Sunderland hosts Renaissance collection. The Winter Gardens museum is hosting a collection of the works of Leonardo da Vinci to mark the 500th anniversary of his death. The collection is being shown in 12 locations throughout the UK to the largest audience who have ever seen them. The only location […]
Day: 11 February 2019
Newcastle beats impressive competition to host Rugby League World Cup 2021 opener
Newcastle has beaten tough competition to host the men’s opening ceremony and first England fixture in the Rugby League World Cup in 2021. The tournament is set to be the biggest and best so far in the history of rugby league, bringing ‘over £13million to the local economy’. “It was […]
Chinese New Year takes over Newcastle’s Chinatown
Thousands of people packed the streets of Newcastle to join the Chinese New Year parade. Around 20,000 people watched as Newcastle marked the start of the Year of the Pig with a colourful parade of traditional dances and performances. The festivity saw performers hosting their Chinese culture through music and […]