4th July 2024
Superhero satellites take centre stage at Life
The talented in-house team at Life Science Centre has produced a stunning new planetarium show that throws the spotlight on a team of superhero satellites defending Earth from above. Earth Defenders! has been written and produced by the team that created the acclaimed What Santa Sees show. Over a...
3rd July 2024
Muckle LLP appoints associate solicitor to its first-class employment team
Muckle LLP has appointed an associate solicitor to its growing employment team, which is described by Legal 500 UK as providing “a first-class service in every respect”. Martha Averley, originally from Gosforth, advises businesses across all stages of the employment relationship, from recruitment and day-to-day HR matters to discrimination,...
3rd July 2024
UNW bucks downsizing trend with office expansion
North East independent chartered accountancy and advisory firm UNW has significantly increased its office space in Newcastle’s prominent Citygate II building in a move that is set to provide the business with more space to grow. The expansion, which comes as a result of continued success in the marketplace...
2nd July 2024
Wellbeing boost for young people in Northumberland through creative nature project
A project helping young people in the North East to be creative and connect with nature has been hugely successful in boosting wellbeing among participants. Natural England and Mortal Fools have completed work on a unique and innovative collaborative project combining wellbeing, outdoor activities and creativity to support young...
27th June 2024
The Alnwick Garden Releases Tickets for Annual Sell-Out Winter Light Trail
The season may only have just turned to summer, but The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland has today (Thursday 27 June) announced the sale of its much-anticipated Winter Light Trail tickets. For the price of one entry, guests can enjoy two award-winning attractions, The Alnwick Garden and the world’s largest...
27th June 2024
The Glasshouse introduces the Music Pass initiative, bringing the joy of music to every newborn in the North East
Imagine introducing your little one to the joy of live music from the very start. That’s exactly what you can do with the new Music Pass, announced by The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. The innovative Music Pass initiative is a pioneering programme aimed at introducing the magic of...
27th June 2024
New North East cultural partnerships announced
Northumbria University has announced partnerships with two of the North East’s largest cultural organisations in a move that will cement the region’s reputation for excellence in the cultural and creative industries. Northumbria has joined forces with both Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums (TWAM) – the regional museum, art...
26th June 2024
Karim Zeroual on getting to ‘Move it Move it’ as King Julian in Madagascar The Musical
Karim Zeroual leads the cast of the UK tour of brand-new Madagascar the Musical as the hilarious King Julien when it visits Newcastle Theatre Royal (Wed 10 – Sat 13 Jul 2024). Best known for anchoring CBBC and reaching the final of Strictly Come Dancing in 2019; we spoke...
26th June 2024
Ward Hadaway announces six new appointments to support ambitious growth plans
Ward Hadaway’s affordable housing team has announced new leadership and the appointment of two new partners, an associate, two solicitors and an affordable housing conveyancer, highlighting the firm’s continued growth and commitment to the sector. Last year, the team, which is part of the broader built environment group at...
25th June 2024
Sand martin chicks spotted for first time ever at Wearside wetland reserve
The first ever sand martin chicks have been spotted at WWT Washington Wetland Centre just months after the birds first arrived at the reserve. Arriving for the season in late March, sand martins were quick to find and show interest in the artificial nesting bank – which was built...