Café Mercy and Hjem collaborate for exclusive Oyster Shucking special
The renowned cocktail bar Café Mercy and Michelin-starred restaurant Hjem are delighted to announce a one-off collaboration “Oyster Shucking Special”; pairing fresh oysters with premium cocktails and fine wine. On Sunday 10th November, Café Mercy will host an exclusive oyster shucking special at their Grey Street cocktail café in...
Baltic charity firewalk to raise money for people affected by cancer
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and cancer charity Maggie’s are seeking brave people from across the North East to raise funds for people with cancer by taking part in a charity firewalk. Taking place on Baltic Square in Gateshead on Thursday 14 November, Walk on Fire will see charity...
Time to light up the city for Christmas
It’s official, the start of Newcastle’s Christmas is nearly here, as details are announced for this year’s Christmas lights switch on. Newcastle City Council will again be working with Hits Radio North East (formerly Metro Radio), and breakfast show presenters Steve and Karen will be taking centre stage alongside...
Exciting future ahead as KLM and Newcastle Airport celebrate 40 years of partnership
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is celebrating a landmark 40 years of partnership with Newcastle Airport this week. The airline has played a pivotal role in connecting the North East to the world and has been a key driver for investment and growth in the region. Starting in October 1984,...
Community Diagnostic Centre at Metrocentre Welcomes Its First Patient
A new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at the Metrocentre has welcomed its first patient as part of a £18.6 million investment to improve diagnostic services for the local community. The centre, a partnership between Gateshead Health and Newcastle Hospitals as part of the Great North Healthcare Alliance, will...
Newcastle Gateshead launches game-changing music city
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music and music development agency Generator launch Newcastle Gateshead Music City. Music City will attract further investment from national music industry and drive continued increase in music tourism to the region. Music City will improve links between education and music careers in the North...
MetroCentre welcomes Greggs and Newcastle United to town square
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced the signing of two iconic Newcastle-born institutions at top 5 super regional mall, Metrocentre. Greggs and Newcastle United are set to open in Upper Town Square later this year, underscoring the destination’s commitment to working with local hero businesses and bringing forward the latest...
INNSiDE Road Runners returns to INNSiDE by Meliá
A free, social, guided 5km group run, starting and ending at INNSiDE UK hotels in Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle. Enjoy a post-run hydration session at the hotel, including fresh fruit, juices and pastries. INNSiDE Road Runners is in collaboration with local running communities Dockside Runners Liverpool, Croissant Club Manchester and...
‘Joseph’ cast announced to join Joe McElderry as Pharaoh
The full cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat who will appear alongside the previously announced South Shields-born X Factor winner Joe McElderry as ‘Pharaoh’ has been revealed and will take to the Newcastle Theatre Royal stage (Tue 10 – Sun 15 Jun 2025). Joining him as narrator...
The Offspring announce Utilita Arena Newcastle date to celebrate brand new album
Following last weeks release of their highly anticipated new album SUPERCHARGED, US punk legends THE OFFSPRING can now announce that they will return to the UK for a headline tour in November 2025 including a date at Utilita Arena Newcastle on Saturday 15th November 2025. This is the bands...