You’ve heard of craft beer – the lovingly made tipple beloved of hipsters, students and real ale enthusiasts.
The latest drinks trend to hit the north east is … craft cola. A Newcastle graduate has launched a start-up producing a tasty cola using all-natural ingredients that is just as obsessively...
A Newcastle house designer has been awarded a UK patent for its innovative approach to transforming unwanted and disused garage sites into affordable new homes.
The patent covers HUSK’s ground-breaking solution for the design and build of one and two bedroomed homes on previously undevelopable brownfield sites, using a modular...
Plans for a multi-million pound redevelopment in the heart of Newcastle’s West End, which will include new luxury apartments and a restaurant, have been submitted for approval.
The move by developers Hadrian Property Investments will see the transformation of the former Northumbria Police station site on Westgate Road as ambitious...
A new research project is to look into the grisly history of Newcastle Gaol – an institution notorious for its history of executions, escapes, harsh rules and appalling conditions. The gaol was once described as “a nest of villainy”.
The gaol was closed in 1925 and demolished shortly afterwards. The...
A film student at Newcastle University has been showing his documentaries at prestigious festivals all over the world.
Evripidis Karydis, who is studying for a PhD in Film Practice at Newcastle University, has had his films shown at festivals in Oaxaca, Mexico; Bucharest, Romania; Moscow, Russia; and Lille, France.
Screenings are...
Newcastle will soon have a new sculpture from Anthony Gormley, the sculptor responsible for the north east’s iconic Angel of the North statue.
The sculpture – entitled Clasp – is to be installed on the campus of Newcastle University. The artwork – which Gormley will loan to the university –...
The countdown to the switching-on of the Christmas lights in Newcastle city centre is now underway.
The centre will be festively illuminated on Tuesday 14th November.
Newcastle City Council has announced Metro Radio as its official partner for the evening and breakfast show hosts Steve and Karen will be joining...
Work is underway on a new assisted living development in Scotswood, with plans for an onsite restaurant and smashing views across the Tyne.
45 one and two bed apartments and nine two bed bungalows are being built by Tolent, on behalf of the Council. The homes will provide onsite care...
Later this month, Newcastle fans of Nell Bryden will have the chance to enjoy an intimate gig from the singer-songwriter.
The New-York-born, London-based musician is embarking on a UK tour to support her new EP Soundtrack to Little Wing (Part 1), as well as her recently released album Living Room...
A different kind of shopping experience is on its way to Newcastle.
You might not be particularly excited at the idea of spending your Sunday rummaging through other folks’ cast offs.
On the other hand, if you’re fond of vintage clothes but not so fond of the price tags frequently attached...
