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

Renowned chef and 2023 MasterChef, The Professionals finalist Kyle Greenwood is set to collaborate with Meat:Stack, a well-established burger joint in Newcastle, for the upcoming NE1 Restaurant Week. The collaboration will feature an exclusive menu curated between the Meat:Stack team and Kyle Greenwood, who is the sous chef at the prestigious Seaham Hall showcasing his...Read More

Silk Route Spirits, an innovative and dynamic company founded in November 2022, is delighted to mark its one-year anniversary, reflecting on a transformative journey of dedication, passion, and the successful launch of its first product, Silk Route Gin, in August 2023. In the past 12 months, Silk Route Spirits has not only established itself as a prominent player...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

Chef, Eddie Saint, former senior sous chef at Jesmond Dene House has taken over from Danny Parker as executive head chef at the famous eatery, overseeing all events at the house as well as Fern Dining Room & Bar with immediate effect. Father of two, Eddie, 33, from Tynemouth has worked in various hotels throughout...Read More

A regional taxi company has come to the rescue of St. Oswald’s Hospice as they put out an appeal for 300 festive selection boxes. Hearing of their request, Nearby Taxi Group offered to purchase the selection boxes for the hospice to treat the young visitors to the Santa’s grotto at St Oswald’s Christmas Market on Saturday,...Read More

Jarrow-based drummer, musician and percussion teacher, Tony McNally will be exhibiting at the UK Drum Show next month to showcase his brand ‘ToneAlly™. Tony and his team will be exhibiting and representing the North East on the 2nd & 3rd of April 2022 at the ACC in Liverpool. McNally is a well-respected musician in the...Read More

West Denton Primary School (WDPS) students embark on their 14-mile cycle from the school to DFDS North Shields before their four-day Dutch experience.     The journey will begin at 2pm on March 27th with the children and their teachers cycling their bikes the 14-mile route from West Denton Primary school to the DFDS terminal in...Read More