Experienced hire further enhances Employment Tax offering at UNW
In response to continued demand for its specialist tax services, Newcastle-based chartered accountancy and business advisory firm UNW has added to its Employment Taxes Team with the appointment of Parm Bhachoo as Senior Employment Taxes Specialist. Parm will bring a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the...
Northern Lights Newcastle announces new 2024 charity partnerships to support local communities
Northern Lights Newcastle, the spectacular light trail returning to Leazes Park this winter, has announced its 2024 charity partnerships, expanding its commitment and dedication to working with and supporting the local community. This year, Northern Lights will collaborate with four incredible organisations; The Alan Shearer Centre, Newcastle Hospitals Charity,...
Tickets on sale to join a Raby Rumpus through the castle grounds this Autumn
A right rumpus is about to hit the North East this autumn as Raby Castle, Park and Gardens launches tickets to a never seen before spectacle of live music, dance and captivating puppetry, which all comes alive after dark. Taking over the grounds of Raby Castle to provide an...
Roomzzz Aparthotels raises £45,000 in second annual Charity Week to support homelessness
Roomzzz Aparthotels is delighted to announce the success of its second annual Roomzzz Charity Week, which took place from 15-21 July. This year, we are proud to have raised an impressive £45,000 in support of three remarkable charities focused on combating and supporting homelessness: Simon on the Streets, St...
Historic restoration of the Grade II listed Worswick Chambers and 93–101 Pilgrim Street completed
Ryder Architecture, in conjunction with the project team comprising of Avison Young, SHED Engineers, OOBE Landscape Architects, and contractor Bowmer + Kirkland, has successfully completed the historic restoration and extension of Newcastle’s Grade II listed Worswick Chambers and 93-101 Pilgrim Street. The multi-million-pound project will now be transformed through...
Illuminated Sheep to graze pastures new this Autumn
The now famous flock will form a brand-new free Art Trail from the East to West of Hadrian’s Wall before coming together to light-up three of Newcastle’s most iconic venues as part of an urban adventure, thanks to funding from the North East Combined Authority. Led by Queen’s Hall...
NESST vision achieves regional business recognition for Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Judges at the North East Business Awards have named Professor John Woodward as the Business Person of the Year for Northumberland and Tyneside for his work to develop the new North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University. Professor Woodward, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) at Northumbria University has been...
Davina McCall, Arriving in Style with Parkers Chauffeurs!
As the leading chauffeur company in Newcastle, Parkers Chauffeurs recently had the immense privilege of transporting Davina McCall during her visit to Newcastle. It was a double celebration for Davina, attending her daughter’s graduation ceremony at Newcastle University and the following day, accepting an honorary PhD in Civil Law...
Outreach event in Newcastle ahead of national energy research institute conference
Young people in Newcastle are set to explore green energy solutions ahead of 500-person academic conference on battery energy storage in the city. Taking place from 10-12 September 2024 at Newcastle University, the Faraday Institution Conference will convene the community of academics, researchers, organisations, policy makers and funders around...
Lumo takes pride in supporting local independent businesses
Tyneside train operator Lumo is showing its support for local independent businesses in Gateshead ahead of the town’s first Pride event this month, by showcasing some of the town’s hidden gems in a video taking social media by storm. Popular North East drag queens Danni Delonco and Mutha Tucka...