Clearwater Developments, led by Ranj Gill and Gursh Kahlon, has announced the acquisition of another building, 1b Lighthouse View, in Spectrum Business Park Seaham. The Seaham-based development company, which began trading in 2011, is on a mission to rejuvenate disused buildings in the local area. This recent acquisition aligns with their ongoing commitment to contributing to the region’s development....Read More

Sarah Hunt joins the team as head judge and comes with a fabulous pedigree from within the industry having spent over 25 years working within contact centres. Throughout her career, she has held leadership positions spanning several industries, including retail, banking, insurance, funeral care, and outsourced operations. Her experience is not only rooted in operational roles...Read More

The Festive season arrived early in Newcastle as the cast of the much-anticipated pantomime, Peter Pan, brought an enchanting sneak peek to the city’s heart.   The full ensemble, featuring the likes of Matt Lapinskas from EastEnders and Dancing on Ice, shared a thrilling glimpse of this year’s Peter Pan production at the illustrious Tyne Theatre and Opera House. As the curtains rose on the stage for...Read More

The North East Hotelier’s Association (NEHA), established over three decades ago, has announced their ball is to be held at the Federation Brewery this year, after the membership numbers have increased considerably in the last 12 months. NEHA serves as a vital organisation providing invaluable support, guidance, and a sense of community to hoteliers and...Read More

After a two-year break, because of the Covid pandemic, one of the hardest-hit industries, a hospitality organisation, is coming back fighting and proving that they may have been down, but they’re definitely not beat!   North East Hotelier’s Association (NEHA), which was established over thirty years ago is an organisation which offers support, guidance, and...Read More

A collaboration between STACK Newcastle and Lonewolf Spirits brings Newcastle its first ever ice bar. The container park, located on Newcastle’s Pilgrim Street, is setting up the city’s first sub-zero Ice Bar, replacing the much-loved Hadrian’s Tipi for the remainder of the winter months. Sponsored by Lonewolf Spirits, the aptly named Lonewolf Ice Bar will...Read More

Durham based mobile petting zoo, Crazy Creatures, have joined forces with local disability care and support group, Pathways to allow them to have regular access to the animals in their care for regular petting sessions. The specialist service, for people with complex care and support needs, provides a safe, stable and joyful environment, enabling their...Read More

Peace and Loaf have been named in the Top 100 Best Restaurants 2018 by global online booking website OpenTable. The Top 100 list is compiled from more than 730,000 verified OpenTable diner reviews over the past 12 months. Peace and Loaf are only one of a few restaurants who made the list that is not...Read More

Danieli Holdings, the company behind Newcastle’s increasing popular shipping container village, STACK is set for a new venture. The leisure group is set to launch a brand-new restaurant on Newcastle’s Grey Street, taking over the spot where much-loved restaurant Osaka used to be. Joining STACK, Cluck-Cluck Moo, Yolo Townhouse and Yolo Ponteland, The Muddler will...Read More

Sunderland favourite, The Place Café, is now running an additional venue, the picturesque event venue; Quayside Exchange. The Place Café Bar and Bistro, known and loved in Sunderland for its food and service as well as beautiful function rooms, has collaborated with The Quayside Exchange to create ThePlace at the Quayside Exchange. The collaboration, which...Read More