Design studio NOVAK collaborate with the Laing Art Gallery on an immersive light projection for the Lindisfarne Gospels exhibition
The Laing Art Gallery is excited to announce it is working with video design specialists NOVAK to produce an immersive digital experience for the forthcoming Lindisfarne Gospels exhibition. The creative studio is renowned for producing site-specific innovative and ambitious art and design projects on a grand and spectacular scale...
New piece of history celebrates iconic Blaydon Races
As the town’s runners gear up for this year’s Blaydon Race, a new piece of history which immortalises the song that inspired it has been created. A new plaque, depicting the Blaydon Races: an illustrated journey, has taken pride of place at Newcastle’s Cathedral Square, as the transformation of the...
Ryanair add new flights to Barcelona and Cork from Newcastle International Airport
Ryanair have put new flights on sale to Barcelona and Cork, adding to their other 19 destinations currently available from Newcastle International Airport. The routes add two new cities onto the departure board for the North East’s largest Airport, sitting alongside other exciting city breaks for 2022 including Milan...
King Kev kicks off charity event to help disadvantaged children in the North East
A fundraising event to raise awareness and much needed funds for a charity which supports disadvantaged children has been launched in the North East. Former Newcastle United and England player and manager, Kevin Keegan has launched a North East Question of Sport event, which will provide an evening of...
GB Basketball back in Newcastle this July
Marc Steutel believes the stars are aligning for British basketball as he prepares to put his demanding dual role to the test. The newly appointed Newcastle Eagles play-caller is poised to lead Great Britain into action against Turkey this summer as acting head coach of the national team. World...
Brand New Jet Arrives at Newcastle College Aviation Academy as Part of £2m Investment
Students at Newcastle College University Centre are busy helping to rebuild a new addition to their fleet of aircraft, that has landed in its Aviation Academy as part of a £2million investment project. Newcastle College’s Aviation Academy already provides its Aviation students with dedicated, specialist facilities and multiple training...
Newcastle International Airport plants over 8,300 trees to create new woodland areas
The North East’s largest Airport has planted over 8,300 trees as part of its membership of the North East Community Forest Project as well as to support the business’ stretching environmental targets. The North East Community Forest is a 30 year, multi-million pound project that will see tens of...
Support and grant money available for Gateshead businesses to make a difference
The award-winning Innovate for Good (I4G) programme is set to be rolled out in Gateshead later this month following backing from Gateshead Council. Gateshead Council and North East BIC are seeking the next generation of social entrepreneurs to transform Gateshead and tackle the challenges local communities face today. Commencing...
£1.5 million fund to support North East’s construction skills shortage
One of the region’s leading colleges has been awarded funds to help create new employment opportunities in the construction, engineering and built environment sector. Gateshead College has successfully secured £1.5million in funding to establish BuildNE, a new initiative designed to enable long-term unemployed people across Newcastle, North Tyneside and...
Wetland centre hatches first common crane chick in its 46-year history
Wearside’s WWT Washington Wetland Centre is celebrating the arrival of a tiny common crane chick – an incredible first in its 46-year history. The youngster hatched on Monday evening (9 May) under the careful watch of its protective parents, who have been part of the centre’s animal collection since...