Elf Academy – recruiting this December at Washington Wetland Centre!
Christmas is coming and to help spread the festive cheer, our popular Elf Academy is once again opening its doors to young recruits. Enrol on a special workshop and learn everything you need to know to gain your Elf Diploma, including special ‘elf & safety guidelines, the spirit of...
Monstarlab marks one year anniversary in Newcastle upon Tyne with team expansion
Global digital consultancy, Monstarlab, has secured two industry heavyweights, based out of the Newcastle office to spearhead the continued expansion of the UK team. The move will further boost the company’s strategy practice, which has played a key role in new client wins across the education, legal and the...
Bees create a buzz in new science hub at Life
Life Science Centre in Newcastle is shining a spotlight on the importance of bees in a brand-new hub. ‘Buzzing About Bees’ is the first theme for the new Science Now! Hub, which delves into topical science subjects that impact everyone. The amazing science that’s taking place on our doorstep...
UNW secures top cyber award for the second year in a row
Newcastle-based independent chartered accountancy and business advisory firm UNW has been awarded Cyber Essentials Plus certification for the second year running. Cyber Essentials is a two-tier government backed scheme that helps organisations protect themselves against the burgeoning threat of cyber-attacks. Building further on UNW’s initial certification in 2021, the...
Charities across the region joined Muckle LLP to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Community Fund
Leading commercial law firm Muckle LLP is celebrating 20 years of the Muckle Community Fund, which has helped hundreds of charities, community groups and not-for-profit organisations across Tyne and Wear, Teesside, Northumberland and Cumbria. Since it was set up in 2002, the Community Fund has awarded £603,370 in grants...
Dalton Park gets set for the most wonderful time of the year!
Christmas at Dalton Park will be bigger and better than ever before with a whole host of new festive family activities and treats in store for shoppers. With so much to see and do, the launch of Christmas will now run across two events – doubling up on the...
Ryanair restores services to Barcelona from Newcastle International Airport
Ryanair have started direct flights to Barcelona, Spain, with their first flight taking off from Newcastle International Airport on Tuesday 1st November. Operating twice weekly, today marks the beginning of the low-cost airline’s new service to this popular sun and city break destination. Barcelona is a city with a...
Charity event raises over £50,000 for disadvantaged North East children
A charity supporting disadvantaged children escaping domestic abuse in the North East has received a huge boost thanks to a fundraising event held at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light last week. Over £50,000 was raised for KidsOut – a volunteer-led charity which aims to bring fun and happiness into...
Get your skates on! Ice rink returns to Life
Saturday 12 November marks the arrival of a firm festive favourite in Newcastle when Life Science Centre’s (Life’s) open-air ice rink returns to Times Square. A trip to the outdoor rink is a key part of the holiday calendar and signals the start of the festive season. Skaters of...
Festive plans for Newcastle’s Christmas revealed
It’s beginning to look more like Christmas, as Newcastle City Council announces plans for Christmas and New Year in the city, bringing some festive cheer for everyone. The council will be again working in partnership with NE1, the city’s business improvement district, to offer a whole range of events...