The author of a novel shortlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize – and described as a ‘modern fairy tale’ – is to give a talk at Newcastle University.
Fiona Mozley will be in conversation with creative writing lecturer Dr Rachel Hewitt in the King’s Hall, Newcastle University, on 14th November.
Fiona’s...
Newcastle City Council has announced that, due to the government’s ongoing austerity policies, it will have to raise council tax and slash services.
In a meeting on Wednesday, councillors discussed then voted to approve a report that proposed making £30 million of savings in the coming financial year and £70...
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...
After receiving a significant £2.4m investment and undergoing an eight-month anticipation, a cherished cultural venue is preparing to reopen its doors, offering a delightful array of events and activities during the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Gosforth Civic Theatre (GCT), which first opened its doors in 2016 in a former council...
It might sound like science fiction, but Newcastle researchers – and big tech companies – believe it may soon be commonplace for devices implanted in our bodies to link our brains with computers.
Such devices – it is thought – could help with diseases like Alzheimer’s, allow us to ‘type’...
A Newcastle student has launched an innovative business to help save the world’s oceans from the perils of pollution.
Nathan Smith, 21 – a second-year Entrepreneurial Business Management (EBM) student at Northumbria University – has established a start-up that aims to reduce the problems caused by ghostnets and pollution from...
The popular Newcastle-based bakers Greggs has teamed up with Gateshead College to launch a nationwide apprenticeship programme.
The apprentices will be trained in either retail management or retail services skills.
The bakers chose Gateshead College to help roll out its apprenticeship scheme after a competitive tendering process.
The apprentices following the retail...
Indulge in Gusto Italian’s sharing menu to win an overnight spa break for two when dining between 12 – 18 February
Gusto Italian, the home of special occasions, invites diners to share a moment with them this Valentine’s and celebrate with anyone they hold dear with their exclusive menu, curated...
McDonald’s has celebrated 30 years of fundraising for Ronald McDonald House Charities UK by throwing birthday parties in their restaurants throughout the UK.
McDonald’s is the biggest supporter of the charity – contributing an estimated £100 million over the last 30 years, via its collection boxes and fundraising efforts of...
After a thorough and rigorous selection process, the North East's largest fire and rescue service proudly announced the appointment of its new Deputy Chief Fire Officer on Monday.
Stewart Nicholson has been announced as the new Deputy Chief Fire Officer at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and will...
