Tyne Theatre & Opera House secure funding for ‘Grand Saloon’ project
The Tyne Theatre and Opera House have secured £0.5m funding, as part of Creative Central NCL, a project funded by the North East Combined Authority and Newcastle City Council to develop creativity and culture in the city. The Tyne Theatre and Opera House will now embark on enabling works...
Mother Mercy unveils new cocktail bar in Fenwick Newcastle
Mother Mercy, acclaimed as one of the Top 50 Cocktail Bars in the UK, announces the opening of its new cocktail bar within Fenwick Newcastle Lauded for its exceptional cocktail creations made with innovative ingredients—including rare and vintage spirits, exotic botanicals, and handcrafted infusions – Mother Mercy will offer a...
Metrocentre Introduces New Toddler Morning Sessions at Treetop Golf
Treetop Golf, the popular adventure-packed mini-golf venue at Metrocentre, is launching new Toddler Morning sessions. Starting Tuesday 17th September, and running weekly until December (excluding school holidays), the sessions will take place every Tuesday from 9:30am to 11am, offering a welcoming and relaxed environment for children aged 0-5 and...
Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour returns to Utilita Arena Newcastle for 2025
Get your score cards ready, your dancing shoes on and prepare for the return of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour! The 2025 UK extravaganza will see four seats at the judge’s desk, as Motsi Mabuse will be making her UK tour debut, joining fellow Strictly legends Shirley Ballas,...
New Northumberland employability scheme to empower young people and provide vital skills boost
A brand new pilot scheme is launching in Northumberland to support and empower young people on their employability journey. CONNECT: Future Ready, a project commissioned by North East Combined Authority funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, aims to support economically inactive and socially isolated...
River Island undergoes major refurbishment at Metrocentre
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that River Island is undertaking a comprehensive refurbishment of its 25,500 sq ft store at top 5 UK super regional mall, Metrocentre. Works have commenced to create a best-in-class shop fit and refreshed shopping experience, at the largest River Island store in the North...
Fenwick launches its latest campaign Tastemakers
Last autumn Fenwick announced it would be ‘Quiet No More’. Its upcoming campaign builds on this premise and is supported by Fenwick’s ongoing positioning as ‘Britain’s Family of Style Pioneers since 1882’ On 12th September, for eight weeks, Fenwick will invite everyone to ‘Find Your Taste, Find Your World’...
Eldon Square sees huge crowds as Sephora opens first city centre store in the UK
Eldon Square, the city centre shopping destination, has seen over 500 shoppers gather to celebrate the opening of beauty retailer Sephora, the first city centre store in the UK. The beauty retailer opened its doors on Friday 13 September and was met by crowds of shoppers eager to get...
Lumo partners with Community Rail Network for 20th anniversary awards
Newcastle-based train operator Lumo continues to demonstrate its commitment to local communities, today being announced as the headline partner for the 2025 Community Rail Awards. Now in its 20th year, the Community Rail Awards celebrate dedication, innovation and outstanding achievement within community rail, a thriving grassroots movement working closely...
NRG bolsters leadership team with appointment of Craig Dalziel as Head of Tech & Digital Recruitment
NRG, one of the UK’s most iconic recruitment brands, is delighted to announce the appointment of Craig Dalziel as Head of Tech & Digital Recruitment. The appointment comes at a critical time in the tech recruitment landscape. With digital transformation accelerating across industries and the demand for specialised tech...