An informal networking event for young musicians based in Newcastle to explore their career options took place at The Globe in Newcastle on Tuesday. March 10th saw Newcastle University music students set up a networking event to give young musicians a helping hand at the start of their careers. […]
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Knife Angel leaves Gateshead to go to the next location on its UK tour
THE Knife Angel is set to leave the North East today, it has spent the last month educating the North East on the effects of knife crime. THE 27 ft sculpture is currently touring the UK in order to raise awareness for knife crime. The Knife Angel has been located […]
Gateshead Council responds to Baltic Quays residents’ discontent over £260m Gateshead Quays redevelopment DONE
Gateshead City Council and developers ASK: PATRIZIA have recently set out plans for the redevelopment of Gateshead Quays which will include an arena complex worth up to £260m. According to Gateshead Council, the venue which they hope would be completed by 2023 will be located directly opposite the Gateshead Millennium […]
American style sports bar replaces Antler in Newcastle
American inspired Sports bar, Bar 52 is to replace Antler Bar in the city centre of Newcastle on the 29th February. 55 Degrees North in Newcastle has been home to many different bars and venues over the years. Recently Antler and the Fat Buddha have been bought by investment company […]
Vermont Hotel to host Murder Mystery dinner
The Vermont Hotel, Newcastle, are transporting guests back to the 1920s with a murder mystery night on March 28. The event is called Gruesome Gambling and will be hosted by Isabelle Mumford Mysteries which is produced by Charm Productions. Photo credit: The Vermont Hotel, Newcastle on facebook Guests will […]
Local pub manager frustrated at over-budget and delayed road works
AFTER it was recently revealed by The Chronicle that the Killingworth Road/Haddrick’s Mill works in South Gosforth are set to go £1.9m over-budget, the manager of a local pub has spoken of the impact the works are having on the area. Vicky Blenkinsop, manager of The Victory pub, said: “Financially, […]
COCO celebrates International Women’s Day with event and ‘Planting Future’ campaign
Newcastle based children’s charity, COCO has launched an appeal to fund sustainable agriculture training honouring International Women’s Day. COCO (Comrades of Children Overseas) charity is holding an event at Newcastle University Business School on Friday March 6, bringing in guest speakers from around the region to talk about their experiences […]
Andy Burnham speaks in Newcastle of importance of stronger North East to North West rail link
Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham has emphasised the importance of a stronger rail link between the North East and North West of England. The former Labour MP for Leigh was speaking at Newcastle’s Discovery Museum on Friday afternoon as part of a These Islands event panel which also included current […]
Seven Stories to host ‘Look After Your Planet’ event for children
Seven Stories, National Centre for Children’s Books in Newcastle, is hosting a Charlie and Lola themed event to teach children the importance of recycling. The event will take place on Tuesday February 18 and Saturday February 22 at 11am. Those who attend will read the Charlie and Lola book ‘Look […]
Tynemouth residents object to Metro housing plans
Residents in Tynemouth are opposing plans to build 69 luxury houses, flats and apartments next to the village’s historic metro station. People living nearby have put forward 12 objections to the proposals from Northumberland-based company Station Development for aesthetic reasons. Commuter Jess Hawkins said: “If it was to compromise [the […]