcastle. Get ready to party with a set that features all the hits and more! Blue will...
New exhibition at Laing Art Gallery – Romance to Realities: The Northern Landscape and Shifting Identities
A new exhibition at the Laing Art Gallery explores over 200 years of landscape painting in the North of England and Scotland, focusing on the diverse and dramatic landscapes of the regions and how artists have depicted not only the world around us, but also our place within it....
New name revealed for landmark office development in Newcastle city centre
A 100,000 sq. ft landmark office development planned for the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne’s heritage Stephenson Quarter has been renamed to reflect its key gateway position as part of a wider regeneration success story for the city. Formerly known as The Pioneer, One Founders Place is seeking a...
Newcastle artist John Todd to feature ‘Cover Story’ and ‘Just Jackets’ collection in a new exhibition at INNSiDE Newcastle
INNSiDE Newcastle, part of Meliá Hotels International, has announced that local artist John Todd will exhibit his latest joint collection ‘Cover Story’ and ‘Just Jackets’ at the quayside hotel from Monday 9 September. The upcoming exhibition by Todd will be displayed in the urban lifestyle hotel that overlooks the...
Celebrating a classic children’s story on stage
Marking the 75th anniversary of the publication of C.S.Lewis’ novel and following its celebrated West End run, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, is set to enchant North East audiences when it visits Newcastle Theatre Royal as part of its 2025 UK tour. Step through the wardrobe into...