River Island undergoes major refurbishment at Metrocentre
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that River Island is undertaking a comprehensive refurbishment of its 25,500 sq ft store at top 5 UK super regional mall, Metrocentre. Works have commenced to create a best-in-class shop fit and refreshed shopping experience, at the largest River Island store in the North...
Fenwick launches its latest campaign Tastemakers
Last autumn Fenwick announced it would be ‘Quiet No More’. Its upcoming campaign builds on this premise and is supported by Fenwick’s ongoing positioning as ‘Britain’s Family of Style Pioneers since 1882’ On 12th September, for eight weeks, Fenwick will invite everyone to ‘Find Your Taste, Find Your World’...
Eldon Square sees huge crowds as Sephora opens first city centre store in the UK
Eldon Square, the city centre shopping destination, has seen over 500 shoppers gather to celebrate the opening of beauty retailer Sephora, the first city centre store in the UK. The beauty retailer opened its doors on Friday 13 September and was met by crowds of shoppers eager to get...
Lumo partners with Community Rail Network for 20th anniversary awards
Newcastle-based train operator Lumo continues to demonstrate its commitment to local communities, today being announced as the headline partner for the 2025 Community Rail Awards. Now in its 20th year, the Community Rail Awards celebrate dedication, innovation and outstanding achievement within community rail, a thriving grassroots movement working closely...
NRG bolsters leadership team with appointment of Craig Dalziel as Head of Tech & Digital Recruitment
NRG, one of the UK’s most iconic recruitment brands, is delighted to announce the appointment of Craig Dalziel as Head of Tech & Digital Recruitment. The appointment comes at a critical time in the tech recruitment landscape. With digital transformation accelerating across industries and the demand for specialised tech...
Matfen Hall Shortlisted for ‘Boutique Hotel of the Year’
Luxury hotel and country estate, Matfen Hall, has been recognised as one of the finest boutique hotels in the country by Boutique Hotelier. The prestigious 2024 Boutique Hotelier Awards shortlisted the estate for the coveted ‘Boutique Hotel of the Year’ category. This nomination follows the country estate being awarded...
DWF strengthens employment offering with new partner hire
DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has bolstered its employment offering with the appointment of employment and business immigration expert Roisin Patton, as a new partner in Newcastle. Roisin joins DWF from Ward Hadaway, where she held the position of employment and business immigration partner...
Matfen Hall launches new state-of-the-art golf clubhouse
Luxury Northumberland hotel and country estate Matfen Hall opens the doors to its newest golf and dining destination – The Keepers, offering world class facilities, following a multi-million pound renovation. Earlier this year, the Grade II-listed building became the first and only hotel in Northumberland to be awarded an...
North East Screen set to showcase the region to locations experts
As the profile of filming in the North East grows, North East Screen are showcasing the region’s world-class locations to industry professionals from across the UK through a series of ‘Scout Abouts’ (familiarisation trips). The trips showcase the wealth of filming opportunities available across the region. By targeting key...
Aspire celebrates another year of significant growth with 23.6% turnover increase, reaching nearly £40 Million
Cyber security revenue surges by 97% in a year of strong performance. Gateshead-based Aspire Technology Solutions has reported another year of significant growth and strategic expansion, marking a 23.6% increase in revenue, reaching almost £40 million for the year ended 29 February 2024. The business also saw a 5%...