Shipley Art Gallery’s ‘Recovery through Ceramics’ Programme shortlisted for the Museums Change Lives Awards – Best Small Museum Project
The Shipley Art Gallery has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award presented by the Museums Association. The Museums Change Lives Awards celebrate the achievements of museums that are making a difference to the lives of their audiences and communities across the UK. The Shipley Art Gallery’s ‘Recovery through...
John Bishop celebrates 25 years in comedy with Newcastle 2025 date
On 2 October 2000, John Bishop stepped onto the stage at the Frog and Bucket in Manchester to perform his first ever comedy gig in front of just a handful people. John was working by day in the pharmaceutical industry, but that night, as he picked up the mic...
BBC One’s Gladiators takeover Metrocentre for an action-packed day
Cast members of the iconic BBC One TV show Gladiators are coming to Metrocentre on Saturday, 26th October for an unmissable day of fun and excitement. Visitors to Metrocentre will have the chance to meet their favourite Gladiators, capture photos, and participate in an inflatable version of the famous duel event, where...
Audiobooks Studio launched for North East
New Writing North and publishers Hachette UK have opened a dedicated new audiobook recording studio in the North East. Sounds Good Audiobooks is based within Northumbria University’s city centre campus in the heart of Newcastle. The studio has officially announced commercial production with its first frontlist audiobook, Barrowbeck by...
North East band set to bring foot-stomping music to the Glittering North
A Newcastle-based band will be taking centre stage at The Glittering North this autumn, giving fans an extra chance to see them perform live before the end of their 28-year career. Members of the Baghdaddies, an exuberant band which showcases world music including Balkan melodies, ska and sizzling brass...
SIX Rooftop recognised with a national diners’ award
Following on from its recent awards successes including securing two AA rosettes for culinary excellence and being listed in the Michelin Guide, SIX Rooftop, at The Baltic, operated by Pneuma Hospitality Group, has now been presented with a prestigious OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award. Achieving OpenTable’s Diners’ Choice Award is...
Dalton Park welcomes magical fun with hole in the wand’s grand opening
Dalton Park is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its leisure offerings with the opening of Hole in the Wand, the first and only wizard mini golf experience in northeast of England, becoming Hole in the Wand’s fourth location in the UK. From October 21st, Dalton Park visitors...
The Biscuit Factory partners with St Oswald’s Hospice to launch fundraising initiative
The Biscuit Factory, the UK’s largest independent commercial art gallery, is excited to announce a new partnership with St Oswald’s Hospice in Gosforth to support their vital services through a special fundraising initiative. The collaboration has been launched with a raffle featuring an original painting by renowned local artist,...
Region showcases ambitions for the visitor economy to new tourism minister
This week (Monday 30 September) North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Destination North East England hosted new tourism minister Sir Chris Bryant at Newcastle College’s Chef Academy to showcase the region’s growth plans and potential for visitor economy. The dinner held at Newcastle College’s Chef’s Academy, saw students from...
2025 MOBO Awards to be held in Newcastle
Newcastle’s Utilita Arena will play host to the iconic MOBO Awards in 2025 The iconic MOBO Awards is excited to announce it is coming to the city of Newcastle for the first time ever. The ceremony is set to kick off the 2025 awards season, coming to you live...