Zilch Weigh House opened its door to the public for the first time on April 12 this year. Founders, Andrew and Claire Quinn, used lockdown to develop and launch their sustainable living store, with the aim of leading by example for their young children, as well as providing their local […]
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‘Selfie Central is the perfect place for influencers, content creators or even for a fun day out with families and friends’
SELFIE Central has landed in Newcastle City Centre. Described as an “experiential pop-up selfie studio,” it is the first of its kind in the North- East. It opened on 15 April, and has already attracted a large number of customers visiting every day. Located inside The Gate, in Newcastle’s City […]
8 places to shop in the North East when lockdown ends
SHOPPERS in the North East have been waiting patiently and eagerly to return to shops and spend their hard earned cash since lockdown measures closed down non-essential retail in January. MANY people have a long list of items that they’ve been unable to purchase due to the closure of non-essential […]
Debenhams closure may lead to ‘uncertain times’ for The Bridges
HIGH street retailer Debenhams is going into liquidation – and the news could have huge ramifications for Sunderland’s shopping scene. The 242-year-old high street giant previously entered administration in April, and a recent takeover from JD Sports failed, which means more job losses are inevitable. Debenhams had already cut […]
Gift cards and late opening: how Sunderland aims to win back shoppers
SUNDERLAND high street is gearing up for a drive to reclaim shoppers who during lockdown turned to online shopping to satisfy their retail cravings. With non-essential shops preparing to reopen next week, an “amazing” scheme is leading the campaign to get people back shopping locally. Sunderland City Council and […]
Sunderland Gift Card an early Christmas gift for city businesses
The gift card scheme will be available to businesses across Sunderland. SUNDERLAND is the first city in the North East to launch its own gift card scheme, in a bid to boost its local economy. The city’s Business Improvement District (Bid) and council have teamed up with Miconex, who […]
Fenwick Christmas window virtual reveal – here’s everything we know
THE iconic Fenwick’s Christmas window in Newcastle is traditionally a huge draw for parents and grandparents with children in tow, all queueing up to enjoy its fantasy festive spirit and marvel at its puppets and construction. This year – thanks to the pandemic – it will be unveiled virtually online. […]
Mapped: An eco-friendly Tyne and Wear
The number of eco-friendly shops such as fair trade, zero waste and organic has increased drastically in Tyne and Wear over the past year. The demand for eco-friendly shops has increased so the number of shops, restaurants and bistro’s has also. Newcastle and Tyne and Wear are increasingly becoming a […]
Eight indoor places in Tyne and Wear to enjoy on a rainy day
Tyne and Wear is home to an abundance of culture, heritage and has a social buzz like no other. However, the North East can also have unreliable weather forecasts so having a backup plan when spending time with friends and family in your spare time is key. Whether you want […]
Record Sales for Black Friday Weekend in the North East
Black Friday Weekend was a commercial success in the North East, with record sales in Sunderland. The weekend, a holiday adopted from the US only a few years ago and which comes the day after Thanksgiving in America, marks the beginning of the Christmas season with huge sales on a […]