Tyne and Wear
National showcase for north east newcomers
The third Newcastle Gateshead Art Fair will feature an initiative aimed at helping emerging young artists from the North East.
It takes place at The Sage Gateshead from October 2-4 when 15 northern artists will have stands next to work from all over the world.
Supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and following the [...]
Father and son develop film careers
A fledgling creative media company in Northumberland is tasting commercial success with the production of a series of promotional films for businesses and music videos for local bands.
With support from Northumberland Business Service Ltd (NBSL), father and son partnership Ian and Matthew Brown have joined forces to create Flashlight Films, combining experience to develop their [...]
Puffins to be fitted with Sat Nav to monitor decline
Scientists at Newcastle University are using sophiticated tracking technology in an effort to understand a worrying decline in the numbers of puffins.
In the last five years the numbers of the sea birds, a popular resident along the north east coast, has plummeted around Britain.
In an effort to find out the reason, scientists from Newcastle University [...]
Newcastle Eagles flying high
Basketball champions Newcastle Eagles have mixed business with pleasure by sharing their phenomenal success on court.
The team, who recently soared to the top of the BBL league for the third time in five years, paid a flying visit to companies around the north east as a thank you for support this season and to show [...]
Woodland birds get a lift in Newcastle
WILLOW WARBLER AND BULLFINCH are two of the north’s declining woodland birds set for a boost as a result of a £40,000 Forestry Commission grant.
The cash has been pledged for vital habitat creation work in Walker Riverside Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, which will target the species, along with garden warbler, spotted flycatcher and willow tit, [...]
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