The remarkable true story of a small town that welcomed the world
When the airspace over North America was closed on 9/11 and planes were grounded, the town of Gander in Newfoundland suddenly found itself playing host to more than 6,500 passengers and crew. Now the true story of Come From Away is being brought to life on the Newcastle Theatre...
Jim Moir ‘Newcastle Bridges’ art showcase at The Biscuit Factory Newcastle
A capsule collection of original pieces by Jim Moir will appear at The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle for a short exhibition from 31 July – 11 August. ‘Bridges of Newcastle’ is a niche collection of polaroid photos of bridges over the River Tyne captured by Jim Moir in the early...
Calling all football fans: Eldon Square opens beloved Newcastle souvenir shop, The Back Page
Newcastle’s finest shopping and dining destination, Eldon Square, has recently welcomed an established Newcastle classic, The Back Page, as its new kiosk-style store has opened this month. From official Newcastle United merchandise to football-inspired t-shirts and caps, The Back Page has it all, making it the perfect shopping destination...
Exciting time to be involved with The Eagles
Newcastle Eagles men’s head coach Marc Steutel insists there’s never been a better time to get behind basketball in the North East as he looks forward to the sport hitting new heights on and off the court. In a couple of weeks that have seen the confirmation of a...
Lilidorei Announces it’s Very Own Olympic Games
This summer, The Alnwick Garden is excited to announce the launch of its first ‘Lililympics’. Held in the venue’s magical village of Lilidorei, the event will see children of all ages compete for a place on the Lililympics podium. From Friday 26 July, children of all ages can enjoy...
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Arts launches new online archive chronicling its 25-year history
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead has launched a new online archive chronicling 25 years of contemporary art exhibitions and learning and engagement projects at the gallery. The expansive archive features more than 30,000 individual items from Baltic’s 25-year programming history and onsite library, including the very first exhibition...
Newcastle Falcons unveil special charity third kit in support of Alzheimer’s Society
Newcastle Falcons are proud to announce the launch of a special charity third kit in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Society, highlighting the club’s commitment to raising awareness and funds for the fight against dementia. A special kit for a special cause The new third kit, which will be worn during...
Parkers Chauffeurs’ Journey from the UK to Washington DC
In the world of luxury transportation, every journey is an opportunity to make a lasting impression. For Parkers Chauffeurs, what started as a routine service for esteemed clients turned into an extraordinary journey that took us all the way to Washington DC. It all began when our founder, Laurence...
Eldon Square announces an exciting free summer calendar of activities for families
Eldon Square is delighted to unveil a fantastic line-up of free family activities this August, offering fun and engaging experiences for visitors of all ages. Taking place every weekend in the Community Quarter, opposite Chatime, Eldon Square encourages families to head to the centre for an exciting day out....
The Alnwick Garden Announces its First Summer Music Nights Showcase
The Alnwick Garden has officially announced three spectacular Summer Music Night events, all held in aid of The Alnwick Garden Trust. For the first time in its history, the after-hour events at The Garden will include live music from the symphonic orchestra, Northern String Quartet. The award-winning ensemble will...