Mother Mercy secures its place among the UK’s Top 50 cocktail bars of 2025
Mother Mercy, Newcastle’s acclaimed cocktail bar, has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s finest drinking destinations, earning a coveted place in the UK’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars 2025 list. This prestigious accolade highlights the venue’s continued dedication to crafting exceptional cocktails and delivering outstanding hospitality. ...
Into The Light Place Partnership to Open New Mentorship Scheme
Into the Light’s skills hub, hosted by Beamish Museum, to increase opportunities in the creative and cultural sector is looking for mentors who would like to get involved. The County Durham Creative and Cultural Skills Hub is part of the county-wide Into the Light programme, which aims to cultivate...
Newcastle Falcons and Kingston Park to host international rugby as England U20s take on Scotland U20s
Newcastle Falcons’ Kingston Park will once again welcome international rugby as England Under-20s take on Scotland Under-20s in the Men’s U20s Six Nations on Friday 21 February, with kick-off at 7.15pm. England U20s arrive in the North East as the reigning World and Six Nations champions, having claimed both...
Luxury Redefined: Dakota Hotels set to debut Newcastle location this Spring
Dakota is delighted to reveal that bookings are now open, ahead of its early spring launch. Guests can look forward to experiencing some of the city’s largest and most luxurious bedrooms and suites. Perfectly positioned on St. Ann’s Wharf, overlooking the riverside promenade, the waterfront hotel will house 118...
A perfect pairing: Blacks Corner arrives at the Fenwick Food Hall this Valentine’s Day
FENWICK welcomes one of the region’s finest eateries, Blacks Corner, to its iconic Fenwick Food Hall. From Friday 14th February 2025, food lovers will be able to experience a curated selection of British farmhouse cheeses and artisan charcuterie, expertly paired with hand-picked organic wines at the retailer’s Newcastle flagship...
Signs and symbols inspire Baltic’s Big Days Out during February half term
Taking inspiration from current exhibition Ax·is Mun·di by Newcastle-based artist Mani Kambo, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art has unveiled a special family-friendly programme of events and activities for February half term celebrating the world of signs, symbols and their meaning. Big Days Out takes place from Wednesday 26 February to Sunday 2 March,...
Raby Castle’s popular annual walk raises an impressive total for local charity
Visitors to Raby Castle, Park and Gardens’ New Year’s Day charity walk have helped to raise funds to support the work of a local charity. Following the popular charity walk through Raby’s picturesque Deer Park earlier this year, over £2,200 has been donated to the Great North Air...
Teesside solicitor joins leading North East law firm
North East-based leading law firm for businesses, Muckle LLP, has appointed Teesside-born Joe Millar as a solicitor to its award-winning Real Estate team. The Muckle Real Estate team is one of the largest commercial property practices in the region and has been named Insider’s Property Law Firm of the...
Bringing Monet to South Tyneside – South Shields Museum & Art Gallery announces second partnership with The National Gallery
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery has been selected as one of just four partners to host the National Gallery’s Masterpiece Tour, a three-year transformative opportunity to bring world-class art to the North East. In early 2026, the museum will exhibit Monet’s Masterpiece, The Petit Bras of the Siene...
Ward Hadaway secures key lease agreements for Northumberland Estates at Willowburn Retail Park
Ward Hadaway’s Real Estate team has successfully completed significant lease agreements for Northumberland Estates at Willowburn Retail Park in Alnwick. These agreements, marking the culmination of a longstanding partnership, bring B&M Retail Limited (‘B&M’) and Mountain Warehouse Limited (‘Mountain Warehouse’) to the development, further enhancing its position as a...