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Newcastle to host world-leading microbiology conference in 2027
29 April 2026
Northumbria University will welcome hundreds of scientists from across the globe when it hosts an international conference dedicated to understanding the microscopic world of bacteria and microbes in summer 2027. The 7th Meeting of Bergey’s International Societ...
Newcastle tourism hotspots set to compete on national stage
16 April 2026
Two Newcastle businesses have been named finalists in the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. VisitEngland has today, 15 April, announced the finalists for the tourism industry’s national Awards for Excellence. The Catalyst, the remarkable venue based ...
Newcastle Gateshead named host for top Travel Trade Convention
27 February 2026
NewcastleGateshead has been named as the location for a major Travel Trade convention in 2027. Leading travel association UKinbound announced that its 2027 Annual Convention will be held in the region next February. The announcement was made at this year’s Conv...
2026 Mercury Prize returns to Newcastle
18 February 2026
Following its biggest year yet in 2025, The Mercury Prize has announced its return to Newcastle as the host city for 2026, in partnership with Newcastle City Council. The 2026 Awards Show will be held on Thursday 22 October at the Utilita Arena, Newcastl...
North East charity ‘shines a light’ on 45 years of fighting fuel poverty
10 February 2026
Newcastle-based charity National Energy Action’s Annual Fuel Poverty Conference marks 45 years of fighting fuel poverty by lighting up the Millennium Bridge (see video link below). National Energy Action’s Annual Conference is taking place this week (9-11 Feb...
Regeneration Brainery partners with industry leaders to bring property and regeneration ‘Brainery Week’ to the North East for the first time
29 January 2026
Regeneration Brainery, the national social mobility programme, is hosting its first North East “Brainery Week” for local young people. Taking place in Newcastle and Gateshead between 16–20 March 2026, the award-winning organisation, which inspires and mento...
Mercury Prize shines global spotlight on Newcastle and the North East
14 January 2026
New figures have shown the region’s economy received a boost of more than £1.4 million by hosting the 2025 Mercury Prize. A new report commissioned and published by Newcastle City Council has highlighted the huge impact the awards ceremony and fringe...
Newcastle’s anticipated five-star hotel has arrived
20 November 2025
Hotel Gotham Newcastle has opened its doors, bringing new energy to one of the city’s most iconic buildings. The former fire station has been transformed into a 57-bedroom luxury hotel – stylish, bold and full of personality, with all the signature charm. Pha...
Festival of The Girl Selects the North East to Host Its First Event Outside the Capital in Partnership With NorthStandard
5 November 2025
Breaking new ground beyond the capital, the not-for-profit organisation founded in 2019 to challenge gender stereotypes and empower young girls, Festival of The Girl, has announced its first-ever event outside London. Scheduled for March 2026 in Newcastle upon Ty...
First LGBTQIA+ summit of its kind in the UK to arrive in Newcastle and Gateshead
9 October 2025
NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) are proud to announce its support of the Safer To Be Me Summit, the UK’s first of its kind, which is being held in Newcastle and Gateshead this month. Taking place over the course of a week 20-25 October 2025, Safer To Be Me ...