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Toast to Tradition and Innovation: Newcastle's Independent Whisky Festival 2023
On September the 2nd, 2023, Newcastle will once again be the venue for its second yearly Independent Whisky Festival. This event will gather individuals passionate about whisky, including enthusiasts, experts, and newcomers, offering them a day of discovery and companionship. Organised by Karl Glenn, founder of the North East Whisky...
We have explored more of the moon than our oceans. Yet they provide a habitat to over 200,000 known species and cover over two-thirds of the Earth’s surface. Abby Harper of education resource experts PlanBee says World Ocean Day is the ideal opportunity to teach youngsters about their...
Following a month’s closure due to the November lockdown, TeamSport Indoor Karting has reopened its doors in Newcastle, on Scotswood Road. With thorough COVID-19 precautionary measures in place, the site is dedicated to keeping customers safe whilst enjoying some festive fun. Thanks to a new state-of-the-art, Ozone sanitisation equipment installed...
Local Housebuilder Encouraging Gardening Initiatives Among Residents
To mark this year’s National Gardening Week, a local housebuilder is encouraging local residents to turn their outdoor spaces into natural habitats where wildlife can thrive. Barratt Developments North East, which has its Leven Woods development in Yarm and The Orchard at West Park in Darlington, has created a series...
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The future of Newcastle’s parks and allotments will be decided by an innovative mix of online and offline methods. Newcastle City Council, which has experienced a 91% cut in its parks budget since 2010, has been looking into new ways to fund and maintain its allotments and parks. One of the...
Enchanting the North East: Disney's Beauty & The Beast Comes to North Shields
North Shields, North Tyneside – Is an exciting development for the region's creative arts scene, the recently launched North Shields Cultural Quarter, a place-based investment scheme funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority, is set to become a focal point for the growth of the arts in North...
From Short Story to Published Novel: The Journey of Amelia and the Witch’s Cat
Several years ago, Jennifer Morton penned a brief narrative for the gathering of her local writers' circle. The story revolves around a 9-year-old girl named Amelia and her intriguing new neighbour, who has an uncanny resemblance to a witch. Although the story garnered favourable feedback, Jennifer didn't pursue it...
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, is today launching a fundraising appeal. The open air museum is a charity that relies on visitors for 95% of its income, including ticket sales and catering and retail purchases. The museum is due to reopen on 23rd July, however with no visitors since...
Newcastle Cathedral to Host Unforgettable Silent Disco Experience
Tranquil moments of prayer will give way to joyous celebrations as Newcastle Cathedral plays host to an extraordinary musical gathering, a SILENT DISCO like no other. Hundreds of revellers will be taking their own vow of silence when Awesome Silent Discos brings its unique ‘sound’ to town on Saturday 24...
Soul Icons in the City: LEEE JOHN & IMAGINATION's Legacy Tour Hits Newcastle
“When I think of LEEE JOHN & IMAGINATION, the words music trailblazers come to mind, whose unique sound, definitive style, and body of work have unquestionably left an incredible music legacy, paving the way ahead for so many black British bands that have followed on" Trevor Nelson, MBE With record sales...

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