Street food is back on the menu at Newcastle art gallery
The Biscuit Factory art, craft and design gallery in Newcastle’s Ouseburn welcomes back its Artisan Social events this autumn and winter, dishing up street food from a host of local vendors. Following the success of its summer-long event, Artisan Social returns on 18 September with a different foodie pop...
Christmas Parties 2019!
Have you booked your office Christmas party yet? Whatever your taste, Life has it all. Whether you want a knees-up on a budget or a festive ball, we’ve got it covered. As you might already know, Life is a charity built on an entrepreneurial business model that ensures all...
Newcastle Airport ranks high in customer service survey
Newcastle International has been ranked the sixth best airport in Europe for customer satisfaction during the spring period. The North East’s largest airport, which benchmarks itself against other UK airports, performed best in its class for cleanliness, courtesy of staff and security waiting times for quarter two (Q2) of...
Over one million passengers to pass through Newcastle Airport as school holidays get underway
With the school holidays almost underway, Newcastle International Airport prepares to welcome over one million passengers through its doors – with many travelling to all corners of the globe. Over one million inbound and outbound passengers are expected to pass through the North East’s largest airport between 19th July...
Loganair to launch air services to Bergen and Guernsey
Loganair has announced it is introducing flights from Newcastle to the Norwegian coastal city of Bergen and the Channel Islands destination, Guernsey – bringing the carrier’s tally of routes at Newcastle Airport up to five in six months. The Scottish airline is set to commence year-round, four-times weekly services...
Sage Gateshead gives ambitious artists a boost
Singer-songwriter Ruth Patterson – who wants to ensure all music venues provide appropriate access for disabled musicians – has been announced as one of three new ‘Artists in Residence’ at Sage Gateshead. Ruth, who is lead singer of Newcastle-based folk-rock band Holy Moly & The Crackers, has said she...
Tyne Rivers Trust tackle obstructions for smaller fish thanks to funding from local wind farm
Following on from a major fish pass at Shotley Grove weir, Tyne Rivers Trust is now tackling three smaller obstructions further upstream. These small weirs are the final obstruction preventing smaller fish such as brown trout and grayling from moving freely up the River Derwent to breed. The work...
Newcastle College wins key apprenticeship contract with Formica Group
Newcastle College has been appointed as the primary apprenticeship delivery partner for international laminate manufacturer Formica Group. The College will deliver apprenticeships and training to new and existing Formica Group staff across a wide range of job disciplines, strengthening the existing relationship that Newcastle College already has with the...
Newcastle mixologist voted best in the UK with cocktail inspired by a charity shop!
A mixologist from Newcastle has been voted the second best mixologist in the world and top in the UK in a world-wide gin-making competition. Joseph Miller, a bartender at Blackfriars Restaurant on Friars Street in Newcastle, beat 272 mixologists from 18 countries in the #Brocktail contest organised by Brockman’s...
Live Theatre’s season until March 2020 announced and on sale
Joe Douglas, Artistic Director, Live Theatre introduces the season by saying: “Our new season is bursting with Live Theatre’s own productions, shows created through our comprehensive Artist Development programme and some of the finest new plays touring the UK. At Live Theatre we aim to entertain and give audiences...