16th October 2023
Fenwick Newcastle announce details of this year’s Christmas window reveal
Fenwick has announced this year’s Christmas Window reveal will take place on the evening of Sunday 5 November. To discover the highly anticipated theme, tune in to Fenwick’s YouTube, TikTok and Instagram channels on the night for the live curtain drop. For over 50 years, Fenwick has brought the...
12th October 2023
Football is coming home and Newcastle will be at the heart of the action
UEFA has announced the UK and Republic of Ireland’s bid to host Euro 2028 has been successful. The men’s tournament will be played across England, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Newcastle will be one of nine cities to stage the major tournament, with matches being...
10th October 2023
Shop for jobs at Metrocentre
Metrocentre’s Jobs Fair returns this Friday & Saturday as the centre prepares for its busiest and most wonderful time of the year. Those looking for a new challenge can meet prospective employers plus have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and attributes face to face, unlike many standard online...
10th October 2023
Newcastle International Airport unveils plans for a £1.7 million executive lounge investment
Newcastle International Airport and executive lounge provider, Aspire, owned by Swissport International, have today unveiled plans to upgrade the Airport’s current executive lounge with a £1.7 million investment. The six-month project, which is expected to be completed in early 2024, will see a fully refurbished and extended executive lounge...
9th October 2023
WWT Washington Wetland Centre wins VisitEngland Gold Accolade
A Wearside Wetland Reserve has been awarded a Gold Accolade from VisitEngland – one of just eight visitor attractions in the North East to clinch the honour. WWT Washington Wetland Centre is among a handful of worthy winners from across the region to receive the award, which recognises high...
4th October 2023
Investing in talent: five new trainee solicitors join Muckle LLP
Leading commercial law firm Muckle LLP continues to invest in the next generation of legal talent with the appointment of five new trainee solicitors. Martha Alsop Wood, Jordon Goodman, Ella Johnson, Jessie Melroy and Chloe Squire will gain valuable experience across the business by spending their two-year training contracts...
4th October 2023
1950s homes opening at Beamish Museum to help people living with dementia and other long-term health conditions
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is opening 1950s aged mineworkers’ homes that provide a space for innovative work with people living with dementia and other long-term health conditions. The facilities, in a replica of cottages from Marsden Road, South Shields, will open this Friday 6 October, providing...
4th October 2023
Brand new multi-faith prayer room opens at Newcastle International Airport
Newcastle International Airport has unveiled a brand-new multi-faith prayer room and quiet space. The newly refurbished area which is located inside the terminal near security, offers a dedicated space for passengers and airport employees who want to engage in prayer, meditation or find a quiet space. The multi-faith prayer...
3rd October 2023
Zara now open at Metrocentre Gateshead
International fashion brand Zara has returned to the North East after a major refurbishment and upsize to their Metrocentre store. Since opening on 28 September shoppers have flocked to the centre to check-out the brand-new Red Mall store, which has more than doubled in size. The impressive 42,000...
28th September 2023
Work begins on new artificial sand martin bank at Wearside wetland reserve
An artificial sand martin bank – with space for a potential 100 nesting pairs – is being built at a Wearside wetland reserve. Work began this week on the creation of the bank at WWT Washington Wetland Centre, which welcomes the migratory birds from April onwards each year, when...